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1. Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
- 10-20mm focal length
- 15-30mm equivalent focal length on APS-C cameras, 20-40mm equivalent focal length on Four Thirds / Micro Four Thirds cameras, 16-32mm equivalent focal length on Canon APS-C cameras
- F4-5.6 maximum aperture; F22-32 minimum
- Ring-type ultrasonic-type AF motor with full-time manual focusing
- 77mm filters
- 0.24m/9.45" minimum focus
- Available in Canon EF, Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha, Sigma SA, Nikon F (DX) mounts
- Vignetting will occur if the lens is used with digital cameras with image sensors larger than APS-C size or 35mm SLR cameras.
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Color | Black |
Height | 3.30708 Inches |
Length | 3.18897 Inches |
Weight | 1.0361726314 Pounds |
Width | 3.30708 Inches |
2. Yongnuo RF-603 N3 2.4GHz Wireless Flash Trigger/Wireless Shutter Release Transceiver Kit for Nikon D90/D3100/D5000/D7000
- Works as a wireless shutter release control to trigger your camera
- Transceiver System - works as a wireless flash trigger and receiver
- Each RF-603 is designed to work as trigger and as receiver
- Compatible with Nikon D90/D3100/D5000/D7000 Series cameras for shutter release control
- Includes (2) RF-603 transceivers (1) N3 shutter release cord
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Color | Black |
Height | 1.5 Inches |
Length | 6 Inches |
Weight | 0.44 Pounds |
Width | 4 Inches |
Release date | July 2014 |
3. Canon Portrait and Travel Two Lens Kit with 50mm f/1.8 and 10-18mm Lenses
- EF 50mm f/1.8 STM is a compact, lightweight fixed focal length lens ideal for everyday photos, and with a large f/1.8 aperture, a perfect lens for low-light photography and creative background blur
- EF-S10-18mm F4.5-5.6 IS STM is an EF-S ultra-wide zoom lens with an impressive starting focal length (16mm in 35mm equivalence). For expansive scenery from tall buildings to inspiring mountain ranges, the wide angle of view from the EF-S 10–18mm f/4.5–5.6 IS STM helps you achieve vivid colors and details during your travels
- A stepping motor (Gear-type STM) supports the Movie Servo AF function in providing smooth and quiet continuous AF during video recording, as well as when shooting photos
- EF 50mm f/1.8 STM:Minimum focusing distance of 1.15 ft. (0.35m); maximum magnification of 0.21x. EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM:Full-time manual focus allows manual focus adjustment while in AF Mode
- Use the EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens with your full-frame Canon DSLR, or the EF-S 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 IS STM lens with any Canon DSLR with an APS-C sized sensor. The EF 50mm can also be used with an APS-C sized sensor camera, however, it is best utilized with a full-frame sensor model for optimal performance.
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Color | Black |
Height | 4.8 Inches |
Length | 8.5 Inches |
Weight | 1.2 Pounds |
Width | 5.9 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
4. NIKON AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II Lens - White Box (New)
- Compact telephoto zoom that's great for action, people and travel. Metering - Full aperture
- Focal Length Range : 55 -200 mm, Minimum Focus Distance : 3.7 ft. ( 1.1 m). Maximum angle of view (DX-format): 28°50', Minimum angle of view (DX-format): 8°
- Super Integrated Coating (SIC) delivers superior color quality while reducing ghosting and lens flare
- Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass nearly eliminates optical distortion, while a rounded seven-blade diaphragm makes out of focus elements look more natural
- Nikon Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization provides 4.0 stops of blur free handheld shooting, assuring dramatically sharper still images, steadier HD videos and enhanced low-light performance
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Color | Black |
Height | 2.79527 Inches |
Length | 3.26771 Inches |
Weight | 0.661386786 Pounds |
Width | 2.79527 Inches |
Release date | February 2015 |
Size | 2.8" x 2.8" x 3.27" |
Number of items | 1 |
5. Meike MK-X1EM Metal Bracket Hand Grip for Sony A9 A7MIII a7RIII a7RII a7II a7SII Camera
- New Brackt Hand Grip for Sony A9.A7MIII.a7RIII.a7RII.a7II.a7SII Camera Improve comfort grip
- The bottom is equipped with 1/4 screw holes, which can be used with products with 1/4 screw
- Quick-mounted slide chute on the bottom for quick use with tripod head
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Color | Black |
Height | 0.79 Inches |
Length | 4.09 Inches |
Weight | 0.22 Pounds |
Width | 2.28 Inches |
Size | For Sony Alpha |
6. Foto&Tech IR Wireless Remote Control Compatible with Sony A7R IV III II,A7III A9 A7 II A7 A7R A7S A6600 A6500 A6400 A6300 A6000 A55 A65 A77 A99 A900 A700 A580 A560 A550 A500 NEX-7 NEX-6 NEX5T NEX-5R
- Wireless Shutter Release -Trigger the cameras shutter release remotely from a distance
- Eliminates vibrations caused by physically pressing the shutter release.
