Why We Switched to Nikon

[runnah]

Sure, but a wedding photographer might buy them as top-notch wides with an extra feature they use sometimes.

Sure but they aren't really suited for run and gun wedding situations. Heck I don't think they are really easily useable without a tripod.

The cheaper better option would be just to get a good wide angle prime that would have more stops.

 

[Derrel]

The T/S lenses are pretty killer just as straight up wides, aren't they?

They used to be, anyways.

Nikon Tilt-Shift Part 2 Comparing the 24mm 45mm and 85mm Ryan Brenizer NYC Wedding Photographer. Storyteller problem solver.
Gear Review Nikon 45mm f 2.8 PC-E Lens - Washington DC Wedding Photographers Sam Hurd

I know the 45mm is also a macro lens. And yes, these are high-quality lenses.

 

[fjrabon]

Sure, but a wedding photographer might buy them as top-notch wides with an extra feature they use sometimes.

Sure but they aren't really suited for run and gun wedding situations. Heck I don't think they are really easily useable without a tripod.

The cheaper better option would be just to get a good wide angle prime that would have more stops.

A lot of high end wedding photography has started demanding more architecture photography too. A lot of which you can get away with on a different day (or earlier in the day) than the actual wedding. People who are shelling out big bucks for photography are often also shelling out big bucks for a venue, and they want pictures of the venue itself often.

Edit: that being said, I am admittedly biased towards TS lenses. I've always loved them, in all their idiosyncratic glory.

 

[Braineack]

The tilt shifts are a bit unexpected. I assume for special effect and location shots. Seem like a pricy route for only a few shots.

I've been noting a trend in wedding photographers using them--they make interesting photos:

http://gleasonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/nebraskas-best-wedding-photographer_0025.jpg

Nothing is in focus in that shot.

then here:

http://gleasonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/nebraskas-best-wedding-photographer_0013.jpg

http://gleasonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/nebraskas-best-wedding-photographer_0014.jpg

http://gleasonphoto.com/wp-content/...wedding-new-years-eve-omaha-nebraska_0025.jpg

 

[JacaRanda]

So yeah, I am defending Canon a bit, but really I am more trying to get folks to breathe a bit and realize it's not about gear as much as having fun.

Blasphemy! How could one possibly have fun using such inferior equipment?
Anyone that gets upset over this stuff needs to have some sensor knocked into them , take a break and get out and shoot more.

 

[runnah]

The tilt shifts are a bit unexpected. I assume for special effect and location shots. Seem like a pricy route for only a few shots.

I've been noting a trend in wedding photographers using them--they make interesting photos:

http://gleasonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/nebraskas-best-wedding-photographer_0025.jpg

Nothing is in focus in that shot.

then here:

http://gleasonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/nebraskas-best-wedding-photographer_0013.jpg

http://gleasonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/nebraskas-best-wedding-photographer_0014.jpg

http://gleasonphoto.com/wp-content/...wedding-new-years-eve-omaha-nebraska_0025.jpg

Jeez I don't see anything there that couldn't be done with a cheaper lens and Photoshop. The lines in the two blue walls shots aren't even straight.

 

[Braineack]

Just happened to be the last set I viewed and noticed the use. That's all. They weren't using it to correct distortion but to throw everything out of focus.

 

[runnah]

Just happened to be the last set I viewed and noticed the use. That's all. They weren't using it to correct distortion but to throw everything out of focus.

You sir have failed. TS lenses will now be discontinued.

 

[runnah]

Sure, but a wedding photographer might buy them as top-notch wides with an extra feature they use sometimes.

Sure but they aren't really suited for run and gun wedding situations. Heck I don't think they are really easily useable without a tripod.

The cheaper better option would be just to get a good wide angle prime that would have more stops.

A lot of high end wedding photography has started demanding more architecture photography too. A lot of which you can get away with on a different day (or earlier in the day) than the actual wedding. People who are shelling out big bucks for photography are often also shelling out big bucks for a venue, and they want pictures of the venue itself often.

Edit: that being said, I am admittedly biased towards TS lenses. I've always loved them, in all their idiosyncratic glory.

Honestly I doubt most couples would notice a perspective corrected photo. Most probably want the selective focus.

 

[astroNikon]

Tilting the focus plane radically on photos of mundane objects like a single champagne flute, or the wedding rings, whatever, adds that interesting "lensy look" to what are otherwise, pretty mundane photos. adding drama to the place settings, the champagne glasses, whatever, it all adds to that overall differentiating of pro work versus Uncle Bob stuff. I have also started seeing the Tilt-Shift looks in outdoor fashion and adventure editorial work in magazines like GQ and Maxim,etc, and it REALLy is a neat way to isolate/emphasize/separate people who are posed within a landscape or setting. so, I totally get why they went with the two T-S Nikkors.

I thought that buying two 105/2's was...a mistake...I have one, I know what it can do, how it behaves...not all that useful,really.

Rats, now I need a tilt-shift. Maybe John will give me his when he converts soon to Canon!

 

[Derrel]

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[Life]

@ Jaomul

I don't see a single wedding photo on your flickr, might I ask when you became a pro? 'nuff said.

I like the blog and it's always nice to see someone making the switch

 

[gsgary]

The few surviving full-time wedding shooters I know are too busy marketing and actually working to embarrass themselves writing self-regarding spew like this. Two out of three seem to shoot Canon, too. Doubt this will cost them much sleep.

There are also lots shooting film for weddings and I know one who is earning more money by going back to film

 

[pixmedic]

The few surviving full-time wedding shooters I know are too busy marketing and actually working to embarrass themselves writing self-regarding spew like this. Two out of three seem to shoot Canon, too. Doubt this will cost them much sleep.

There are also lots shooting film for weddings and I know one who is earning more money by going back to film

There are also lots of photographers ditching still shots all together and making more money shooting video.

 

[gsgary]

The few surviving full-time wedding shooters I know are too busy marketing and actually working to embarrass themselves writing self-regarding spew like this. Two out of three seem to shoot Canon, too. Doubt this will cost them much sleep.

There are also lots shooting film for weddings and I know one who is earning more money by going back to film

There are also lots of photographers ditching still shots all together and making more money shooting video.

I would never have or pay for a video of my wedding