What is your favourite aperture to take photographs at?

[mcn]

let me tell you this...

if u use a wide argle and big f-stop,

#1; yes, u get closer to subhect

#2; not too sure about this one

#3; but damn disagree with this... at least for me... sure shake like hell (being so close) :sweat:

should use wide angle and big f-stop for bikini bebes, so can
#1 get closer to subject
#2, better DOF
#3, less visible hand shake.

 

[lsisaxon]

let me tell you this...

if u use a wide argle and big f-stop,

#1; yes, u get closer to subhect

#2; not too sure about this one

#3; but damn disagree with this... at least for me... sure shake like hell (being so close) :sweat:

OT a bit.. I am still very amazed and amused that your signature 'tell' appears in all your postings, or at least all that I've noticed. ;p Sorry.. I can't help but notice it... No offence intended.. ;p

 

[angiee]

Like asking what your fav speeding limit is..dumb

 

[night86mare]

Like asking what your fav speeding limit is..dumb

You know, I've given up reporting your post, I'll just send PMs to different members of the Mod team with all the inflammatory posts you have made.

Is not hard to do so anyways, just do a search for all your recent posts.

Grow up! :bigeyes:

 

[Youhong]

f1.8

 

[jmmtn4aj]

Right now around 8-11, since I doubt kit lenses are all that sharp at wide open..

 

[zac08]

Right now around 8-11, since I doubt kit lenses are all that sharp at wide open..

Most aren't... So time for you to upgrade... :bsmilie:

 

[jmmtn4aj]

Most aren't... So time for you to upgrade... :bsmilie:

My PayPal details are certainly available to anyone who wishes to make a donation

 

[zac08]

My PayPal details are certainly available to anyone who wishes to make a donation

I dun mind taking donations too.... haha :bsmilie: :bsmilie:

 

[user111]

f8 and be there

 

[skopio]

f2.8 will be always be the most popular due to the fact that f2.8 zooms are so valued here. oh, and also the amount of wedding/event photographers who use those lenses.

 

[zac08]

f2.8 will be always be the most popular due to the fact that f2.8 zooms are so valued here. oh, and also the amount of wedding/event photographers who use those lenses.

Dude... Not everyone shoots at f2.8 with f2.8 lens... :bsmilie:

 

[spazzer]

for macro is either f8 or f16 and for sunny day like at beach i would use f11 indoors 2.8

 

[Halfmoon]

Shoot bikini gals F1.4 to avoid hand shake.

Shoot old women F16 because no hand shake.

Shoot Bikini gals... must use MARCO Lens for close up shots... maybe very close distance of 0.3m!!

Shoot old ladies, must put VR on them to reduce their legs shaking.... ;p

 

[alternatve]

Tough question, I don't have a single f/stop that I favor the most, but my favourite range is

f/1.4-2 For low/available light shots (I use this a lot).

f/8-11 For sunny outdoors as this is the sweet spot of most lenses.

I don't usually use the smallest aperture unless shooting landscape or buildings. f/11 is enough to shoot big groups.

 

[skopio]

Dude... Not everyone shoots at f2.8 with f2.8 lens... :bsmilie:

so would u rather use f2.8 with lower iso or use f4.0 with high iso? won't u use the biggest f-stop value in low light conditions?

 

[zac08]

so would u rather use f2.8 with lower iso or use f4.0 with high iso? won't u use the biggest f-stop value in low light conditions?

I dun always take photos in low light conditions ONLY. Even then, I'd prefer to shoot at 1 stop down and bump the ISO up... gives better sharpness anytime...

 

[miniUltraman]

I dun always take photos in low light conditions ONLY. Even then, I'd prefer to shoot at 1 stop down and bump the ISO up... gives better sharpness anytime...

Agree... f2.8 actually not always useful due to shallow DOF... esp close-up portrait, very easy to get 1 eye sharp the other blur.. safer bet will be f4 :sweatsm:

 

[magnum25]

It depends.
When I'm shooting portraits, I use f/2.8 and when I'm shooting landscapes, I go for f/8-f/11.
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[ipin]

My favourite aperture depends on the lens & purpose that I want to achieve.

It all depends on what you, as the photographer is trying to achieve, then set the aperture to achieve it. e.g. on a 17-35mm f/2.8 you would be able to throw the BG into a nice soft blur, whereas on a 70-200mm, at f/4, you'll be able to achieve the same degree of blur.