- Operating range- up to 32 ft.
- It is powered by a CR-2025 3v battery (included).
- Sony compatible, replaces Sony RMT-DSLR2, works for taking pictures. 1 Year Replacement Warranty by Foto&Tech. It is for use with the following Sony cameras: Sony A7R IV, A7III, A7R III, A9, A7R II A7 II A7 A7R A7S A6600 A6500 A6400 A6300 A6000, SLT-A99 A77 A65 A57 A55 A33, ILCA-99M2, ILCA-77M2, A900 A850 A700 A580 A560 A550 A500 A450 A390 A380 A330 A290 A230, NEX-7 NEX-6 NEX-5 NEX5T NEX-5R NEX-5N, ILCE-9 7SM2 7S 7RM4 7RM3 7RM2 7R 7M3 7M2 7 6600 6500 6400 6300 6000.
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Color | Black |
Height | 0.75 Inches |
Length | 3.75 Inches |
Weight | 0.07 Pounds |
Width | 2 Inches |
Size | 1 PC |
7. Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
10-20mm focal length15-30mm equivalent focal length on APS-C cameras, 20-40mm equivalent focal length on Four Thirds / Micro Four Thirds cameras, 16-32mm equivalent focal length on Canon APS-C camerasF4-5.6 maximum aperture; F22-32 minimumRing-type ultrasonic-type AF motor with full-time manual focu...
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Color | Black |
Height | 3.30708 Inches |
Length | 3.18897 Inches |
Weight | 1.0361726314 Pounds |
Width | 3.30708 Inches |
8. Lifelimit Accessories Starter Kit Compatible with Gopro Hero 8/7/6/Fusion/5/Session 4/3/2/HD Hero Black Silver Cameras WiMius Rollei QUMOX Campark AKASO APEMAN DBPOWER
- Chest strap:Let you wear all GoPro cameras (except Digital HERO 5 Wrist Camera) on your chest Comfortable, fully-adjustable design fits all shapes and sizes, including over large jackets Perfect mount for skiing, kayaking, biking, motocross, equestrian and other action sports Lets you capture your knees & skis on the slopes, or your bike frame & handlebars Easy way to share the filming with your friends
- Headband:FEATURES of the Head Strap Mount Fully adjustable to fit all sizes, the Head Strap is compatible with all GoPro cameras and great for keeping the footage clear while you shred
- Bicycle clip:Handlebar Seatpost Mount Part of the GoPro Hero Camera is its go-anywhere versatility. And to make the most of it, you may want to be able to mount the camera securely to your bike. With the Mounting Clamp, you can attach your camera to any round or semi-round tube from 19 - 35mm in diameter. So you can have your camera on the chainstays, seatpost, handlebars, or even on the fork legs. Whatever view you choose, you can capture it.
- The GoPro Handlebar Mounting Clamp includes the tool-free handlebar clamp and a three-way adjustable pivot arm so you can position the camera housing at any angle relative to the clamp.
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Height | 1.97 Inches |
Length | 5.91 Inches |
Width | 3.94 Inches |
9. Aputure Timer Camera Remote Control Shutter Cable 3N, for Nikon D90, D3100, D3200, D5000, D5100, D7000, Inexpensive Intervalometer for Time Lapse
Premium Grade Shutter Cable Release with Timer and IntervelAuto-focusing, interval 1sec - 100hr. Shutter Count: 1-399 times + infinityFirst Shot Delay from 1 sec. up to 100hr.Dimension: 15.4cm (L) x 4cm (W) x 1.8 cm (D) (cord excluded), 1.2" LCD Display, 14" Cord.24 Month Manufacture Warranty
10. X-Rite ColorChecker Passport Photo (MSCCPP)
- Ideal for photographers shooting still images in a Raw workflow
- Creates professional, custom camera profiles in minutes using the industry standard 24 patch Classic target.
