Post by: GUscottie on September 23, 2014, 09:34:50 PM
Firstly, what are some good recommendations for lenses? I have a generic 18-55 and a 75-300mm lens. The camera is a Canon T3 and I have a Mannfrotto tripod.
I've taken a week long class taught by the Seattle FBI about photography but it wasn't for outdoor photography. It was very work specific stuff.
Aside from burning some boot leather in Eastern Wa, does anyone have any other input or insight for me? Any must haves for gear? Any should consider? Anything else? Thanks!
Josh
Post by: Magnum_Willys on September 23, 2014, 09:53:22 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on September 23, 2014, 10:39:42 PM
Keep in mind that since the T3 is an APS-C camera that all of your focal lengths will have a cropped 1.6x view. So if you're using a 50mm focal length you need to multiply it times 1.6 so it will have an effective 80mm perspective.
I've found that lying to my viewers usually produces the most interesting landscape shots. Stuff from 17-35mm and again from 70mm on up (full frame equivalent) tends to either elongate or compress perspective--exaggerating the view of what you normally see. 50mm focal length usually looks boring because its how we normally see. Be aware that using a circular polarizer at ultra wide angles will usually result in uneven banding across your sky because its capturing both the polarized angle of the sun as well as the non polarized angle. Doesn't matter whether you paid $100 or $1,000 for your lens, they'll both do this.
Post by: Don Fischer on September 30, 2014, 12:19:08 PM
Post by: TheHunt on September 30, 2014, 12:46:04 PM
THe lower f stop will get you more light and flexibility with your speed.
Post by: huntnphool on September 30, 2014, 12:51:09 PM
I would buy a 70-300 lens with a low f/stop
THe lower f stop will get you more light and flexibility with your speed.
I would stick with the "L" series lenses, 70-200 f4 IS would be a good start. :twocents: