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« on: November 01, 2007, 10:15:19 AM » |
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I like to find out from the pros here regarding the usage of zooms and primes. If i were to shoot in a building with not much room, would using a zoom be better or a short focal prime? For example, the distance btw u and the model is less than 5m, what shld i use to capture a full length shot? I am contemplating getting a prime for the sharpness but no idea which one to get. Of course i can use my zoom lenses but the IQ just can't cut it.  |
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« Reply #1 on: November 01, 2007, 10:30:13 AM » |
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you can always try the 24/1.4L and 35/1.4L for space constrained locations.
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« Reply #2 on: November 01, 2007, 10:34:08 AM » |
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you can always try the 24/1.4L and 35/1.4L for space constrained locations.
Not so rich! How about the 35 f/2 or the 28? |
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« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2007, 11:04:06 AM » |
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if you are complaining about the IQ from zooms (presumably L zooms) how can you be satisfied with non-L wides? I would vouch for 35/1.4L especially if you want to do available light at near to wide-open.
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« Reply #4 on: November 01, 2007, 11:21:04 AM » |
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are you using FF or APSC?
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« Reply #5 on: November 01, 2007, 11:53:44 AM » |
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if you are complaining about the IQ from zooms (presumably L zooms) how can you be satisfied with non-L wides? I would vouch for 35/1.4L especially if you want to do available light at near to wide-open.
Its way out of my budget at the moment. I wish i could but my wife will kill me. Would the 50mm be long for distances such as this? |
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« Reply #6 on: November 01, 2007, 11:54:04 AM » |
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are you using FF or APSC?
APSC.  |
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« Reply #7 on: November 01, 2007, 12:24:39 PM » |
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ha APSC. haha.I would go for a 35mm then. Whats your budget?Do you mind APSC lenses?if not, then the Sigma 30mmf1.4 is a really good deal.=) Actually I do not see why zooms cant do the job... |
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« Reply #8 on: November 01, 2007, 12:36:23 PM » |
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Its way out of my budget at the moment. I wish i could but my wife will kill me. Would the 50mm be long for distances such as this?
yes it would be way too long. an L-zoom should be more than good enough. |
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« Reply #9 on: November 01, 2007, 12:51:26 PM » |
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hahaha.I would go for a 35mm then.
Whats your budget?Do you mind APSC lenses?if not, then the Sigma 30mmf1.4 is a really good deal.=)
Actually I do not see why zooms cant do the job...
actually dun have a fixed budget but L primes out of the question definitely. i checked out the sigma 30mm the other day. going for 800 plus. anyone used it before? i dunno. comparing my 85 with my L zooms, it seems like the prime is still better than the zooms although it could be entirely psychological.  |
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« Reply #10 on: November 01, 2007, 12:51:53 PM » |
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yes it would be way too long. an L-zoom should be more than good enough.
ok. guess i will stick with the zoom and save some money. |
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« Reply #11 on: November 01, 2007, 12:54:02 PM » |
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get a 16-35/2.8L  |
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« Reply #12 on: November 01, 2007, 12:55:00 PM » |
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i dunno. comparing my 85 with my L zooms, it seems like the prime is still better than the zooms although it could be entirely psychological. of course, but you are trading for versatility. |
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« Reply #13 on: November 01, 2007, 12:55:54 PM » |
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why don't you rent one and see if the zooms are acceptable?
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« Reply #14 on: November 01, 2007, 01:07:49 PM » |
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get a 16-35/2.8L argh. stop asking me to get those way off my budget!!! hahahaha. i'm happy with my 2 f/4L at the moment. |
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