- Combines 3 photographic color-balance targets into one pocket size protective, multi-positionable patented case that adjusts to any scene
- EXCLUSIVE X-RITE TECHNOLOGY! Dual Illuminant profile creation – takes into account two different light sources to create a single profile which can be applied to a variety of lighting conditions
- Easy to use with Adobe Lightroom Plug-In or stand alone software for use in other image editing software
- Use Creative Enhancement target to quickly check and evaluate shadow details or highlight clipping; understand and control color shifting or neutralize and create a look with one click.
- Take one step closer to professional results creating custom, in-camera white-balance. Capturing a consistent white point in a set of images allows for adjustments to different lighting conditions and helps eliminate color casting
- Supported by several 3rd party software programs
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Color | Black |
Height | 1.75 Inches |
Length | 8.5 Inches |
Weight | 0.22 Pounds |
Width | 11 Inches |
11. Pixel TW-283/S2 Wireless Shutter Release Timer Remote Control for Sony Digital Camera a7 Series, a7ii,a9, a6500, a7s2, a7r, a7rii,a7s, a3000, a58, a5100, a6500, HX400, NEW-3HL
- Used Book in Good Condition
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Height | 0.83 Inches |
Length | 3.58 Inches |
Weight | 0.21 Pounds |
Width | 1.26 Inches |
12. X-Rite i1Display 2 Color Calibrator for LCD, CRT, and Laptop Displays (Old Version)
- Compact colorimeter for emissive color measurements of LCD, CRT and laptop displays
- Highest sensitivity in dark areas for better control in shadow detail and more neutral gray scale
- Detachable ambient light head to capture ambient light measurements - also serves as a dust protector for your device!
- Easily attaches to all models of LCD and CRT monitors with included built-in counterweight and suction cups
- Use at multiple workstations without additional licensing fees
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Is adult product | 1 |
Height | 2.5 Inches |
Length | 8.25 Inches |
Weight | 0.02425084882 Pounds |
Width | 5.5 Inches |
13. Opteka Voyeur Right Angle Spy Lens for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras (Attaches to 52mm and 58mm Threaded Lenses)
- Point your camera one way and shoot the other with this right angle lens attachment
- Easily attaches to your lenses filter threads (appropriate attachments for your camera included)
- This lens can be a valuable asset when shooting video (or still pictures) at the beach, pool, and other public places
- Accommodates all viewing distances from near wide-angle to full zoom
- Built-in rotating barrel to allow height adjustments. Compact, 3 1/2 inches long
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14. Sigma MC-11 Mount Converter Lens Adapter (Sigma EF-Mount Lenses to Sony E Cameras) with Altura Photo Essential Accessory Bundle
- KIT INCLUDES: Sigma MC-11 Mount Converter / Lens Adapter + Altura Photo Mini Tripod with Pistol Grip + Altura Photo Rapid Fire Wrist Strap + Altura Photo Hard-Shell Case + Altura Photo Cleaning Kit + 3 Sizes MagicFiber Microfiber Lens Pouch
- KIT INCLUDES: Sigma MC-11 Mount Converter / Lens Adapter + Altura Photo Mini Tripod with Pistol Grip + Altura Photo Rapid Fire Wrist Strap + Altura Photo Hard-Shell Case + Altura Photo Cleaning Kit + 3 Sizes MagicFiber Microfiber Lens Pouch
- ENABLES the use of Sigma EF-mount lenses on Sony E-mount mirrorless camera bodies, and maintains full lens performance, including autofocus and auto-exposure, as well as in-camera correction technologies.
- COMPATIBLE with Sony E-mount Mirrorless Camera Bodies and Sigma Canon EF-mount lenses. Can be used with APS-C (a6000, a6100, a6300, a6400, a6500, a6600) and Full Frame (A7, A7r, A9 series) sensor cameras.
- SIGMA accessories included: Front and Rear Caps + USB Cable
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15. ZOOKKI 41-in-1 Action Camera Accessories Kit for GoPro Hero 7 6 5 4 3+ 3, Black/Silver/Session/SJ4000/SJ5000/SJ6000 for DBPOWER AKASO VicTsing WiMiUS Rollei QUMOX Lightdow CamparK Sony Sports DV
- All in One Carry Case:You can put all off these accessories and GoPro camera in one case. It's very convenient to take this waterproof & shockproof case for outdoor sports and travel.
- Various Straps: Chest Belt Strap Mount & J-Hook Buckle, head belt strap mount and wrist strap mount can allow you to install the sports camera on your chest, head and wrist. The length of the strap can be flexibly adjusted. Perfect for all kinds of sporting like skating, climbing, biking, boating, and skiing.
