Nikon 14-24 f2.8 lens ?

[medic2230]

In regards to the Zeiss Distagon 18mm f3.5 I am not entirely sure yet. I still have to research but if I went with something similar to this and decided to photograph a dog in the fore ground, I am assuming they will need some fill light. Would using the flash with the old toilet paper trick or a strobe on the subjects in the fore ground only work as far speed goes? If that is the case what F stop would I need? Thank you so much for your help.

If I'm understanding you correctly if you need a flash you're going to need it with either lens. The 2.8 will let more light in but that's still irrelevant if the subject is say in shade and the background is a sunny day. Subject is going to need fill no matter what lens you use. F stop is going to be dependent on the setting of the flash. Your F stop controls amount of light in the photo coming from your flash. Shutter speed will determine the amount of ambient light in the photo.

You're still going to get a harsh light on your subject with toilet paper in front of the strobe. The only way to get the softer light to is make the light source larger compared to what you're lighting. You could use something like a Flashbender on your flash to do that to an extent. Ideal would be a big modifier but most of us don't carry those around with us.


Also what Dao said about the polarizers. They don't work great with ultra wide lenses. I've had quite a few photo's have that one area in the sky that's dark and the rest isn't.

 

[Xfridayx]

You can use the Fotodiox Wonderpana 145 system on the 14-24 to be able to use 145mm filters on it.

This is the core of the system that goes on the lens from both sides and fits together giving you the ability to use the large filters.

WonderPana 145 System Holder (Core Unit Only)

Thanks Medic. I did not know that and very much appreciated. I also took a look at your flicker account. Beautiful pictures.

Sure thing! Only reason I know that is seeing a video a while back on it and that is the next lens I'm going to buy.

Thanks for the compliment on the photo's.

 

[Xfridayx]

You may want to read an additional issue about using a circular polarizer filter on a ultra wide angle lens with Sky. One of the main issue is uneven darkest of the sky. Of course, the effect varies with the angle of the sun and how much you turn the polarizer.

I have been reading a lot about that, thanks! I guess no matter what I decide on that I need to be sure I completely understand the filters, pro's and con's etc..

 

[Xfridayx]

In regards to the Zeiss Distagon 18mm f3.5 I am not entirely sure yet. I still have to research but if I went with something similar to this and decided to photograph a dog in the fore ground, I am assuming they will need some fill light. Would using the flash with the old toilet paper trick or a strobe on the subjects in the fore ground only work as far speed goes? If that is the case what F stop would I need? Thank you so much for your help.

If I'm understanding you correctly if you need a flash you're going to need it with either lens. The 2.8 will let more light in but that's still irrelevant if the subject is say in shade and the background is a sunny day. Subject is going to need fill no matter what lens you use. F stop is going to be dependent on the setting of the flash. Your F stop controls amount of light in the photo coming from your flash. Shutter speed will determine the amount of ambient light in the photo.

You're still going to get a harsh light on your subject with toilet paper in front of the strobe. The only way to get the softer light to is make the light source larger compared to what you're lighting. You could use something like a Flashbender on your flash to do that to an extent. Ideal would be a big modifier but most of us don't carry those around with us.


Also what Dao said about the polarizers. They don't work great with ultra wide lenses. I've had quite a few photo's have that one area in the sky that's dark and the rest isn't.

thank you so much!!!!