#sigma 18-35mm 1.8

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Luca Petralia Compares Fujifilm's Fujinon XF 18-120mm f/4.0 LM PZ WR With XF 16-80mm

Luca Petralia Compares Fujifilm’s Fujinon XF 18-120mm f/4.0 LM PZ WR With XF 16-80mm

[seabeck]

FAQ + About (for mobile)

About me: My name is Milli (she/her), 25yrs. I love taking photos of nature and my Subaru. I’m a huge nerd about mushrooms, plants, and skulls. I’ve been hiking ever since I was a little kid and at this point I feel at home in the woods.

I have a flock of chickens, a boyfriend, a dog, and waaay too many house plants

Did you take all the photos on this blog?

Yep, every photo posted here was taken by yours truly unless otherwise noted (very rare).

What camera/lenses do you use? 

My crop sensor/work kit is:

Nikon D7100

10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR

Dolica ZX600B103 Tripod

My full frame kit is:

Nikon D850

Sigma 150-600mm f5.6-6.3 

50mm f/1.8 G

60mm f/2.8 ED Macro

Nikon 105mm f/2.8 VR G

17-35mm f2.8 

20mm 1.8 ED sold

Sigma 150-500mm f5.6-6.3  sold

Kenko extension tubes

Raynox 250

Vanguard Alta Pro 263AB (works for macro + everything else)

Filters and other gear:

Hoya circular polarizers + Stop down/up kit

Nikon camera backpack (discontinued)/TARION Camera Backpack

Instax Mini 90

Other cameras I’ve owned:

D50

D200

D3000

D7000

Here’s my lens wish list, some are on there for fun and some I actually want.

What camera gear would you recommend for a beginner?

Before you worry too much about getting the best gear, make sure you learn how to use it first. You could go out and buy the fanciest camera and lenses and still not take good photos because you don’t know how to use your camera or how to “see”. There’s also a saying, “you marry your lenses and date your bodies”. Invest in good lenses, preferably full frame compatible ones in case you ever decide to upgrade to full frame, and get a cheaper body to start. With that out of the way…

If you’re just starting out, I’d recommend getting a refurbished or used camera from the D7100+ line. They’ve come down in price as of late and are pretty solid cameras. Just make sure to check the shutter count.

I’d skip anything from the D3000 & D5000 lines. They’re not bad cameras but they do not have built in autofocus meaning they rely on the lens itself having autofocus. This isn’t horrible but it does limit what lenses you can use (and some of the lenses that won’t autofocus with those cameras are good AND cheap) and that can be confusing for a beginner.

As for a lens, a 50mm f/1.8, or 35mm f/1.8 is a great lens. Both lenses are inexpensive, have good quality glass, and can used for nearly everything. The 18-55mm lens that comes with cameras isn’t bad either. 

I don’t shoot Canon/Sony/whatever else so I can’t give any advice there sorry!

How did you learn to take photos?

LOTS of practice, I first picked up a camera back in 2013. In high school and college I took photography classes but ultimately I didn’t really learn much from them, they started at too basic of a level.

I did learn a lot about photography from taking art classes however. They taught me framing, how to use shadows/light, and movement in a photo (where does your eye travel when you view an image/art piece). My mom is also a professional photojournalist so I picked up some knowledge from her and my grandfather who’s also a published photographer.

How can I take better photos?

Again, lots of practice. Learn what every setting and button on your camera does, try different shooting modes, take the same photo at several different apertures and shutter speeds to see what changes. You can learn a lot from reading articles too but the best way to learn, imo, is by doing. Don’t worry about getting the best gear and the best camera, learn how to take photos first.

Study other photographers photos, and even paintings, and see what you like. Pay attention to directional lines and where your eye travels. Learn how to use Photoshop/Lightroom (just pirate it). Take photos in different weather, lighting, and times of day. 

What programs do you use to edit? What presets/filters do you use?

I use Lightroom and Photoshop Classic along with custom presets that I’ve made for different situations (fog, snow, etc) to process most of my images and then I make minor tweaks. A lot of my presets started as VSCO presets and then I kept the things I liked and changed the things I didn’t.

