blog

Out of context: Reply #62735

  • Started
  • Last post
  • 76,951 Responses
  • omg0

    Anyone know much about camera lenses?
    I'm looking to change my lens from 50mm to either a 24mm or 40mm lens to work in a smaller confined area of 4'x4' for product photography shots. I need to get more background in my shots, but I'm worried about getting distortion with a 24mm lens. I wonder if a 40mm will make a difference to the 50mm lens. Any thoughts of whether a 24mm or 40mm lens might be better?

    omg 0Permalink
    UpvoteDownvote
    Flag
    • What size sensor is it? 24mm is much wider than 50mm and will change the appearance of the products a lot.nb
    • If you want to get it perfect, find someone with a cheap zoom you can borrow, and test the different focal lengths.nb
    • maybe rent the 40mm option from a shop to get a real test.capn_ron
    • How big is the background? What's the set up like?pango
    • Sensor size APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm)?omg
    • never thought about renting lenses before.omg
    • Background and table is both 2'x4' which gives me 4'x4' of space for my tripod.omg
    • renting can be pretty cheap for lenses that aren't too expensive.capn_ron
    • i estimate renting costs about 12% of the lens. i think using a return policy could be cheaper as long as there is no shipping or restocking costs.omg
    • judging from the description of your set up.... you might actually want something higher focal point. 70mm and up.pango
    • set the camera as far as you have can. Cuz lens with higher focal point actually magnifies the background relatively.pango
    • not sure if you need macro feature... depends on how big is the subject in relation to the background....?pango
    • Won't i need more space to shoot with a 70mm lens? I can barely move around with a 50mmomg
    • i do need closeups. I just got a used 'like new' 40mm lens for under $100, and saved $50. i just hope there's a useful difference between a 40mm and 50mm.omg
    • ...but now that you mentioned a 70mm lens and them being so pricey, i may have to think about renting!omg
    • maybe something like this?http://www.bhph...pango
    • http://www.bhphotovi…pango
    Show [[ numHiddenNotes ]] more notesAdd Note
    SaveCancel

View thread