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/ Helping Real Estate Photographers Be Successful Fri, 25 May 2012 01:11:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: larry http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/comment-page-2/#comment-65899 larry Mon, 14 May 2012 22:52:06 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/#comment-65899 @Ian- I was a realtor in the Seattle area and worked with my wife who was a top listing agent on Seattle's Eastside since the mid-1980s. I never found carrying a DSLR to be a negative. In fact, the reverse was true. Our listing clients sought us out and hired us to sell their home because because we were serious about great marketing photos and the difference between what other Realtors were doing and what we did was noticeable. The reason everyone that is serious about shooting great marketing photos uses a DSLR is that it's the only way you can use a quality wide-angle lens. All these little gadgets that screw on pocket cameras and cell phones create crappy results. @Ian- I was a realtor in the Seattle area and worked with my wife who was a top listing agent on Seattle’s Eastside since the mid-1980s. I never found carrying a DSLR to be a negative. In fact, the reverse was true. Our listing clients sought us out and hired us to sell their home because because we were serious about great marketing photos and the difference between what other Realtors were doing and what we did was noticeable.

The reason everyone that is serious about shooting great marketing photos uses a DSLR is that it’s the only way you can use a quality wide-angle lens. All these little gadgets that screw on pocket cameras and cell phones create crappy results.

]]> By: Ian http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/comment-page-2/#comment-65898 Ian Mon, 14 May 2012 22:28:25 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/#comment-65898 Hello Larry, I understand most photographers carry their DSLRs all over the place but I dont have that luxury. I am a real estate agent and must carry something small enough to fit in my pocket so clients dont think they are with a wedding photographer instead of a real estate professional. For that reason I need the widest possible lens that can help me take room and bathroom pictures but that comes standard in a compact camera. Which would the best one be? Hello Larry, I understand most photographers carry their DSLRs all over the place but I dont have that luxury. I am a real estate agent and must carry something small enough to fit in my pocket so clients dont think they are with a wedding photographer instead of a real estate professional. For that reason I need the widest possible lens that can help me take room and bathroom pictures but that comes standard in a compact camera. Which would the best one be?

]]> By: Tracy http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/comment-page-2/#comment-65155 Tracy Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:52:35 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/#comment-65155 Thank you Larry. I think certain on camera flashes are capable of evenly shooting enough fill light with available light in any size room. I just don't think many flashes sensor under 20mm. I guess I need a powerful enough flash that I can bounce off of a card to eliminate direct center point luminance. When I used to shoot film, I used a powerful strobe system and bounced off of walls, but with digital it doesn't seem to produce the same affects. I'll work it out. Just another thing to problem solve. Thanks for your input though. Thank you Larry. I think certain on camera flashes are capable of evenly shooting enough fill light with available light in any size room. I just don’t think many flashes sensor under 20mm. I guess I need a powerful enough flash that I can bounce off of a card to eliminate direct center point luminance. When I used to shoot film, I used a powerful strobe system and bounced off of walls, but with digital it doesn’t seem to produce the same affects. I’ll work it out. Just another thing to problem solve. Thanks for your input though.

]]> By: larry http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/comment-page-2/#comment-64970 larry Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:08:53 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/#comment-64970 @Tracy- a single flash will only be good for lighting small rooms... typically you'll need multiple flashes to light medium or large rooms. @Tracy- a single flash will only be good for lighting small rooms… typically you’ll need multiple flashes to light medium or large rooms.

]]> By: Tracy http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/comment-page-2/#comment-64965 Tracy Sat, 21 Apr 2012 03:16:22 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/#comment-64965 My question is more about flash luminance. I would like to know what flash is appropriate for a canon d40 using a 11-18mm Tamron lens? I shoot a lot of architecture and real estate but am finding that my images are only partially illuminated and dark. It makes me not want to shoot with a flash at all and only use available light. But that is too time consuming. Any ideas on what type of flash I could purchase that is best suitable for that lens and interior photography? My question is more about flash luminance. I would like to know what flash is appropriate for a canon d40 using a 11-18mm Tamron lens? I shoot a lot of architecture and real estate but am finding that my images are only partially illuminated and dark. It makes me not want to shoot with a flash at all and only use available light. But that is too time consuming. Any ideas on what type of flash I could purchase that is best suitable for that lens and interior photography?

