***Help me on LENSES!!!!

[whkoh]

Hi buddies, thanks for ur reply..
I still hv some physics questions on camera need to be solved.. Hope u can help me...

For prime lens such as Canon 90 mm which has 1 fixed focal length(for example only), does this mean tht only things which are 90 mm from us will be clearly focused? Other wise, it will be blurred?
If this is true, how r we going to know whether the subject to be capture is 90 mm from the lens? Does this gotto do with the Auto Focus? Wah, how intelligent is the camera!!!
What if the subject is not at 90 mm ? Say >90mm or <90mm?

Focal length does not determine how sharp your picture will be. Rather, focal length determines the field of view. With a wide lens (say 24mm), you can see a wide field; with a tele lens (say 200mm) you see a narrower field. See how focal length affects composition here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angle_of_view

Prime lens are for quite specific applications (usually macro, super tele, etc) and they aren't usually required (of course depending on what you shoot). Zoom technology has vastly improved from the past and generally pose no problems even with comparatively slower apertures.

 

[user111]

for the original question poster:

your best bet for nikkor lens choice is

(i) 18-70dx
(ii) 80-200/2.8 "two-touch"

 

[Carllim]

My recommendation:

1.Macros , Close-ups like flowers: 70-200VR with Canon 500D/ext tube
2.Candids, normal shootings: 70-200VR
3.Night photos, like night streets, night buildings with lights: 70-200VR with tripod
4.Scenary in good light condition (under the sun): 70-200VR with hood and CP
5.Concerts, those low light condition: 70-200VR with monopod
6.Models, potraits: 70-200VR with SB800
7.Dinner, party, bbq: 70-200VR with SB800
8.Animals far far away: 70-200VR with TC-14/17/20E and tripod
9.Sports events such as F1 racing, soccer competition: 70-200VR with TC-14/17/20E and monopod
10.Abstract arts: 70-200VR

 

[billpepsi]

My recommendation:

1.Macros , Close-ups like flowers: 70-200VR with Canon 500D/ext tube
2.Candids, normal shootings: 70-200VR
3.Night photos, like night streets, night buildings with lights: 70-200VR with tripod
4.Scenary in good light condition (under the sun): 70-200VR with hood and CP
5.Concerts, those low light condition: 70-200VR with monopod
6.Models, potraits: 70-200VR with SB800
7.Dinner, party, bbq: 70-200VR with SB800
8.Animals far far away: 70-200VR with TC-14/17/20E and tripod
9.Sports events such as F1 racing, soccer competition: 70-200VR with TC-14/17/20E and monopod
10.Abstract arts: 70-200VR

wow, 70-200 VR for all of the above??? no kidding???

 

[surge]

boy...70-200vr for dinner and party....that must a dam big party in a super big hall :bsmilie:

 

[Carllim]

wow, 70-200 VR for all of the above??? no kidding???

My point is: make full use of what you have.

 

[Carllim]

boy...70-200vr for dinner and party....that must a dam big party in a super big hall :bsmilie:

Believe it or not, I actually saw a photog with a 80-200 at a friend's wedding held at OCC event hall.

 

[LeeDan]

Believe it or not, I actually saw a photog with a 80-200 at a friend's wedding held at OCC event hall.

well, why not... but will be really interesting if he just have that as his only lens... can't imagine how far he'll be standing to get his group shots :bsmilie:

 

[Carllim]

well, why not... but will be really interesting if he just have that as his only lens... can't imagine how far he'll be standing to get his group shots :bsmilie:

Well, he did changed lens to do that.

 

[F5user]

These lenses have served me well for the past 5 - 8 years...

50 1.4

17-35 2.8

80-200 2.8

300 F4

if u have more mula, 300 2.8.

=)


VR would help, but i seriously doubt that you'd be without a monopod at any F1 events.

:sweatsm:

 

[espn]

These lenses have served me well for the past 5 - 8 years...

50 1.4

17-35 2.8

80-200 2.8

300 F4

if u have more mula, 300 2.8.

=)


VR would help, but i seriously doubt that you'd be without a monopod at any F1 events.

:sweatsm:

Hmmm everybody's needs and usage pretty different, no point showing what you have the thread starter must know what he needs.

 

[F5user]

Hmmm everybody's needs and usage pretty different, no point showing what you have the thread starter must know what he needs.

