Comments on: 4 Basic Principles For Choosing a Real Estate Lens http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/06/26/4-basic-principles-for-choosing-a-real-estate-lens/ Helping Real Estate Photographers Be Successful Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:02:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Theo http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/06/26/4-basic-principles-for-choosing-a-real-estate-lens/comment-page-1/#comment-6486 Theo Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:42:58 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/06/26/4-basic-principles-for-choosing-a-real-estate-lens/#comment-6486 I use a Tokina 12-24mm with Nikon D80 and I'm very happy with the quality. I use a Tokina 12-24mm with Nikon D80 and I’m very happy with the quality.

]]> By: larry http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/06/26/4-basic-principles-for-choosing-a-real-estate-lens/comment-page-1/#comment-6460 larry Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:10:38 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/06/26/4-basic-principles-for-choosing-a-real-estate-lens/#comment-6460 Larry G- What I'm saying is that with a 8400 24mm effective is about the widest angle you are going to be able to go with converter... that's where a Nikon converter will take you. If you are going shoot RE photography I believe the best choice is a DSLR and wide angle. Larry G- What I’m saying is that with a 8400 24mm effective is about the widest angle you are going to be able to go with converter… that’s where a Nikon converter will take you. If you are going shoot RE photography I believe the best choice is a DSLR and wide angle.

]]> By: larry http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/06/26/4-basic-principles-for-choosing-a-real-estate-lens/comment-page-1/#comment-6459 larry Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:05:31 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/06/26/4-basic-principles-for-choosing-a-real-estate-lens/#comment-6459 JR- Probably one of the two Sigmas. The data is all at: http://photographyforrealestate.net/lenses/ ... I'm not good at math;) JR- Probably one of the two Sigmas. The data is all at: http://photographyforrealestate.net/lenses/ … I’m not good at math;)

]]> By: Larry G. http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/06/26/4-basic-principles-for-choosing-a-real-estate-lens/comment-page-1/#comment-6458 Larry G. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:02:43 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/06/26/4-basic-principles-for-choosing-a-real-estate-lens/#comment-6458 Thanks for the rapid reply. Do you think 24mm is enough to take pictures of a smaller room, but still get most of the room in the picture? Or should I be looking at spending my childs education money and get a dslr? Keep in mind, my only purpose is real estate. I am a Realtor and trying to keep my expenses to a minimum without sacrificing my clients needs. I can get set up with a coolpix 8400 (used, with wide angle converter and sb-800 flash for about $500), or, a new dslr for about $2k. I guess the main question is -- Is there a noticable difference to the "untrained eye" to justify the cost difference? The problem I am most concerned with is -- taking pictures of a medium sized room, only to get 1/2 of it in a picture, therefore, the room ends up looking smaller than it really is on the internet. Thanks for the rapid reply. Do you think 24mm is enough to take pictures of a smaller room, but still get most of the room in the picture? Or should I be looking at spending my childs education money and get a dslr? Keep in mind, my only purpose is real estate. I am a Realtor and trying to keep my expenses to a minimum without sacrificing my clients needs. I can get set up with a coolpix 8400 (used, with wide angle converter and sb-800 flash for about $500), or, a new dslr for about $2k. I guess the main question is — Is there a noticable difference to the “untrained eye” to justify the cost difference? The problem I am most concerned with is — taking pictures of a medium sized room, only to get 1/2 of it in a picture, therefore, the room ends up looking smaller than it really is on the internet.

]]> By: JR http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/06/26/4-basic-principles-for-choosing-a-real-estate-lens/comment-page-1/#comment-6456 JR Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:06:28 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/06/26/4-basic-principles-for-choosing-a-real-estate-lens/#comment-6456 Larry, Thanks for the reply on the lens. I did the math and you have confirmed it. I have bought the wrong startup lens. Therefore, for the Nikon D300, which lens renders the BEST performance for an interior shot ranging from a living-room to a 2-piece bath? Given a cross-over point between price and performance? TIA ;-D Larry,
Thanks for the reply on the lens. I did the math and you have confirmed it. I have bought the wrong startup lens.
Therefore, for the Nikon D300, which lens renders the BEST performance for an interior shot ranging from a living-room to a 2-piece bath? Given a cross-over point between price and performance?
TIA
;-D

]]> By: larry http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/06/26/4-basic-principles-for-choosing-a-real-estate-lens/comment-page-1/#comment-6451 larry Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:02:07 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/06/26/4-basic-principles-for-choosing-a-real-estate-lens/#comment-6451 JR- 18x1.5=27 effective focal length--- In my opinion 27mm is not a wide angle lens for interiors. JR- 18×1.5=27 effective focal length— In my opinion 27mm is not a wide angle lens for interiors.