]]> By: larry http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/comment-page-2/#comment-64170 larry Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:58:27 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/#comment-64170 @Mark- Yes on a Fullframe body the 14-24mm is ideal for interiors. You can't do any better. around 20mm to 24mm effective focal length is the sweet spot for interiors and the 14-24mm is probably the highest quality lens on the planet. @Mark- Yes on a Fullframe body the 14-24mm is ideal for interiors. You can’t do any better. around 20mm to 24mm effective focal length is the sweet spot for interiors and the 14-24mm is probably the highest quality lens on the planet.

]]> By: Mark http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/comment-page-2/#comment-64167 Mark Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:53:42 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/#comment-64167 At wits end: Nikon... I have pulled all of my hair out looking at wide lenses. I am upgrading to FX. BOTTOM LINE... Will the "Holy Grail" Nikon 14-24mm f2.8 be wide enough for 90%+ of the shots??? I have all of the upper focal lengths covered. I am only worried about less than 24mm. Remember, this will go on a FX, so I will get the full 14mm. Thanks! At wits end: Nikon…

I have pulled all of my hair out looking at wide lenses. I am upgrading to FX. BOTTOM LINE… Will the “Holy Grail” Nikon 14-24mm f2.8 be wide enough for 90%+ of the shots??? I have all of the upper focal lengths covered. I am only worried about less than 24mm. Remember, this will go on a FX, so I will get the full 14mm. Thanks!

]]> By: Steven Schafer http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/comment-page-2/#comment-63297 Steven Schafer Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:27:45 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/#comment-63297 I have used the Sigma 10-20 for years and it's perfect for the job. I have a rule when shooting rooms--only show 2 walls. While there will always be critics, I belive the job is to help the agent get the most exposure, most showings. The purpose of a tour is not to rule out a house, but to be inviting enough to see it in person. I have used the Sigma 10-20 for years and it’s perfect for the job. I have a rule when shooting rooms–only show 2 walls. While there will always be critics, I belive the job is to help the agent get the most exposure, most showings. The purpose of a tour is not to rule out a house, but to be inviting enough to see it in person.

]]> By: Karen Clemente http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/comment-page-2/#comment-63211 Karen Clemente Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:12:47 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/#comment-63211 I have a Nikon D90 that I plan on using for my real estate photography. If money is no option, what lens would you recommend as the best one to use? I have a Nikon D90 that I plan on using for my real estate photography. If money is no option, what lens would you recommend as the best one to use?

]]> By: Izabelle http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/comment-page-2/#comment-62669 Izabelle Thu, 15 Mar 2012 08:58:57 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/12/31/wide-angle-lenses-for-real-estate-photography-how-wide-is-wide/#comment-62669 I am relatively new to real estate photography. I shoot with a 50D and a 8-15mm fisheye for it, and correct the curves in post production. I am looking at the Sigma 10-20, as the fisheye lens gives me too much distortion when i use it below 15mm, and i am after that little bit more room to be able to do some wider shots. I will be upgrading to full frame soon, but i will obviously need to keep my 50D for interiors as the 10-20 is specifically for crop sensors. Would experienced real estate photogs suggest i make do with my 8-15 fisheye instead of spending on a 10-20? I've read a few comments here that have said using the 10-20 at its widest is too wide. I don't want to purchase a lens and find it being similar to my 8-15mm. I am relatively new to real estate photography. I shoot with a 50D and a 8-15mm fisheye for it, and correct the curves in post production. I am looking at the Sigma 10-20, as the fisheye lens gives me too much distortion when i use it below 15mm, and i am after that little bit more room to be able to do some wider shots.

I will be upgrading to full frame soon, but i will obviously need to keep my 50D for interiors as the 10-20 is specifically for crop sensors.

Would experienced real estate photogs suggest i make do with my 8-15 fisheye instead of spending on a 10-20? I’ve read a few comments here that have said using the 10-20 at its widest is too wide. I don’t want to purchase a lens and find it being similar to my 8-15mm.

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