He did ask us to reccomend lenses didn't he....

and well... from the events he mentioned, these would indeed, be the lenses i highly reccomend.


:lovegrin:

 

[espn]

He did ask us to reccomend lenses didn't he....

and well... from the events he mentioned, these would indeed, be the lenses i highly reccomend.


:lovegrin:

Events also got a lot of type... for him he needs to understand his equipment first, throwing him the 17-35 and 300/4 is overkill for now... let him grow slowly. Understand his limitations on the equipment before moving. Heehee

 

[KNIGHT ONG]

Can somebody quote me the suitable lens for D70s [can be of different brands eg Nikon, Canon, Tamron, Sigma ... etc.] on these purposes ?

1.Macros , Close-ups like flowers:
2.Candids, normal shootings:
3.Night photos, like night streets, night buildings with lights:
4.Scenary in good light condition (under the sun):
5.Concerts, those low light condition:
6.Models, potraits:
7.Dinner, party, bbq:
8.Animals far far away:
9.Sports events such as F1 racing, soccer competition:
10.Abstract arts:

There might be a possibility tht the same lens is used for 2 or more purposes mentioned above...
I know it would be tedious to bring so many different lenses out for a casual photography rite?


Thanks 4 ur help~

Your budgets ??? :dunno:

 

[billpepsi]

These lenses have served me well for the past 5 - 8 years...

50 1.4

17-35 2.8

80-200 2.8

300 F4

if u have more mula, 300 2.8.

=)


VR would help, but i seriously doubt that you'd be without a monopod at any F1 events.

:sweatsm:

F5user,

In one of your posting, you mentioned you are overseas most of the time, are you a photojournalist? care to share with us some of your other photo shooting experiences (apart from the broken nose with a F5)

BTW, any suggestion on how to remove oil stains on the front or rear element?

 

[F5user]

Events also got a lot of type... for him he needs to understand his equipment first, throwing him the 17-35 and 300/4 is overkill for now... let him grow slowly. Understand his limitations on the equipment before moving. Heehee

Touche espn, touche..

i'm with you on this point.


:thumbsup:

 

[simon80]

sorry to hijack ..

Was thinking of getting a zoom lens .. Whats the next few lens down after the 70-200VR? And the prices as well .. brand new

rgds

 

[F5user]

F5user,

In one of your posting, you mentioned you are overseas most of the time, are you a photojournalist? care to share with us some of your other photo shooting experiences (apart from the broken nose with a F5)

BTW, any suggestion on how to remove oil stains on the front or rear element?

Well...currently i wouldn't consider myself a photojournalist as i'm now too old to run around and spend most of my time within the press vans, or back in the hq co-ording the coverage of events.

but yeah.. i was a photogjn for most part of my life, and still am in the scene, shooting whenever i can as long as my boss allows me to abandon my post.

I'm currently stationed away from home with my wife and 2/3 sons, working for a company whose name i cannot disclose due to security issues. (kena caught, mati) but you'll definitely know the name as it's where our gah men's local press agency gets its news from.

shooting experiences... hmmm... donno leh... honestly... i've been covering outfield since the 70s... and well, i think it's easier for me if u ask what u wanna know, and i'll do my best to answer.

 

[F5user]

sorry to hijack ..

Was thinking of getting a zoom lens .. Whats the next few lens down after the 70-200VR? And the prices as well .. brand new

rgds

80-400 VR?

around 1200 usd here. singapore .. donno ..

 

[billpepsi]

shooting experiences... hmmm... donno leh... honestly... i've been covering outfield since the 70s... and well, i think it's easier for me if u ask what u wanna know, and i'll do my best to answer.

As a photogjn, I guess you may have practical solutions on how to handle your cam in bad weather, dusty road, etc. My questions:

1. Have you tried photo shooting on a rainy day and what are the things to take note if there are waters on the cam? And do you cover your cam with plastic bag when shooting in bad weather?

2. How do you usually clean your lens element if there are oil stain on it?

3. When changing lens outdoor (eg: near dusty roadside), what are some of the things to take note? I know lenses should be changed indoor, but sometimes it is inevitable to capture that moment.

4. If there are small fungus growth inside the lens, what do you usually do? dry the lens under a low heat hair dryer to eliminate moisture?

tx in advance.