- Bike Handlebar Holder Mount & Three-way Adjustable Pivot Arm(Without Surface Quick Release Buckle): By turning the screw, you can achieve the effect of adjusting the size of the interface. It can be easily and securely installed on your bike or motorcycle handlebar.
- Tripod Mount Adapter & Car Suction Cup Mount Holder: The car suction cup a mount holder is a universal gadget. You can adjust the GoPro to different angles by rotating the adapter's position. It can records the scene inside or outside the car easily when you are driving a car.
- Monopod Handhold Mount & Floating Hand Grip: The handhold mount can be elongated and shortened easily (8 to 37in). Floating hand grip
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Color | BLACK White |
Height | 3.07 Inches |
Length | 11.73 Inches |
Weight | 2.094391489 Pounds |
Width | 7.32 Inches |
16. Nikon 25395 MC-DC2 Remote Release Cord (1 Meter)
- Wired remote for Nikon D90 and D5000 digital SLR cameras
- Replicates functions of the camera's shutter button
- Offers immediate shutter release and shutter lock for long exposures
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Color | black |
Height | 2.59842 Inches |
Length | 1.555115 Inches |
Weight | 0.13 Pounds |
Width | 4.40944 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
17. Opteka 6.5mm f/3.5 HD Aspherical Fisheye Lens & Removable Hood for Canon EOS 80D, 77D, 70D, 60D, 60Da, 50D, 7D, T7i, T7s, T7, T6s, T6i, T6, T5i, T5, SL2 and SL1 Digital SLR Cameras
EXPANSIVE 180 DEGREE VIEW - The Opteka 6.5mm f/3.5 Circular Fisheye Lens offers an incredibly exciting perspective and takes photography to a range that exceeds the ability of the human eye. Bend the typical view of your photographs and video to the extreme with the ability to capture a full 180 deg...
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Color | Black |
Height | 2 Inches |
Length | 3 Inches |
Weight | 1 Pounds |
Width | 2 Inches |
Size | Canon EF |
18. Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM IF Lens for Canon Auto Focus Digital SLR Cameras
Equipped with Sigma's own unique OS (Optical Stabilizer) technologyFour SLD elements and three Aspherical lenses provide high image quality throughout the entire zoom rangeMinimum focusing distance of 45cm/17.7 inches and a maximum magnification of 1:3.4 makes it ideal for close-up photographySuper ...
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Color | black |
Height | 4 Inches |
Length | 3.1 Inches |
Weight | 1.39 Pounds |
Width | 3.1 Inches |
19. Tamron Auto Focus 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 VC PZD All-In-One Zoom Lens for Canon DSLR, Model BOO8E Filter Size 062mm
18-270mm focal length27-405mm equivalent focal length on APS-C cameras, 28.8-432mm equivalent focal length on Canon APS-C camerasF3.5-6.3 maximum aperture; F22-40 minimumMicromotor-type AF motor without full-time manual focusingImage stabilization62mm filters0.49m/19.29" minimum focusAvailable in Ca...
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Color | black |
Height | 2.91338 Inches |
Length | 3.46456 Inches |
Weight | 0.992080179 Pounds |
Width | 2.91338 Inches |
20. Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM FLD AF Ultra Wide Zoom Lens for APS-C sized Nikon Digital DSLR Camera
an ultra wide angle zoom lens for Nikon digital SLR camerasIncorparates four FLD low dispersion elements and three aspherical elementsHSM motors for quiet high speed focussingInternal focussingSuitable for Nikon digital SLR cameras with APS-C sensors
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Color | Black |
Height | 2.95275 Inches |
Length | 4.17322 Inches |
Weight | 1.2235655541 Pounds |
Width | 2.95275 Inches |
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Of course! It depends on your budget and what you want to photograph, but I highly recommend the 35mm f/1.8 prime lens. You can find it used for even less than the price listed ($200) as well. The lens is really sharp and decent for landscape and portraits. You can set your 18-55mm to the 35mm focal length to see what it looks like.
If you want a higher focal length than your 18-55mm, look at the 55-200mm lens. It is a kit lens sometimes bundled with the 18-55mm. There's also a 70-300mm if you want the extra 100mm range. These are usually best for something you need to zoom in on, like sports and wildlife.
If you want something super wide, I recommend either a Tokina 11-20mm or the Tokina 11-16mm. The 11-20mm is the sharpest and fastest autofocus of the two, but it is slightly more expensive. They are both good lenses. These are great for astrophotography, landscapes, and indoor architecture shots.
Here is an example picture of what different focal lengths look like. I hope this was helpful! If you have any more questions or want me to clarify something, let me know.
