[Kit] Architecture and cityscapes
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ClemC
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Kit - I have a totally different view of buildings after looking through your pictures.. Can understand better about photographing architecture.. but NOTHING beat learning through practice 
Will try to do a walkabout within the next 1-2 weeks, any place you wound recommend?
Another question is the tilt/shift lens, if Nikon - which of the two tilt/shift lens you used? (beat software correction anytime.. )
Will try to do a walkabout within the next 1-2 weeks, any place you wound recommend?Another question is the tilt/shift lens, if Nikon - which of the two tilt/shift lens you used? (beat software correction anytime..
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Kit
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If you are intending to photograph scenes, then I woouldn't suggest a walkabout. Park yourself on a spot you are happy with, set up and wait for the light. If its for architectural stuff, its the usual stuff you see from my photos I would recommend, The Esplanade, Gateway(look out for the guards), Pinnacle at Duxton and in general buildings within the CBD which are tall enough to catch strong sublight.
There are a few tilt/shift and shift-only lenses from Nikon. I'm using the PC-E 24mm. I used to have the TS-E 24mm MKI from Canon and got rid of it soon after I got the PC-E 24mm. Also using the TS-E 17mm as well. Ocassionally, I borrow a PC-E 45mm for assignments. These are the 4 I've used.
There are a few tilt/shift and shift-only lenses from Nikon. I'm using the PC-E 24mm. I used to have the TS-E 24mm MKI from Canon and got rid of it soon after I got the PC-E 24mm. Also using the TS-E 17mm as well. Ocassionally, I borrow a PC-E 45mm for assignments. These are the 4 I've used.
ClemC
Senior Member
ThanksKit - walkabout for "architectural stuff". Will look at your suggestions.
I only know about PC-E 45mm & PC-E 85mm.. I dont know why anyone would use 85mm for architectural stuff
(I was thinking it is a bit tooo tele).. PC-E 24mm is a good wide angle. For buildings, can always walk nearer.. How I wish I have a PC-E lens when I was in Pisa earlier.. Thanks again for info
Kit
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Well if you live in or near HDB flats, there are opportunities there too.
I often use a standard or medium telephoto lens to capture parts of a building or details, so an 85mm do come in handy for architectural work as well.
I photograph buildings under a wide range of circumstances hence I need a 17mm, 24mm and a 45mm. The wider lenses are used when I have limited work space around the buildings. There are instances where the best spot to photograph a building with perspective corrected is across the road, that's where the 45mm comes in handy.
Don't worry about not being able to get a tilt/shift lens if you are not photographing buildings for a living. Most of my leisure work were not done with tilt/shift lenses. Just have to find ways to work around the limitations.
I often use a standard or medium telephoto lens to capture parts of a building or details, so an 85mm do come in handy for architectural work as well.
I photograph buildings under a wide range of circumstances hence I need a 17mm, 24mm and a 45mm. The wider lenses are used when I have limited work space around the buildings. There are instances where the best spot to photograph a building with perspective corrected is across the road, that's where the 45mm comes in handy.
Don't worry about not being able to get a tilt/shift lens if you are not photographing buildings for a living. Most of my leisure work were not done with tilt/shift lenses. Just have to find ways to work around the limitations.
Kit
Senior Member
Yah, managed to leave a Saturday morning free but its back to work again for the next few Saturdays.....
