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That kind of borderline lighting, that's the time when a 1.4 lens is paying for itself. Especially on longer lens, that's the time when even 1/10 extra of shutter speed will make a break the shot in regards to how you can handhold the shot. With 85mm, I think I wouldn't shoot at anything slower than 1/40. It would be too difficult to get good success rate. I'm more comfortable in around 1/60 range (when I have to), but if you can get it to around 1/100 or 1/80, the difference is a big in terms of handholdability (is that even a word?)
But with your f/2, don't be afraid to push your ISO to 1600 especially if you camera is a newer one. With ISO1600, the grain isn't that bad, what you will notice is the details are decreased. (eg. if you nail the focus on the face, the eyelash may not be so detailed).
But overall, it will still give a perfectly nice image. Can't say the same with 3200 though. I think I'd go for 1600 max. No more than that. From that point the quality is going downhill
Well, it looks like I'm going to be forced to send my camera to Nikon. I've asked a ton of photographers, friends, photography teachers, etc...There are like no repair shops or camera shops around here except for Ritz...And they've screwed up so many rolls of film (friends and family) over the years, I am hesitant to trust them with my camera.
So it's off to Nikon to get looked over for the cost of the camera.
Picked up a Sigma 16mm fisheye. It's really tempting me to trade my 12-24mm for the 10.5mm 2.8. I'll see if I can get by with this in the meantime though. Primes FTW!
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Oh those aren't mine haha. I bought it from the guy who owned those lenses. Before my shift I went by the photo show, and the fisheye really caught my eye. I always showed some interest in Nikon's 10.5mm, but I wasn't that comfortable for a specialty lens at that asking price(I probably won't use it much outside of skateboarding). I came back to buy it on my lunch break. This one was only a $140 16mm, so it's really not all that wide on my D70, but it still has nice distortion
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The problem is that due to the way a Fisheye distorts, a full-frame fisheye won't have a real fisheye effect on a DX sensor. Get yourself an old Film Body and have some fun.
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I've been following this thread (and hundreds of others on various Nikon boards) and need some advice.
My wife wants to get deeper into photography, to go beyond her decent point and shoot. She's got a good eye for composition and is super motivated to learn.
I am thinking of getting her a D300 for Valentines Day but I am in a quandry about getting the right lens. She shoots mainly people and landscapes, no sports. She tells me she would like a VR lens, so the 18-200 seems a logical choice. Even so, I am concerned that's overkill for her needs. I am leaning toward the 17-55 2.8 Nikkor. My question is this. Given the shorter focal length and speed of the 17-55, how likely is it that camera shake will be a problem?
I've been following this thread (and hundreds of others on various Nikon boards) and need some advice.
My wife wants to get deeper into photography, to go beyond her decent point and shoot. She's got a good eye for composition and is super motivated to learn.
I am thinking of getting her a D300 for Valentines Day but I am in a quandry about getting the right lens. She shoots mainly people and landscapes, no sports. She tells me she would like a VR lens, so the 18-200 seems a logical choice. Even so, I am concerned that's overkill for her needs. I am leaning toward the 17-55 2.8 Nikkor. My question is this. Given the shorter focal length and speed of the 17-55, how likely is it that camera shake will be a problem?
Any other suggestions?
Whoa...I don't know if it would be a good idea to jump right into something like the D300 right away.
I have to say, an all-manual camera is a lot of fun. That's how I learned, that's how my mother learned, that's how my friends who are really into photography learned. Nikon FM10 and start lens = fun.
If you don't want to go that route (which I think would be a mistake, honestly...there's nothing in digital like seeing your first roll of film on a light table, or seeing your first picture start to appear in developer...it's just a magical feeling), the 18-200 is supposed to be an amazing lens (I wouldn't know, I can't afford it) and I doubt she would be disappointed. The D300 is also supposed to be an amazing camera. (Again, too poor, etc.)
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