Lens for long exposure shots.

[delusions]

Does it matter what lense you use for long exposure because ur using like 10~12f anyways?

 

[analog.universe]

You don't necessarily have to be at f/10-12 to do long exposure...

But to answer your question, the lens doesn't matter as far as the exposure time. The lens does matter with regards to depth of field, field of view, overall sharpness, distortion, etc.. no matter how long the shutter is open.

 

[delusions]

So is there anything recomended for exposure lens wise or it doesnt rlly matter

 

[KmH]

What matters is how much light there is.

 

[Tony S]

What really matters is how solid is your support for the camera holding the lens. For a long exposure you need a rock solid support.

 

[patatedouce]

I think you should have a filter ND 10 if you want long exposure, whatever the lens.

 

[TheBiles]

I think you should have a filter ND 10 if you want long exposure, whatever the lens.

Or shoot at night.


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[unpopular]

As others have said it really depends. Shooting mid day at 1/80 one could expect a proper exposure at f:12 which isnt very long at all. If you wanted to shoot at f:12 but increase exposure time to create motion blur, such as if you were shooting a waterfall, you'd need to cut back the light. You can't dim the sun (i've tried) so you'll need an ND filter. An ND5 would do, reducing your time from 1/80 to 1/5. The rocks will be nice and sharp, but the water will be gauzy, just the way you like it. ND filters are really necessary for a lot of work, and are often overlooked because it's one of those things you don't think about using unless you have one.

I currently don't even own any myself, but I should.

Shooting at night the sun is already "dimmed" so you won't need that ND filter, just increase your exposure time to whatever light is available.

i love new cameras, no more f:8 and one half-ish