Hi,I'm interested in taking portriats indoor & outdoor.But I'm not sure what lenses & filters to use.Can anyone enlighten me on this?I'm using Nikon D70 with lens kit.
Thanks,
Nick
Thanks,
Nick
Astin said:... use your feet to move around and frame and compose your photos.
stiener said:Thanks a million guys.Does a fixed focal lens produces sharper images than my present lens?
Thanks,
Nick
jimtong said:body zooming
Yes.. it is a very good practice to learn your composition skill... get a 50mm. really value for money sharp and good for low light.
Astin said:Haha, you can also join my model shoots if interested. We share tips while we shoot
blurblock said:In some sense it does, at if you are taking studio picture, chances are at f/11 - f/16 not much difference you can see. If you are taking outdoor portrait, it would depends on whether you want the background to be in or not. If not, then you would have to have either a longer lens (which is recommended, since there will be enough space outdoor for moving around and longer lens can control the bokeh better moreover there would be less distortion of the model's face.) or a lens that can open pretty wide, like a f/2.8 lens (but like I say, you risk distorting the model's face, especially on closeup shots).
But you will have to control D70 white balancing .....
A f/1.8 50mm fixed focal lens is definately a wise investment, not matter which body you are having.
stiener said:I was given an old manual vivitar lens,telezoom 90mm-230mm f/4.5-5.6.Produces blur images when at 230mm,wondering if its the lens inside have a problem.Don't know whether to bring it along when I go shooting or just keep in box.Can anyone advise on this?
Not that it is no use, but of limited use... you can still try it, but you'll find yourself shooting from quite a ways back from the subject, making communication a little difficult. The generally slower aperture value of zoom lenses vs prime lenses also limits your low-light or limited-light shoots. The lens is better for landscapes or walkabouts, it's a pretty decent general travel zoom.stiener said:Does that mean that there are no other uses for that lens?
Try the shops in peninsula and adelphi: TCW, Ruby, CP etc.Looking for 2nd hand lenses.On a tight budget,got any shops to recommend?
Thanks,
Nick