Neal Osborn
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This is a great book for starting photography http://www.amazon.com/Langfords-Starting-Photography-Fifth-pictures/dp/0240520564/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1230866717&sr=8-1
I highly recommend it.
Go here http://www.flickr.com/groups/426823@N23/. Make sure to click “see more” and look at some of the great portrait and street/city shots at night.
Mike – that is why I got the used 28mm lens (it was only $25), ha. Actually, that is basically why I started this thread. I have always known the Nikon 28mm f1.4 was expensive so I jumped at the chance to get a cheap 28mm to play around with even if it is slower.
Like I said, this focal length is really great on a non-FX DSLR body. It feels like a 50mm would on an FX body.
However, I have decided that even if Nikon comes out with a new 28mm prime f1.4 lens the better money would be spent on a pro-level zoom lens like the 24-70 f2.8. So basically my question re-phrased is how often and why would you shoot at around 28mm but at f <2.8? What would a fast prime 28mm get you that a pro-level zoom wouldn't?
Did you notice the purple hue to his feet? LOL. That is not photoshop! Every since he was a kid my parents have been on him about wearing shoes and socks.
So I have been playing around with the 28mm lens and decided I really like this focal length for a cropped sensor DSLR. It just feels natural. Unfortunately, the lens I got is pretty battle worn and soft.
Matt, the 18-200 VR DX lens is about a perfect work-horse do-it-all lens. This was my only lens on my Nikon D50 intro-level DSLR for over two years and it is a great lens. Do a search on this board for Belize and go to my trip report – all the pictures are taken with my 18-200 lens. Also, go here to read a review http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/18200.htm.
You will not regret the purchase of the 18-200 in any way. This is still the lens I have on my camera body most often and it is one of two lenses my wife will use (she loves the 18-200).
Just one nit-picky thing to remember – the 18-200 is a Dx lens so it will only work on Dx cameras and not Fx (full frame) but that is pretty niche stuff since most people will never buy a super expensive Fx camera for amateur photography.
Some examples Nikon 18-200 VR
Here are two example shots with the 28mm f2.8 Cosina lens
My brother with his new Hummingbird fish finder. I guess you could title this one “Ice Fishing” in Iowa.
Another – my brother (who is an electrician, ha) showing how we don’t always practice safety off-the-job. Kids, don’t try this at home! This is an honest candid shot.
Ouch!!!
Some medical macro shots for your holiday enjoyment. Cheers.
Got it all (but there will be more, aagghh). And no I didn’t photoshop out any grey hairs, hahaha.
I’m a brand new photographer-want-to-be and would love some tips.
Nice pics Grant. I can only assume you’ve had a few lessons because you did a great job on these shots IMHO. For a Canon EO/Rebel and 18-55 lens (sorry, I peeked at your EXIF data) you pretty much nailed the composition and exposure, spot on. Those trees are perfectly centered and drew my attention right to the subject. The shot of the guy holding the bass at wide open 18mm while holding the camera looking “up” to the subject makes for a very interesting shot. Those are good instincts. Keep em coming.
Where is SanSaba?