What is your job?

I’m a real estate photographer specializing in short term rentals. I love it.

Are you related to Eddie Vedder?

Yep, we’re very distantly related. Something like 7th cousins twice removed but I’ve never met him.

Can you add a photo to your print shop?

Sure! Just tell me the name of the photo (or link it if possible, I reuse a lot of names) you want added and I’ll get it up there.

May I use one of your photos?

I’m 100% ok with people using my photos as a reference for drawing/painting, I’d even love to see the result. For anything else, just shoot me an ask beforehand and I’ll let you know. Please do not repost my photos on Tumblr or elsewhere without my permission.

[michaelwriston]

Hey Micheal what camera would you reccomend to some one starting out taking photos & what’s your set up?

Hey!

I'm a firm believer in buying an inexpensive DSLR or mirrorless setup with interchangeable lenses. You don't have to break the bank on a starter setup — just focus on buying a camera with a robust selection of first- and third-party lenses.

My usual advice is to start simple and only upgrade gear once you run into a physical or technical limitation that stops you from realizing your vision. For example, if you're not getting the shallow depth of field you want with your current lens and body, then maybe it's time to consider buying a lens with a larger maximum aperture (e.g., f/1.8 or f/1.4).

I started out with a Nikon D50 and a Nikkor 50mm f/1.8. That served me well for nearly five years, before I started running into technical limitations with the sensor that made shooting night photos difficult. That's when I switched to shooting medium format film for a spell, before ultimately settling on a full-frame Canon digital body. All-in-all, that experimentation period took about 17 years (I'm still not done).

That said, shop used for your first camera. Places like KEH or MPB have a great selection of tested and used gear. I personally shop from MPB. Here are a few great beginner full-frame camera bodies. I'll break out lenses later on in this post.

Why full frame? I think you get superior image quality, better depth of field, better image resolution for printing, and phenomenal dynamic range.

Canon EOS 5D Mark III ($714)

Nikon D750 ($774)

Canon 6D Mark II ($884)

Nikon D810 ($819)

Anyone of these are going to get the job done and then some.

The world of lenses is complicated and varied. You'll have “prime purists” that will tell you to eschew zoom lenses and only shoot prime (a lens with no zoom capabilities). You'll have people that say longer telephotos are all you need. The truth is, you'll find your niche the more you shoot. I prefer prime lenses for their simplicity (and the less I have to think about, the better).

I'll break these out by purpose.

Portraiture

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 ($259)

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 ($134)

Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 ($184)

Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 ($78)

Landscapes

Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS ($294)

Nikkor AF 24mm f/2.8 ($134)

Multipurpose

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-f/5.6 IS STM ($54)

Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ($73)

I could go on and on, but this is enough to get you a start in the right direction.

If I were to put together a beginner kit with the above options, I would snatch up the Canon 5D Mark III with the Canon 50mm f/1.8 and the Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS. Total cost before taxes and shipping would be $1,142. You would have an incredibly flexible kit that lends itself to portraiture, landscapes, and street work, all for the same price as a new “prosumer” kit with only one lens from Amazon or other big box stores. If you don't know which direction you want to go, or you want to save on cost, there's nothing wrong with swapping out the two primes and grabbing the 18-55mm kit lens for next to nothing. That will at least let you dabble with different focal lengths and see what suits you.

I'm happy to answer any other questions here!

P.S. I shoot with a Canon EOS 6D Mark I and usually have a Sigma 35mm f/1.4 lens mounted on it for street portrait/street landscape work. My other carry-around camera is a Ricoh GR III.

[sirfrogsworth]

What lenses do you use for photography? Got a favourite?

I'm actually rebuilding my lens collection at the moment. I sold all but one lens years ago in a very depressive state and I have been regretting it as I've begun taking photos again.

So I've been doing a lot of thinking about what I would need to do the kinds of photography I enjoy most.

I do a lot of product or still life photography which requires a lot of detail. Especially when I get into the close up and macro realm. So I have been considering doing all primes rather than zooms, since those tend to be sharper at lower price points. Sharp zoom lenses can get crazy expensive.