]]> By: larry http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/06/26/4-basic-principles-for-choosing-a-real-estate-lens/comment-page-1/#comment-6450 larry Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:59:15 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/06/26/4-basic-principles-for-choosing-a-real-estate-lens/#comment-6450 Larry G. - All digital cameras have focal length multipliers except full frame bodies like Nikon D3, and Canon 1Ds series. Converters get you to around 24mm effective focal length. Converters are OK but typically are not as high a quality as more expensive glass. Larry G. – All digital cameras have focal length multipliers except full frame bodies like Nikon D3, and Canon 1Ds series.

Converters get you to around 24mm effective focal length. Converters are OK but typically are not as high a quality as more expensive glass.

]]> By: Larry G. http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/06/26/4-basic-principles-for-choosing-a-real-estate-lens/comment-page-1/#comment-6449 Larry G. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:37:45 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/06/26/4-basic-principles-for-choosing-a-real-estate-lens/#comment-6449 You mention the low end DSLR's have a focal length multiplier. What about the Nikon Coolpix 8400 point and shoot? Does it have a multiplier? How does its converter compare? I hear alot of photographers rave about its capabilities considering it is a point and shoot. thanks in advance. You mention the low end DSLR’s have a focal length multiplier. What about the Nikon Coolpix 8400 point and shoot? Does it have a multiplier? How does its converter compare? I hear alot of photographers rave about its capabilities considering it is a point and shoot. thanks in advance.

]]> By: JR http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/06/26/4-basic-principles-for-choosing-a-real-estate-lens/comment-page-1/#comment-6436 JR Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:18:43 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/06/26/4-basic-principles-for-choosing-a-real-estate-lens/#comment-6436 I have recently purchased a D300 with a Nikkor Lens 18-200 mm VR as an all-purpose lens to shoot my own listing. I can see that I have sacrificed Aperture Ranges in retrospect. Did I make a gross error wasting my money by not purchasing an ExtraWide Format lens instead? I have recently purchased a D300 with a Nikkor Lens 18-200 mm VR as an all-purpose lens to shoot my own listing.
I can see that I have sacrificed Aperture Ranges in retrospect.
Did I make a gross error wasting my money by not purchasing an ExtraWide Format lens instead?

]]> By: Matthew http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/06/26/4-basic-principles-for-choosing-a-real-estate-lens/comment-page-1/#comment-6404 Matthew Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:07:58 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/06/26/4-basic-principles-for-choosing-a-real-estate-lens/#comment-6404 I have been fortunate to have had the use of both canon and nikon equipment and used both branded as well as generic lenses for wide angle purposes. I have found the sigma wide angle zoom lenses with the bubble front to be very problematic with lens flare and edge to edge sharpness, hence I have reverted to the canon nikon equivalent for this type of work. Furthermore, I am reverting to Nikon as I prefer the colour balance and overall crispness for my work. Once I get my hands on a nikon 14-24 with a D3(full frame) I believe this will make the most cost effective package. I have read nothing but good news of this new nikon glass. I find most of the time 12mm(18mm on D2x) is what i use at about f7.1. It just works for me! The best piece of advice I can share is as stated in point 4 above. get the best lens you can afford. Estate agents always like to know they have the best equipment working for them... I have been fortunate to have had the use of both canon and nikon equipment and used both branded as well as generic lenses for wide angle purposes. I have found the sigma wide angle zoom lenses with the bubble front to be very problematic with lens flare and edge to edge sharpness, hence I have reverted to the canon nikon equivalent for this type of work. Furthermore, I am reverting to Nikon as I prefer the colour balance and overall crispness for my work. Once I get my hands on a nikon 14-24 with a D3(full frame) I believe this will make the most cost effective package. I have read nothing but good news of this new nikon glass. I find most of the time 12mm(18mm on D2x) is what i use at about f7.1. It just works for me!
The best piece of advice I can share is as stated in point 4 above. get the best lens you can afford. Estate agents always like to know they have the best equipment working for them…

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