For $370 the HP ZR24w is a great 24" S-IPS ("super" in plane switching) display. I bought one for my mom who is an amateur photographer and she loves it. I enjoy using it as well. One thing I've noticed (and hasn't yet been a problem) is that the panel gets quite warm and radiates a significant amount of heat.
A step up would be the HP LP2475w (which I haven't actually used) for $550, or the Dell u2411 (which I have used and like) for $500. Both of these monitors are also IPS displays.
I have been using two 17" Dell ultrasharp 1703FP PVA (Patterned vertical alignment) panels since they came out in 2003. They are decent monitors. VA (Vertical alignment; in order of quality: MVA, PVA, S-PVA) panels used to be considered high-end, although most high-end panels are now IPS.
I put off buying a cheap larger 22" or 24" TN panel because I wanted to save up for a larger 27" or 30" IPS panel. I do a lot of programming (which would have benefited from a large cheap panel) but also a lot of graphic design and photo editing (which would not).
After ~8 years with the same monitors I finally upgraded to a NEC PA271W-BK-SV 2 months ago. the NEC has hardware calibration and a 2560x1440 resolution. If you can wait and save up your money, I would absolutely recommend a 27" panel. The resolution and color accuracy are phenomenal. The Dell u2711 is a great cheaper 27" IPS panel.
One possible negative about high pixel-density IPS panels is that a lot of manufacturers seem to be using very aggressive anti-glare coatings that can give the screen a "gritty" look. Like adding a slight amount of noise to a photo in Photoshop. The NEC that I have has this problem, but after a while I stopped noticing it.
Search google for IPS anti-glare coating and you will get a lot of hits. You may or may not notice it. Unfortunately, you won't be able to tell until you have the monitor in front of you.
Whatever monitor you get (unless you get a NEC SpectraView), you are going to need a monitor calibrator. I own the recently discontinued X-Rite i1 Display 2 (still an OK choice), but don't have any experience with anything else. Read reviews and pick one, but be prepared to spend at least $100.
Things to avoid:
Monitors are always getting cheaper, but good monitors are still expensive. And a good monitor means nothing if it isn't properly calibrated.
Good luck and happy shopping.
So I have a Canon T3i and a 50mm f/1.8 II. In the near future, I will be purchasing a new lens. I'm still a newbie, so I don't really have a specific style and I just shoot what's in front of me. I've been doing predominantly street photography and auto photography, but i'm also looking to branch out. It's come to my attention that I should have a wide angle lens in my arsenal as I was begging for a wider perspective when I went to my first auto show a couple weeks ago. It made framing weird, and I had to move back which was quite inconvenient in a packed show like that. I also love landscapes and views so I want something wide to capture those as well.
Here are some of the choices I'm considering.
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens
Tamron AF 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 SP Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Lens
There are also a couple lenses that I have stumbled upon that are not as wide, but have a longer focal length which may double as more than just a wide-angle.
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Lens (really have my eye on this one!)
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Standard Zoom Lens
This is all a bit confusing for a noob like me, so any help is appreciated it. If you feel like there is a better option, please do recommend it to me! And also, i'm on a working-class student budget.
One last question, how do you feel about used lenses. Just curious towards your experiences as i feel like they can be bargains. Lenses are built to last a long time if they're taken care of right? Sorry for the long post but thanks in advanced!
If I were you I'd go out and try to shoot some landscape photography with your 18-55mm lens and take a look at the shots afterwards to determine if the wide-angle is necessary. 18mm is pretty wide and would work well for a lot of landscape shots but you go shooting with it and if you think you need a bit wider then go for it!
Getting a telephoto lens would, like you said, give you a wider range of shots and would be great for wildlife photography when you're out shooting landscapes and spot a deer, or other animal.
Another lens you might want to consider is the Canon 50mm f/1.8 which is great for portraits and it's only $110.
There's this bundle here for $350 it includes the 10-18mm lens you mentioned as well as the 50mm lens I mentioned.
Some other options:
Canon 24mm f/2.8 which is a lot of people on this sub recommend as a good general purpose lens. ($150)
Samyang 14mm f/2.8 is another highly recommend wide-angle lens mentioned on this sub, manual focus only but it's cheap! ($300)
Edit:
Also, check out this thread from yesterday! It was basically asking people from this sub what their favorite relatively cheap lens were and I found it extremely helpful.
There are a lot of things wrong with this post.
The 50mm/1.8 is one of the cheapest lenses out there. Because it is a prime (instead of a zoom) they can have fairly good image quality and still offer it at a decent price.
