 Pat Harry |
Which lens for an office baby shower? I was just asked to take photos for an office baby shower tomorrow. I typically shoot "things", not people, and outdoors, not indoors. But I'm looking forward to this opportunity. I'd like some suggestions on which of my lenses would be my best option. I do have an external flash, and will use that to bounce light. I have a Nikon D80, and all my lenses are Nikon. My lens choices are: I'm leaning towards the 50mm for the speed. But I'll sacrifice the ability to get more people in the shot, or get closer without being in their faces. If I can find a place nearby, I could possibly rent a lens for the day. If I did that, I'm thinking AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Autofocus Lens. But I'd prefer not to rent if I can avoid it.
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Pat Harry |
Okay, you all left me to fend for myself. :) I primarily used the 50mm 1.8 lens. The picture quality is just so much better with that one than my kit lens. However, I had at least three people tell me I was too close (in their space, I guess). So I briefly changed to the kit telephoto. Next time I do something like this, I'll rent the 70 - 200 mm 2.8 lens. Or maybe I'll just get one. If I can save the $$$.
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Pat Harry |
Oh - and the mom-to-be wore white - she never wears white, and she picked today. And the shower was held in a conference room where the walls were all white boards. Very reflective white boards!!
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Thomas P. Masty |
Sometimes when people tell me, you are too close I'll take a moment to get a good look at their face and assure them. They sometimes just need the photographer to look at them while acknowledging their comment. Then they are usually fine. They like to defer to a photographer who can see their beauty. It totally shifts the dynamic.
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- Dennis Flanagan Contact Dennis Flanagan Dennis Flanagan's Gallery |
You might have better luck with the 18-135mm and flash than the others for most shots. The problem with the 50 and 60mm lens is the focal length. With the 1.5 lens magnification level, you are shooting at 75 and 90mm respectively. You may have trouble getting everything in your frame unless it's a very large room.
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