Prime shooter come in!

[Paperkurt]

I use a 28mm f2.8, 50mm f1.8 and a 70 to 300mm Sigma.
Dont leave home without my primes

 

[markccm]

i was just wondering if there is is a noticible difference in picture when one shoots with a prime lens vs lets say a trinity like the 17-35 F2.8 ?

 

[litefoot]

i was just wondering if there is is a noticible difference in picture when one shoots with a prime lens vs lets say a trinity like the 17-35 F2.8 ?

Yes. One obvious thing is the distortion correction. Sharpness wise I must say Nikon did a good job.

 

[aaronng]

I am a prime shooter as well as fake trinity shooter (I only have 2 of them).
28mm f/2.0, 105mm f/2.5, 400mm f/5.6 are the standout lenses that I stay with primes for... No AF equivalent or just too damn expensive in AF.

 

[markccm]

Yes. One obvious thing is the distortion correction. Sharpness wise I must say Nikon did a good job.

thanks.

heard of this diff between prime & zooms in the past.

so even with technological advancement, zooms r still unable to match up with primes?

i have heard of ppl claiming that the 17-35 F2.8 is as good as a prime.

 

[litefoot]

thanks.

heard of this diff between prime & zooms in the past.

so even with technological advancement, zooms r still unable to match up with primes?

i have heard of ppl claiming that the 17-35 F2.8 is as good as a prime.

No, still is. I have this zoom.

 

[markccm]

No, still is. I have this zoom.

meaning primes still beat the 17-35 ?

 

[litefoot]

meaning primes still beat the 17-35 ?

In distortion control. Zoom rivals the sharpness and contrast of prime.

 

[markccm]

ic.

was just wondering, if 2 pictures of the same subject were to be placed side by side.
how many would be able to differentiate between prime & zoom.

 

[TMC]

only a 50mm for me. wondering if I should add a 35mm.

 

[glennyong]

any AF 300 f/2.8 users here ?? hahhaha.....

 

[bumortic]

any AF 300 f/2.8 users here ?? hahhaha.....

iv got the AIS version.. hehehe

 

[Paperkurt]

Juz wondering does anyone shoot with prime lens for sports here?
Is it really recommended to use primes for sports or zoom like e 80 to 200mm??
Any takers?
Thanx

 

[Pro Image]

Juz wondering does anyone shoot with prime lens for sports here?
Is it really recommended to use primes for sports or zoom like e 80 to 200mm??
Any takers?
Thanx

Depends on what sport you are talking about.

For example, Basketball uses a wide angle lens as we are nearer to them. Tele can be use but since their lighting reaction is so fast, it's more difficult to capture them.

Cricket, Powerboats, Soccer uses anything from a 300mm, 400 and 500mm

Badminton can use a 80-200 or a shorter zoom range as we are closer to the players.

So depending on the sport event you are covering as there is no fix rules or lenses but you need to understand the aspect of the sport before bringing any lenses. You can't be bringing a 300mm to shoot Netball players unless you are peeping tom. :bsmilie:

 

[glennyong]

So depending on the sport event you are covering as there is no fix rules or lenses but you need to understand the aspect of the sport before bringing any lenses. You can't be bringing a 300mm to shoot Netball players unless you are peeping tom. :bsmilie:

i have seen a 400 2.8 on a netball tournament before leh....

yeah. and agree. depends on what sports ur are shooting for....

soccer and field games are usually 300 and above.

indoor is usually wides to 200mm...

thats wad i observed...

 

[markccm]

was just wondering, if 2 pictures of the same subject were to be placed side by side.
how many would be able to differentiate between prime & zoom.

nobody has a question to my query? :dunno:

 

[Pro Image]

nobody has a question to my query? :dunno:

You can't compare a zoom lens which squeeze a few "lenses" in one lens compared to a prime.

The built and the architectural of a prime lens is much more straight forward. The convex and concave elements are more stable when the light travels through the barrel. There are not much moving elements except for the focusing ring.

With a zoom lens, the complexity of each elements was built to compensate and compliment each other. By doing so, the ray of light that passes though at different angle in the barrel of the lens has a slight light loss. From a naked eye, we can't really tell any differance until you put a prime lens together.

 

[Pro Image]

i have seen a 400 2.8 on a netball tournament before leh....

yeah. and agree. depends on what sports ur are shooting for....

soccer and field games are usually 300 and above.

indoor is usually wides to 200mm...

thats wad i observed...

That guy must be a super pervert.......haha!:bsmilie:

Anyway, everyone should try it if they have the opportunity to shoot netball with a 400mm f2.8

Then you will know why a shorter telephoto like a 70-200 is better than a 400mm f2.8 (remember 400mm f2.8 cannot be handheld and you have to stay a fix position with a mono)

 

[Paperkurt]

Hmmm...tts true.
Generally are primes advisable for outdoor sports?
Thinking of getting the AF 300mm f4 d if also wanna
get the AF 80 to 200mm f2.8.

Depends on what sport you are talking about.

For example, Basketball uses a wide angle lens as we are nearer to them. Tele can be use but since their lighting reaction is so fast, it's more difficult to capture them.

Cricket, Powerboats, Soccer uses anything from a 300mm, 400 and 500mm

Badminton can use a 80-200 or a shorter zoom range as we are closer to the players.

So depending on the sport event you are covering as there is no fix rules or lenses but you need to understand the aspect of the sport before bringing any lenses. You can't be bringing a 300mm to shoot Netball players unless you are peeping tom. :bsmilie:

 

[Pro Image]

Hmmm...tts true.
Generally are primes advisable for outdoor sports?
Thinking of getting the AF 300mm f4 d if also wanna
get the AF 80 to 200mm f2.8.

Sports photographer usually have a fix position on what they will shooting on that day. Let's just say, I am covering a soccer, I wouldn't be using a 80-200 (although I will still carry one with me) as the distance between the players and me would be at least a minimum 300mm - 400mm range. One reason is some action shots happend in the middle of the pitch. Some at the manager's seats.

Actually it's endless. So it depends on what you are covering. If it's a match between Man United and Liverpool (on Man U home ground) you will probably have to do a little research on both teams and match preview. Go look for our sports photographer JED (his CS nick). He covers sports such as cricket, soccer and rugby.