There aren't any wide angle prime lenses in this range I'm aware of (there is a 28mm prime for $400+ but that's really not very wide on an crop sensor body). For wide angle shots your best bet is using your kit lens wide open (assuming it's something like 18mm or 28mm) and saving for a true wide angle.
Saying I want a cheap wide angle lens with good quality is like saying I want a cheap computer that can play Battlefield 3 with max settings on at full resolution. You can buy a cheap lens that might be sort of a wide angle but it's not going to perform very well.
The cheapest wide angle for a Canon that's nice is probably the Sigma 10-22mm zoom lens for close to $500.
http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-10-20mm-4-5-6-Digital-Cameras/dp/B0007U00X0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320951022&sr=8-1
If you are looking for a good all around lens that can go fairly wide open I'd look at something like this Tamron for $500
http://www.amazon.com/Tamron-17-50mm-Aspherical-Digital-Cameras/dp/B000EXR0SI/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1320951205&sr=1-1
Hey, I have the same camera and intend on doing the same thing, only on Tuesday (8/14) night. I'll miss peak by one night... :/
I've never shot a meteor shower, though.
Anyway, I use the camera more with my refractor, but I do wide-angle shots sometimes, including one of the ISS I keep meaning to post (and hope to remember to do when I get home today). Here's things I've learned in my short time in astrophotography; remember, this is general stuff, as I've never shot a meteor shower:
All right, I feel like I'm missing some things. It's late, I'm working the night shift, and I don't have my notes with me. Also, I might be rambling. I really like the D5100, though, and I feel like there's a lot of tricks to learn. That's half the fun, though, right? :D
Hi guys!
I'm traveling to Iceland soon to see the Northern Lights. As much as I want to remember it with my eyes, I haven't been able to trust my memory that well lately. I was wondering if using my Canon 7D Mark II, I could capture some incredible pictures/videos. Any advice would help! I'm not new to photography, but I'm relatively ignorant to a lot of settings (i.e. how I can get good pictures by adjusting my settings).
The lenses I'm working with are:
I'm not really looking to buy any other lenses at the moment either, so this is what I have to work with. Any suggestions on how to get the best shot would be great!
(On a side note, if anyone has any suggestions on photographing the Blue Lagoon, I'd gladly accept it :) )
Thanks! Like connorirw said, a tripod and long shutter speed is a necessity. That image in particular was taken over a 4 hour period to track the star movement. It's possible to get an effect like this with an exposure close to that length in bulb mode, but I find it's better to make a composite with several images stacked. This reduces noise and allows for the removal of any bad frames(like planes flying through the shot, etc).
So I focused on the stars and used f3.5, ISO 500, with 30sec exposures being taken over and over for the 4 hours. There are modes on most(all?) DSLRs for continuous shooting, but I used an intervalometer to set it up. At Sunrise I took another image with the lake in focus at a narrower aperture to add after creating the startrails.
Then I began the processing. I used an application called Starstax to create the composite image, which I exported to photoshop to blend the foreground in. I set the foreground layer mode to lighten and played around with a gradient filter to ensure the trails stayed bright.
This was my first attempt blending a brighter foreground layer with startrails in this way. It was trickier than I initially thought, and I'm not completely happy with the result. I typically light paint the specific foreground subject I want to focus on, which makes the editing much easier.
Sorry for the long post, hope it helped.
I have a D7000 with the Sigma 8-16mm and love it. The D7000 has very good high-ISO performance which can help with the only issue the Sigma has (it is pretty slow). You said you already have some fast lenses, so go with the Sigma. I have fast lenses too, but nothing can touch the width of the Sigma.
Many people decry the lack of filter use on the Sigma, but in my experience I haven't felt a need for one. Polarizing filters don't work so well on ultrawides anyways, and if I needed a graduated filter effect, LR has a pretty good one or I can just bracket.
The Sigma is the only non-Nikkor lens I have but it feels right at home in my collection. The case is quite nice and also fits my 17-55 f2.8 which is very handy (and a great companion to the Sigma).
If you didn't have other fast lenses, I might not suggest the Sigma and steer you towards the (fantastic) Tokina, but I wanted a wide lens and nothing is close to the Sigma there.
except for an old 70-210 vivitar I almost never use that was a gift.
Edit: If you want, PM me your location and if you are close, I will let you try out my Sigma.