My first lens that a lovely follower gifted me was the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art lens. This will be my primary portrait lens. And I can throw some extension tubes on to get some near macro shots.

I also have a Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 lens. This is probably my favorite lens of all time. I call it my puppy lens. It was primarily what I used to capture photos of Otis. It only works on APS-C bodies, so if I upgrade to a full frame camera, I will have to replace it. Which I have mixed feelings about. It covers the 28-56mm range on a full frame body.

I want a wide lens for landscapes, so I was considering the Samyang 14mm F2.8.

And I want a proper macro lens at some point, and I'd like to have a more tele portrait lens, so the Sigma 70mm f/2.8 Art Macro lens could pull double duty.

Both are pretty affordable, especially used.

That would probably be all I need, but if I ever get my disability settlement figured out, I might look into a telephoto lens and maybe something in the 24mm range to fill in the gap between the 14mm and 50mm.

And if I ever come into a lot of money, I'd probably get the Sony A7R V with the holy trinity zooms. 16-35, 24-70, and 70-200.

Plus a macro lens... obviously. Laowa just released a macro lens kit that basically takes microscope objectives and mounts them on a camera. Those would be nuts to play with.

My 2 paragraph rule has gone completely off the rails.

[minceyfresh]

Dear Pentax,

Could you PLEASE release some new prime lenses that are:

a) wider than 23mm (35mm equivalent on an APS-C crop),

b) f/2.0 or faster, AND

c) charge less than $900 USD for it???

Not a single limited lens of theirs is a combination of A and B. The mirrorless (especially Fujifilm X) users can't have all the fun!

I love my Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 lens, but I can't carry that thing around with me everywhere!

[jokeefe]

Rockport 2023

Should have posted these photos from Rockport months ago, but better late than never. This photo is a panorama that would have been improved if I had taken a picture or two of the left of the wall and the ocean. Lesson learned. I took the daytime photos with my Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8. The nighttime photos I took with my manual focus Nikon Nikkor-S.C. 55mm f/1.8. The full album is:

[voicesofcultre]

First Frame presents “What’s in my Bag” with Vera Melissa

Vera Melissa posed with Alex Pinto, Founder of First Frame

Visual art is a medium that hosts a large population of creativity. Photographers, videographers, and influencers from New Jersey, Philadelphia, and New York have the ability to connect and have meaningful conversations via social media.

Following up from her documentary where she describes her passions and experiences as a studio manager, photographer & businesswoman, Vera Melissa is the first female photographer to be featured on First Frame’s series titled “What’s In My Bag”, where photographers and videographers display what they carry to their photo and video shoots as well as key knowledge that they have gained along their journey to their current position in the industry

Vera Melissa posed against the studio wall

This platform challenges creators that “gatekeep” information, where those specific creators do not give out information. With the internet and YouTube, the exact gear shooting and editing style is a click away.

“I specialize in fashion, and maternity shoots, birthday shoots. I want to transition into doing weddings, but that’s a little scary right there.”

A photographer's equipment is unique to their style. Some photographers utilize film only, while others utilize digital and film.

Sony FX3 with a 70mm-200mm lens used to record

Vera carries a Canon EOS R digital mirrorless camera with a Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 ART lens for general photography and a Sigma 85mm 1.8 ART lens for headshots and detail photos. A 16” Apple Macbook Pro to conduct business, with clients and search for videos on YouTube. She also carries a Nintendo Switch while waiting for clients.

First Frame plans to host celebrity photographers and videographers from across the country where they will shed light on their knowledge in the business aspect of art to aspiring and small to experienced creators alike.

[mntyfrsh]

12/52 — 2023 03.21

This is more depressing than when Pebble was bought out and then gutted.

