I've just started to use my Canon DSLR for “trophy” shots, what lenses are you guys using to get decent results? TIA
I'm not a Canon user so can't advise on specific lens models, but if it's a full frame body then you can't go wrong with a 50mm. If it's crop then 35mm or there abouts. Or a zoom that covers those sort of focal lengths
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Agreed with Chris, i've also used a 24mm f2.8 on my cropped sensor 70D, which for the money is a great lens, very compact too.
The best advice when it comes to lenses is to buy the best you can, with a low "f-stop". Always worth looking for second hand on somewhere like MPB too.
Will.
Agreed with Chris, i've also used a 24mm f2.8 on my cropped sensor 70D, which for the money is a great lens, very compact too.
The best advice when it comes to lenses is to buy the best you can, with a low "f-stop". Always worth looking for second hand on somewhere like MPB too.
Will.
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Not know the full Canon lineup but i'm happy with my Nikon D7200 with 35mm 1.8 prime lens.
Sharp, fast lens for low light conditions. Combined with a intervalo meter and external flash.
Can suggest to buy secondhand gear. Some is used not that often for a good price. Bought my all camera's and most of the lenses secondhand.
Not know the full Canon lineup but i'm happy with my Nikon D7200 with 35mm 1.8 prime lens.
Sharp, fast lens for low light conditions. Combined with a intervalo meter and external flash.
Can suggest to buy secondhand gear. Some is used not that often for a good price. Bought my all camera's and most of the lenses secondhand.
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Decent results?? TBF you can get above-average results with a smartphone nowadays. I'm a pro wedding and wildlife photographer and use a Sony A1, but I use a Samsung a33 for fishing shots. I can guarantee if using your images just to upload to the net 99% of folk won't know what it was shot with.
If you're adamant that you wish to use your DSLR you won't go wrong with either a 50mm f1.8 or 35mm f2.8. Both will give sharp results in low light.
Decent results?? TBF you can get above-average results with a smartphone nowadays. I'm a pro wedding and wildlife photographer and use a Sony A1, but I use a Samsung a33 for fishing shots. I can guarantee if using your images just to upload to the net 99% of folk won't know what it was shot with.
If you're adamant that you wish to use your DSLR you won't go wrong with either a 50mm f1.8 or 35mm f2.8. Both will give sharp results in low light.
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Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8
Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8
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Does anyone use a 35mm lens?
Does anyone use a 35mm lens?
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On a crop sensor body, that would be equivalent to 50mm, so perfectly suitable.
On a full frame sensor it could be a touch wide perhaps, but usable.
On a crop sensor body, that would be equivalent to 50mm, so perfectly suitable.
On a full frame sensor it could be a touch wide perhaps, but usable.
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Focus is with the feet. irrelevant of crop or full frame. 35mm is a great lens that needs some thought prior to use, and as with most, you can make it work. And if you want some poetic license you can always crop in post.
Focus is with the feet. irrelevant of crop or full frame. 35mm is a great lens that needs some thought prior to use, and as with most, you can make it work. And if you want some poetic license you can always crop in post.
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Yes but
Get really close with a wide angle lens and you get big fish, big fingers shots, especially with extended arms... Some people like that, some dont
Yes but
Get really close with a wide angle lens and you get big fish, big fingers shots, especially with extended arms... Some people like that, some dont
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Your right..
Also why would someone wish to carry extra bulk ,when a decent smart phone can record great memories. ..
I use a Samsung A21...I'm happy with the results, and similar to yourself,although I'm a ,ex pro wedding and social events photographer .
When I think all those years ago I'd be carrying a camera bag,lenses,air release kit and tripod ,taking pics blind ,like I did in 35 mm working to a 3 to 1 ratio on success images,for trophy shots.
I'm not a fan of modern tech per se,especially as it can be used against people now and in future
But for me it's a tiny phone,and dinsmore mono pod ..much easier as you say.
Your right..
Also why would someone wish to carry extra bulk ,when a decent smart phone can record great memories. ..
I use a Samsung A21...I'm happy with the results, and similar to yourself,although I'm a ,ex pro wedding and social events photographer .
When I think all those years ago I'd be carrying a camera bag,lenses,air release kit and tripod ,taking pics blind ,like I did in 35 mm working to a 3 to 1 ratio on success images,for trophy shots.
I'm not a fan of modern tech per se,especially as it can be used against people now and in future
But for me it's a tiny phone,and dinsmore mono pod ..much easier as you say.
Oh,I'd better add,...however if someone want to enjoy another dimension to their images using a camera...go for it...
But I'm looking at scaling down as much as I can ,as well..
But I'm looking at scaling down as much as I can ,as well..
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I generally travel light as well, but one thing I won't compromise on is my camera and 35mm lens, as to me phone images just don't cut it! It's a personal thing of course but I massively disagree with "the pro photographer" who commented earlier. The images on a decent camera set up vs smart phone, even the latest offerings are night and day imo.
I generally travel light as well, but one thing I won't compromise on is my camera and 35mm lens, as to me phone images just don't cut it! It's a personal thing of course but I massively disagree with "the pro photographer" who commented earlier. The images on a decent camera set up vs smart phone, even the latest offerings are night and day imo.
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It's all about what you're doing with the images to be fair. If I were blowing them up poster size then yes, to be hung in a museum I'd be using my A1 with a Zeiss 50mm for example. But I throw them on faceache normally, and 13MP for a fish is more than good enough. Output is key, and I would challenge you to tell the difference between a pro camera and a smartphone with images posted on Facebook at 2048 long edge. My Samsung is very good. You may have had a point a few years ago, but not nowadays.
It's all about what you're doing with the images to be fair. If I were blowing them up poster size then yes, to be hung in a museum I'd be using my A1 with a Zeiss 50mm for example. But I throw them on faceache normally, and 13MP for a fish is more than good enough. Output is key, and I would challenge you to tell the difference between a pro camera and a smartphone with images posted on Facebook at 2048 long edge. My Samsung is very good. You may have had a point a few years ago, but not nowadays.
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I used to to use 35 on a crop sensor. Decent results.
I used to to use 35 on a crop sensor. Decent results.
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Canon 28mm f1.8 is what I use for fishing. Image quality is superb and the lens is excellent in low light. On an APS-C format DSLR it provides an equivalent focal length of 45mm, making it a useful 'standard' lens. Frankly, for taking pictures of fish and general bankside photography it's perfect. Quite light and compact as well.
As to smart phones. To say they're night and day not on a par with cameras is frankly crap. I do use my iPhone 14 Pro when fishing (mainly the video), which is as good if not better than most cameras, but it's still not quite able to compete with a good prime lens on a modern semi-pro DLSR., like my 90D. Also, factor in the muppet taking the picture - give most people a DLSR and they'll **** up your pictures - hand them your phone and you're in with a chance.
Canon 28mm f1.8 is what I use for fishing. Image quality is superb and the lens is excellent in low light. On an APS-C format DSLR it provides an equivalent focal length of 45mm, making it a useful 'standard' lens. Frankly, for taking pictures of fish and general bankside photography it's perfect. Quite light and compact as well.
As to smart phones. To say they're night and day not on a par with cameras is frankly crap. I do use my iPhone 14 Pro when fishing (mainly the video), which is as good if not better than most cameras, but it's still not quite able to compete with a good prime lens on a modern semi-pro DLSR., like my 90D. Also, factor in the muppet taking the picture - give most people a DLSR and they'll **** up your pictures - hand them your phone and you're in with a chance.
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