/u/Jedi_Council_Worker - with a $1500 lens budget, I recommend a [$999 Sigma 24-35mm f/2 full frame lens for Canon mount] (https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-Standard-Polaroid-Neoprene-Cleaning/dp/B017MCPL3Y//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) with a [$249 Sigma MC-11 Canon to Sony Adapter] (https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-Converter-Adapter-EF-Mount-Essential/dp/B01D0JN6NU//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) and a [$248 Sony FE 50mm f/1.8] (https://www.amazon.com/Sony-FE-50mm-F1-8-Lens/dp/B01DLMD5O6//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) [Referral Links].
This setup will give you a bit of variety in focal lengths - and you won't have to push your ISO as hard in low light (yes, the camera is amazing in the dark, but lower ISOs are cleaner, even on an A7s II).
Here is the image quality the A7s II and the 24-35 can produce:
Since Sigma makes both the lens and the adapter, autofocus is pretty fast, as seen [here] (https://youtu.be/9B3de6my8Ww).
Here's the A7s II with the FE 50mm f/1.8:
(https://youtu.be/Y07mEre61CA) (1080p)
In my view, the 24-35 f/2 and the 50 f/1.8 combined are a pretty good value for your money.
Hope this is helpful and good luck!
Congrats! I don't know how it works in Australia but in the U.S Amazon is a pretty safe bet to get accessories. I definitely reccomend a good suction cup mount and the official GoPro Jaws mount, they both come in really handy.
In my experience you can either buy a relatively cheap pack of generic accessories on Amazon (which work fine). Or you can spend a little extra to get more high quality stuff like Gorillapods and Spivo sticks.
For live streaming, I think you can connect your GoPro to Periscope if you have an iOS device.
Edit: Example of a cheap accesory pack. They're not as well made as the official GoPro ones but they work well for normal use.
The best system for you is probably Nikon DSLRs. They have the best low light performance for your money in the DSLR world, and being a camera manufacturer pretty much exclusively, they have looooots of lenses.
My recommendation:
Refurb D7000 - $519. 1/320 flash sync speed, plenty good in low light, pro ergonomics, works with nikon's newer and older lenses.
Lens: 50mm f1.8G. You said portraits only, so here is your best bang for your buck lens for that. $215.
Lighting: Check out the strobist 101 lighting kit. $100ish.
Flash: YN 565 + radio triggers. $150ish.
With a memory card and whatnot, that comes to around $1000 and you have a great portrait setup. But, you're limited to one focal length (albeit a very useful one). Here are some tips if you wanna push it into the $1000-2000 range:
Nikon 80-200 f2.8D - crazy bang for your buck.
Sigma 18-35 f1.8 - the best wide/normal zoom lens for aps-c cameras. The quality out of it is nothing short of astounding.
85mm f1.8G. You want shallow depth of field? You've got it.
I've played with an SB800 and an SB900 with the camera (D7100) in commander mode. They work fine in a room where the light will reflect a bit, and they're ok behind white umbrellas, but I wouldn't push the issue much further than that.
For a mid-level solution, check out [These Guys.]
(http://www.amazon.com/Yongnuo-Wireless-Trigger-Shutter-Transceiver/dp/B004YW79F4) They work on RF so you don't have to rely on line-of-sight. They're also pretty cheap, and as an added bonus can work as a wireless shutter release. I'm waiting to get paid, and then I'm gonna order a pair of them to play with, eventually I'd like 2 pair (you need 3 to trigger 2 flash heads, and one extra never hurt anyone.) But I want to make sure they're going to work properly first. The only downside to these is that they don't do TTL, so you have to dial the flash power in manually, which doesn't matter to most people anyway.
I put a lot of research into my recent GoPro purchase. I actually ended up going with a different camera, the YI Action camera. Its a better camera for a better price.
https://www.amazon.com/YI-Action-Sports-Camera-Control/dp/B01FU9ZIMU#nav-search-keywords
Extra batteries and a charger are a must in my opinion.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01HM8L0Z6/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1518590419&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=yi+action+camera+accessories&dpPl=1&dpID=51CLAbP-ksL&ref=plSrch
GoPro accessories fit it as well.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00XHSKKXE/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1518590526&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=gopro+accessories+kit&dpPl=1&dpID=61v4Wvt6YjL&ref=plSrch
I bought everything above and love it. Good luck to you in your purchase and even more luck with fatherhood!
hey everyone, I'm going on a trip to Ireland in a couple weeks and decided it might be time to pick up a few things. for reference ive got a Canon T3i and the 2 kit lenses. (18-55, 75-300)
I thought this would be an excellent opportunity to get a wide angle lens and after looking it seems like canons 10-18 is a good choice, and they have that in a bundle that comes with the 50 f/1.8 as seen here, which seems like a good deal.
