Comments on: Wide-Angle Lenses For Real Estate Photography: How Wide is Wide? http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/ Tips and Techniques for Real Estate Photography Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:14:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: Leigh http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/#comment-10107 Leigh Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:22:35 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/#comment-10107 Hi there, really desperate for some good advice from a professional. I can't decide upon the 10-22mm canon or the 14mm L canon for property shoots on a 40D. I'm not sure if the 14mm (will become 23mm) will be wide enough, but I really would like that quality and sharpness. Will 23mm be sufficient? Is the 10mm-22mm a better choice? Would be most grateful for a reply. Hi there, really desperate for some good advice from a professional.
I can’t decide upon the 10-22mm canon or the 14mm L canon for property shoots on a 40D. I’m not sure if the 14mm (will become 23mm) will be wide enough, but I really would like that quality and sharpness. Will 23mm be sufficient? Is the 10mm-22mm a better choice? Would be most grateful for a reply.

]]> By: Chad Jones http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/#comment-3287 Chad Jones Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:54:10 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/#comment-3287 I use the Sigma 10-20mm on my Canon XTI with a Canon 430EX Strobe and a Gary Fong Diffuser. Love the setup. I remove all of the Barrel Distortion and what not with DXO Optics Pro 4.5. This software makes every single image POP and if you compose your shot correctly it will make most all horz. and vert. edges straight. I use this same lens for my panoramic photos on a Kaidian Spherical tripod head. I use the Sigma 10-20mm on my Canon XTI with a Canon 430EX Strobe and a Gary Fong Diffuser. Love the setup. I remove all of the Barrel Distortion and what not with DXO Optics Pro 4.5. This software makes every single image POP and if you compose your shot correctly it will make most all horz. and vert. edges straight. I use this same lens for my panoramic photos on a Kaidian Spherical tripod head.

]]> By: Photography For Real Estate » Two New Low-end DSLRs Announced At PMA http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/#comment-3266 Photography For Real Estate » Two New Low-end DSLRs Announced At PMA Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:29:21 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/#comment-3266 [...] estate photography than the typical 18-55m kit lenses that come bundled with low end DSLRs. See my Wide angle lens post for advice on what lenses are suitable for real estate [...] […] estate photography than the typical 18-55m kit lenses that come bundled with low end DSLRs. See my Wide angle lens post for advice on what lenses are suitable for real estate […]

]]> By: Donna http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/#comment-2459 Donna Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:38:47 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/#comment-2459 It's my first time on this site too. I would also like to get into Realestate photography, I have a Nikon D80 with a 18-135mm lense and a tripod, is that sufficient. i will look into the elevated side of things once I progress, or should I have that before I start. Also I do not have a remote flashgun, do I need one? Are most RE photographers qualified or can you just be a good at what you do? I have a company wanting to use me for their clients holiday rentals but as I have never done this in a professional capacity before am a little worried that I won't be operating under a business name. That is something for the future, so will it look unprofessional at this tage? So many questions, I will be truly grateful for anyone's advice. It’s my first time on this site too. I would also like to get into Realestate photography, I have a Nikon D80 with a 18-135mm lense and a tripod, is that sufficient. i will look into the elevated side of things once I progress, or should I have that before I start. Also I do not have a remote flashgun, do I need one?

Are most RE photographers qualified or can you just be a good at what you do?

I have a company wanting to use me for their clients holiday rentals but as I have never done this in a professional capacity before am a little worried that I won’t be operating under a business name. That is something for the future, so will it look unprofessional at this tage?

So many questions, I will be truly grateful for anyone’s advice.

]]> By: larry http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/#comment-2377 larry Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:05:03 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/#comment-2377 Marlene, Tell me which specific Pentax you have and I can help you with specifics. Send me e-mail at larry@lohrman.com Marlene,
Tell me which specific Pentax you have and I can help you with specifics. Send me e-mail at larry@lohrman.com

]]> By: Marlene Colucci http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/#comment-2374 Marlene Colucci Tue, 15 Jan 2008 03:45:34 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/#comment-2374 It's the first time I've been on this site, and I've found the articles & comments to be quite interesting. I would like to get into the Real Estate Photography field & was wondering if you had any suggestions, tips, advice as to how I would go about this? I have a Pentax 35mm but have been wanting to sell it for a better camera. What so you think about the Pentax cameras? I would be doing this in New York (upstate) & Honolulu, Hawaii. Adivce?? Any books, dvd's, etc to learn on. Much appreciated. It’s the first time I’ve been on this site, and I’ve found the articles & comments to be quite interesting. I would like to get into the Real Estate Photography field & was wondering if you had any suggestions, tips, advice as to how I would go about this? I have a Pentax 35mm but have been wanting to sell it for a better camera. What so you think about the Pentax cameras? I would be doing this in New York (upstate) & Honolulu, Hawaii. Adivce?? Any books, dvd’s, etc to learn on. Much appreciated.

