Nrgy
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I have been getting into spherical panoramas for the last couple of months. I'm finally getting a workflow down that I'm comfortable with and getting the results I want. However, now I'm trying to really dial in the quality of the images, getting the best detail/sharpness I can. I am currently using a Canon 7D & Samyang 8mm lens. I'm getting some nice results with the combo, but not quite the sharpness I am after.
I've seen panoramas taken with the Nikon D3s & 14-24mm lens, and that's what I want! I've considered just getting a FX Nikon body and the 14-24mm lens, however from what I've read it is a heavy cumbersome lens, and not the easiest to setup for panos and of course requires more shots. Knowing me, I probably wouldn't have patience for this.
So, I'm wondering if there is another setup someone could recommend that would produce results "close" to the D3s/14-24mm, but at the bare minimum at least be noticeably better than my current 7D/Samyang 8mm?
Here are a few combos I've been researching, along with possible drawbacks I've discovered through my research:
- D600 & Nikkor 16mm fisheye (cons: looks a little softer than the 10.5mm DX fisheye, which is softer yet to the 14-24mm)
- D600 & Nikkor 10.5mm fisheye (cons: need to shave hood, lower resolution)
- 7D & Canon 8-16mm fisheye (cons: don't know what kind of images this combo produces?)
I think I would be happy with the 10.5mm lens from samples I've seen, unfortunately it is not really designed for a FX cameras, and if I were going to switch to Nikon, I would want take the opportunity to go full frame. So finding that perfect combo is proving to be difficult. I appreciate any insight one could offer. Thanks!
I've seen panoramas taken with the Nikon D3s & 14-24mm lens, and that's what I want! I've considered just getting a FX Nikon body and the 14-24mm lens, however from what I've read it is a heavy cumbersome lens, and not the easiest to setup for panos and of course requires more shots. Knowing me, I probably wouldn't have patience for this.
So, I'm wondering if there is another setup someone could recommend that would produce results "close" to the D3s/14-24mm, but at the bare minimum at least be noticeably better than my current 7D/Samyang 8mm?
Here are a few combos I've been researching, along with possible drawbacks I've discovered through my research:
- D600 & Nikkor 16mm fisheye (cons: looks a little softer than the 10.5mm DX fisheye, which is softer yet to the 14-24mm)
- D600 & Nikkor 10.5mm fisheye (cons: need to shave hood, lower resolution)
- 7D & Canon 8-16mm fisheye (cons: don't know what kind of images this combo produces?)
I think I would be happy with the 10.5mm lens from samples I've seen, unfortunately it is not really designed for a FX cameras, and if I were going to switch to Nikon, I would want take the opportunity to go full frame. So finding that perfect combo is proving to be difficult. I appreciate any insight one could offer. Thanks!