Pentax K-01 + Sigma 18–35mm f/1.8 lens

[thepandaphotographerr]

Dr. Strange isn’t the only one pulling and creating magically portals in the real world. From New York to Madison Wisconsin I’m Dr. Panda Body: Sony A-mount 77ii Lens: Sigma Art Lens 18-35 f/1.8 Settings: ISO 100 / 35mm / F9 / 15.0sec Tripod: Manfrotto 190go Edited: Lightroom/ NikCollection Website: ThePandaPhotographer.com Under the law of intellectual property for photographers and filmmakers, these images are copyrighted by the @thepandaphotographer and 646Studios. Person(s) must ask the copyright owner for permission to use for non-promotional purposes #incredible_shot #thepandaphotographer #madisonwi #lakemendota #wisconsinphotographer #midwestmoment #sunsetlover #sigma1835 #sigmalens #longexposure_shots #magicmoments #drstrange #lightpainting #longexposureoftheday #atthelake #sonyalpha #sonyshots #reflectiongram #remarkable #through_the_travel_lens #manfrotto #awesomepix #buyart (Lake Mendota) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl1uq1nJfYB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[lytdybr]

Transsiberian Dream - 7.923 km from Beijing to Moscow from Dennis Schmelz on Vimeo.

Click here for the German version: vimeo.com/286490810

The Trans-Siberian Railway, another dream come true! The world's longest railway line starts from Moscow and runs 9,288 kilometers through seven time zones to Vladivostok. In May 2017 I was able to document this unique 16-day trip aboard the legendary Zarengold train together with my colleague Christopher Schmid. We traveled the route in the opposite direction and deviated a little from the original route (Trans-Mongolian Railway). Our journey took us along 7,923 km (nearly 5,000 miles) of rail from Beijing via Erlian, through the Gobi desert to Ulaanbaatar, on to Ulan-Ude, along Lake Baikal to Irkutsk, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, Kazan and finally to Moscow. From the rickshaw ride through Beijing, a night in a Mongolian yurt, a bath in the five degrees Celsius cold Lake Baikal and the legendary vodka tasting aboard the Zarengold train - I sum up the highlights in my new short “TRANSSIBERIAN DREAM”. All aboard!

Camera: Dennis Schmelz & Christopher Schmid Edit: Jan Philip Roza, Leander Brandstädt & Dennis Schmelz Sound Design: Florian Gramelsberger & Leander Brandstädt Writer/Speaker: Claudina Hoff ter Heide Audio Mix: Florian Gramelsberger VFX: Jan Philip Roza & Christian Fleischer Title Design: Patrick Richter Grading: Dennis Schmelz

Blog: dennisschmelz.de/blog/119-transsiberiandream.html

Thanks to Lernidee Erlebnisreisen (lernidee.de / trains-and-cruises.com)

Music: Discover The Stars by Mark Petrie (ASCAP)

Video Gear: Phantom 4 Pro Drone: amzn.to/2yWCYTF Sony a7sII Camera: amzn.to/2DQpEEi Sony a6500 Camera: amzn.to/2zIR604 Zhiyun Crane Gimbal: amzn.to/2zcaB50

Sony Lenses: Sony 10-18 mm f/4: amzn.to/2yVcGkW Sony 35 mm f/1.8: amzn.to/2zRCLPL

Canon Lenses: Converter: amzn.to/2CkudW3 Canon EF 16-35mm 1:2,8L II: amzn.to/2k4oQ2N Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II: amzn.to/2C62NAw Canon EF 70-200 mm f/2,8 L IS II: amzn.to/2BC3BMx Sigma 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM: amzn.to/2sZUYLw

Filter: Gobe NDX Vario ND 49mm: amzn.to/2j25JbU B+W ND Vario 62mm: amzn.to/2zl3mqS

Post Production: Premiere CC Keyboard: amzn.to/2CJrfYb Lacie Thunderbolt HDD: amzn.to/2AZfPlK

LUT PACKAGE: Because of the massive feedback and a lot of questions how I graded my short "Transsiberian Dream", I decided to release some of the LUTs that I used for this project: dennisschmelz.de/downloads.html The LUTs work with all kind of cameras but your footage should be shot in a flat picture profile (not created for LOG) like Cine2 or Cine4 on Sony cameras or Technicolor Cinestyle on Canon. After purchase you will get a Zip file with 6 LUTs (cube and look files). You can import and adjust the LUTs with every common editing software (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Da Vinci Resolve, etc.).

