Any photographers in here?

[R3d Baron]

I did a grad and a couples shoot recently:





Jason & Joss by R3d Baron, on Flickr





Jason & Joss by R3d Baron, on Flickr





Jason & Joss by R3d Baron, on Flickr





Jason & Joss by R3d Baron, on Flickr





Joe by R3d Baron, on Flickr





Joe by R3d Baron, on Flickr





Joe by R3d Baron, on Flickr





Joe by R3d Baron, on Flickr

 

[Jon MS3]

Anybody had their hands on an X100S ?
This camera is wildly tempting.
http://youtu.be/SlbaWP3mVVA

 

[R3d Baron]

Memorial Drive by R3d Baron, on Flickr

 

[FlyinHawaiian]

Just realized its been about 6 months since I last posted here! Not okay, but here's a little catch-up on a few of the photos I've taken in the meantime:

Global 6000 Cockpit by Finktel Jr Productions, on Flickr


Global 6000 Taxiing In by Finktel Jr Productions, on Flickr


Global Desaturated 1 by Finktel Jr Productions, on Flickr


Global HDR by Finktel Jr Productions, on Flickr


Cadets at Sunset by Finktel Jr Productions, on Flickr


Cadet Sunset Panorama FULL by Finktel Jr Productions, on Flickr


Bridge over falling water by Finktel Jr Productions, on Flickr


Daybreak by Finktel Jr Productions, on Flickr


Fog Coated turn to Final by Finktel Jr Productions, on Flickr



Sorry for the picture bombardment, but I hope it was worth it!

 

[Jon MS3]

You are flying some big stuff now. congrats, and nice shots.

 

[THE Phen]

Awesome dude!

 

[WillD]

Awesome! (2thumbs)

Great shots. You're flying that plane now?

 

[JDM_Pro5]

So worth it!

 

[FunkyBuddha]

OH snap...leveled up!

 

[JDM_Pro5]

What lens did you use for the fog shot?

 

[03zoomzoom]

So, I'm trying to wrap my head around this whole "prime" lens thing. I was looking between a 35mm and a 50mm. I read somewhere that because I have a D3100 a 35mm is prefered because I have a "crop" sensor. When I use my 18-55mm kit lens, I don't notice THAT much of a difference between the 35mm and the 50mm setting.

 

[WillD]

When I refer to a prime lens I am usually talking about any fixed focal length lens. You are talking about two different prime lenses in the context of having them be your "primary lens". I'm confused.

 

[03zoomzoom]

I picked up a basic 18-55mm Nikon and a 70-300 Tamron lenses and it was mentioned to pick up a prime lens to complement the set. I've come across both the 35mm and the 50mm options. When I use the basic Nikon lens and zoom between the 35mm and the 50mm settings, I really don't notice a big difference outside of the small bit of zoom. When I was reading about which prime lens to get, it mentioned that because I have a crop sensor that the 35mm prime lens was a better option.

 

[WillD]

Well, whatcha gonna use it for? Do you feel that you need either one of those lenses?

Prime lenses are nice because they are typically faster than zooms. I had a 50 F/1.8 for a while and it was fun, but I am never searching around in my bag wishing I had it.

 

[03zoomzoom]

More of an indoor portrait lens. But I've also seen where people use them in low light and even wide landscapes. I thought I read somewhere that because I have a crop sensor, a 50mm lens will be too long for the portraits. It's the whole crop sensor thing I'm confused on mostly.

 

[Jon MS3]

The 50mm will be slightly more pleasing for portraits, while the 35mm will be less restrictive since it is slightly wider. As Wild said, primes provide you with faster apertures and traditionally sharper pictures. This is because they do not require the added glass elements of a zoom lens. If you are looking for the best bang for your buck primes are the way to go.

As for crop sensors, read here.
http://digital-photography-school.com/crop-factor-explained

I shoot a lot on micro four thirds cameras. These have a 2x crop factor. So a 50mm lens is effectively a 100mm lens. I still use it considerably. I do also have a 20mm prime that puts me at 40mm which is much more useful for everyday shooting. The 35mm though will put you nearer to a 50mm full frame equivalent, which is why those lenses are so popular.

 

[03zoomzoom]

I've been on that darn site a couple dozen times and never came across that page. That makes more sense now. Thanks! I've been looking around on e-bay/craigslist and haven't come across any good deals yet. I think the 35mm would be the better choice for that camera. I've been bouncing between auto focus and manual focus. I like the fact that with an auto focus, I have the option for both. But that normally jumps up the price a good amount. I guess I'll just have to keep my eyes open for a while. I don't NEED one at the moment, but when the right deal comes around...Thanks again guys!

 

[WillD]

For portraits I would prefer 50mm on a crop sensor, 85mm on a full frame body.

 

[JDM_Pro5]

50mm FTW

 

[R3d Baron]

For portraits I would prefer 50mm on a crop sensor, 85mm on a full frame body.

<3 my 85mm on my ff.