]]> By: Stacy Thomas http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/#comment-2246 Stacy Thomas Sat, 12 Jan 2008 01:34:55 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/#comment-2246 Great post! Our company, Video Openhouse (http://www.vopenhouse.ca) provides photography services to Realtors in Vancouver, Canada. We have been regularly using a Nikon D50 with a Sigma 10-20mm lens. Despite the occasional complaint that the rooms are smaller than they appear in person, our clients have been tremendously happy with their photos! Great post! Our company, Video Openhouse (http://www.vopenhouse.ca) provides photography services to Realtors in Vancouver, Canada. We have been regularly using a Nikon D50 with a Sigma 10-20mm lens. Despite the occasional complaint that the rooms are smaller than they appear in person, our clients have been tremendously happy with their photos!

]]> By: Marc Lacoste http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/#comment-2069 Marc Lacoste Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:07:38 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/#comment-2069 Ken is funnier and almost everything he writes is OK. I learned a lot on his website, I'm glad he could live with it. At least he recognize earning something with. Ken is funnier and almost everything he writes is OK. I learned a lot on his website, I’m glad he could live with it. At least he recognize earning something with.

]]> By: Jon http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/#comment-2064 Jon Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:47:21 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/#comment-2064 Nice writeup, but I HIGHLY recommend that people avoid Ken Rockwell's advice. Sometimes his advice is correct, but only because the advice that will make him the most money happened to also be good advice. Usually he's just wrong. The real clue is that he doesn't earn a living with photography. He even quit his dayjob because he makes enough from advertising on his ridiculous site. Stick to www.bythom.com for Nikon, and www.robgalbraith.com and www.fredmiranda.com for better (though still sometimes biased) advice for all makes. Nice writeup, but I HIGHLY recommend that people avoid Ken Rockwell’s advice. Sometimes his advice is correct, but only because the advice that will make him the most money happened to also be good advice. Usually he’s just wrong. The real clue is that he doesn’t earn a living with photography. He even quit his dayjob because he makes enough from advertising on his ridiculous site.

Stick to www.bythom.com for Nikon, and www.robgalbraith.com and www.fredmiranda.com for better (though still sometimes biased) advice for all makes.

]]> By: Cherie Irwin http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/#comment-2011 Cherie Irwin Wed, 02 Jan 2008 23:32:02 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/#comment-2011 I shoot with the Canon 10-22mm, also. I traded in the Tokina 12-24 for it. The Tokina had quite a bit of noticeable barrel distortion and bowing on the left side when it was wide open, and I was tired of fixing it in every image. When I was shopping, I did some comparison shots with the Sigma, Tokina and Canon lenses. The Canon was the clear winner, and I like that I have the extra 2mm when I need it...for instance when all of the corners in a room are stuffed full of junk, or furniture. I rarely have to fix distortion with the Canon, and I like that it has a little cooler color than the Tokina. My White Balance was always too warm with the Tokina. If you are shopping and can afford the Canon 10-22mm, it is an excellent choice. BTW, I think that Canon is offering Instant Rebates on it this month. I bought mine for $799, but I saw it on B&H for around $659...They also have a rebate on the Canon 580EX II Speedlight, it's $359. I shoot with the Canon 10-22mm, also. I traded in the Tokina 12-24 for it. The Tokina had quite a bit of noticeable barrel distortion and bowing on the left side when it was wide open, and I was tired of fixing it in every image. When I was shopping, I did some comparison shots with the Sigma, Tokina and Canon lenses. The Canon was the clear winner, and I like that I have the extra 2mm when I need it…for instance when all of the corners in a room are stuffed full of junk, or furniture. I rarely have to fix distortion with the Canon, and I like that it has a little cooler color than the Tokina. My White Balance was always too warm with the Tokina. If you are shopping and can afford the Canon 10-22mm, it is an excellent choice. BTW, I think that Canon is offering Instant Rebates on it this month. I bought mine for $799, but I saw it on B&H for around $659…They also have a rebate on the Canon 580EX II Speedlight, it’s $359.

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