For licensing / usage please fill out the contact form: dennisschmelz.de/contact

© Dennis Schmelz | 2018

dennisschmelz.de instagram.com/dennisschmelz facebook.com/dennisschmelzfilm vimeo.com/dschmelz youtube.com/dennisschmelz

[guncelkal]

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art DC HSM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras + Sigma USB Dock with Altura Photo Advanced Accessory and Travel

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art DC HSM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras + Sigma USB Dock with Altura Photo Advanced Accessory and Travel

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Canon t7i bokeh video

This is one of the lenses that is best to use outdoors with ample amounts of light. It is also very affordable, due to the lack of built-in image stabilization. The focal length is equivalent to 120-480mm on a Canon APS-C sensor, which all EOS Rebel cameras have. Available at:Ĭanon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III: Smaller and lighter weight than the lenses above, which is an advantage if you don't want to carry a heavy camera. This would be the one to get to avoid excess size and weight. With 4 stops of image stabilization it is a product that offers excellent performance at an affordable price. Available at:Ĭanon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS: This is a compact and lightweight lens that still has a large zoom range. There are other lenses that may be more comfortable to spend all day walking around with the Canon EOS Rebel T7. The huge focal length span does come at the cost of it being rather large and heavy. Built with 17 elements in 13 groups, with Four FLD and 1 SLD elements, means the lens is able to capture sharp crisp, high-quality images, without the need to worry about chromatic aberrations. The 16.6x zoom ratio means everything from wide angle to telephoto is covered. Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS: This is like having several zoom lenses combined into one. It is also one of the best choices for a single camera lens to take with you while traveling. Available at:Ĭanon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM: This lens has an equivalent zoom range of 24-136mm in 35mm format, making it a great choice to leave on your camera for everyday photography. Depending on if you want to buy a new or used copy the price range can be lower than lenses made by Canon.īased on glowing customer reviews, people love this lens, it could end up permanently mounted to your Rebel T7. It is an excellent match for the Canon Rebel T7 as the size and weight is similar to other Canon EF-S zoom lenses. With the fast aperture and good zoom range, the lens is suitable for everything from portraits to landscapes. Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM FLD: With built-in optical image stabilization sharp images can be captured at up to 4 stops lower than compared to lenses without stabilization. If you had to narrow down all the Canon lenses available to only one to use on your camera, this would be one of the best zoom lenses to choose. The built-in image stabilization helps to counteract camera shake and improves photo sharpness. The large maximum aperture is constant through the full zoom range allowing for a shallow depth of field and beautiful background blur. It is a major step up from the standard zoom lens included with the EOS Rebel T7. Best Lens for Macro: Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USMĬanon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM: The quality of this lens is in line with Canon's full-frame L-series, but designed for APS-C sensor cameras that use the EF-S mount.Best Lens for Landscapes: Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM.Best Lens for Sports & Wildlife: Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2.Best Lens for Portraits: Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM.Best Lens for Video: Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM.Best Prime Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM.Best Telephoto Zoom: Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS.Best All-Around Zoom: Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.Here is the list of the best Canon Rebel T7 lenses: Keep in mind that the recommended lenses will also work well with other Canon Rebel cameras, which means if you ever decide to upgrade your camera you can still use your lenses. The advantage of EF-S lenses is that they are smaller and lighter than full frame lenses. A EF-S lens is designed to be used on Canon cameras with APS-C sized sensors. Full frame Canon lenses can be used or Canon EF-S lenses. The Canon Rebel T7 uses the Canon EOS lens mount. In addition to the recommended lenses, each section will have other options for higher or lower price ranges. A wide variety of focal-length lenses for different types of photography are covered. Here are the best lenses for the Canon EOS Rebel T7.

[sheltiechicago]

Slow Train Coming by Tim Dennell Via Flickr: Long exposures shots of Sheffield's trams are a current project: www.flickr.com/photos/shefftim/sets/72157649205771810/

[of-two-lands]

44°58'23.5"N 6°03'54.8"E

youtube/oftwolands

www.oftwolands.com

[just-wanna-travel]

Berlin, Germany

[minceyfresh]

12/52 — 2023 03.21

This is more depressing than when Pebble was bought out and then gutted.

Pentax K-01 + Sigma 18–35mm f/1.8 lens