Adding two more lenses means my case is WAY too small and after reading through the megathread I found this amazon basics bag which seems more than large enough, non descript and at a very affordable price point.
so is that all good for the price? just looking for confirmation,
thanks.
That is a nice lens and does exactly what I want but I just found these two lenses that I really like. Are you familiar with them?
http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-10-20mm-4-5-6-Digital-Cameras/dp/B0007U00XK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418439271&sr=8-1&keywords=sigma+10-20mm+f%2F4-5.6+ex+d+hsm&pebp=1418439276830
http://www.amazon.com/Tokina-11-16mm-AT-X116-Digital-Cameras/dp/B0014Z3XMC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1418439061&sr=8-2&keywords=tokina+11-16mm+f%2F2+at-x116+pro+dx&pebp=1418439086107
which one would you recommend? DO you think the extra cash is worth getting the Tokina 11-16mm? Again I really appreciate you helping me out thanks :D
> Does the camera body have a built in wireless trigger that SB-600-700-800-910 respond to?
Yes, kind of. The main on the camera does a few special preflashes that the other ones can pick up. It's kind of like if I used a flashlight to send you a message in morse code -- except they do it much, much faster.
> Or do I have to mount a flash on the camera shoe, and use a wireless transmitter built into that flash to trigger a wireless receiver in another flash?
That's an option but not necessary on the newest models. However, I still often opt to buy cheap radio triggers because it's nice not having to deal with line of sight.
> Is the Nikon wireless system in SB-XXX capable with regards to range, i.e. 100meter range or more,
No, I wouldn't say so. Maybe in a pitch black environment. The range is very dependent on how bright it is since in a bright environment the bursts of light from your camera are harder to "see."
> and is it line of sight limited, or should I buy the $39 wireless radio trigger kits from eBay?
It is line of sight limited.. kind of. In a dark place if it bounces off a wall it will still trigger your flashes. It's hit or miss and depends, again, how much ambient light there is.
> Or does Nikon sell a wireless trigger kit/CLS that takes better advantage of integrated features (i-TTL via wireless triggers)?
Nikon might, but in this case the most common thing would be to buy something like Pocket Wizards. However then you're shelling out around $150-250 per transceiver which is over $300 just for one camera/flash pair. You can easily drop a thousand dollars just getting your flashes to be wireless.. which really sucks.
> What do I miss out on with cheap eBay remote flashes?
They have very long ranges and are quite reliable so you mostly only miss out on the TTL aspect. If you're fine with setting flashes manually they're very useful. I have a set of RF-602's by Yongnuo (cheap Chinese) but you'd now want to purchase the updated RF-603. They will probably be ever so slightly less reliable than a pocket wizard set, but by less reliable I mean you may miss one shot every 200-500 photos.
I got the grip as well. Love it! I still shoot my Nikons still, but less and less now days. You are going to be very happy. I would also recommend the Meike Hand Grip it is very comfortable and has a built in Arca Swiss compatible plate built in.
I also have a Sony, the A7III but it shares the same body.
The grip's I'm talking about are not the battery grip kind but the Sony extended grip or the Meike version. I bought the Meike version and even though it added about .75" to the bottom dimension of the camera it improved the handholding considerably which IMO is more important then size for walking around.
Meike
Sony
The reason I suggest these is because I believe they both have the extra accessory mount screw hole on the bottom, and You could easily modify it or just tie it around and pinch it onto the camera to attach your strap.
If you are fairly handy too you could probably drill a hole in one of the trusses in bottom to slip the peak design strap dongle thing to if you dont like the idea of pinching it.
Overall though, I really like the Meike Grip, I had a similar situation as you where I'd leave the tripod mount on the bottom and it was uncomfortable to hold, so Id throw it in my backpack and lose it, with this grip I straight up don't need my tripod mount anymore which is nice, and I feel comfortable holding it sans straps because its much more comfortable.
Check out the Xiaomi Yi. Here's a test video showing it compared to a GoPro. The Xiaomi Yi 2 shoots 4k and is $200 on Amazon. It has its own version of a mounted case, but it will work with GoPro accessories. Amazon sells these Chinese knockoff accessories for super cheap. I got this for $10 a few months ago and they're all pretty good quality. I mean it's just plastic, and the mount stickies are still the same 3M brand GoPro uses. Selfie stick is kinda crumby though.
Might also look at getting a GoPro on Ebay or Craigslist. I picked up a new Session for like $100.
I personally disagree with this... I mean I spent $27 on a bundle with a bunch of cheap shit, but it gave me an idea of what I really want to spend my money on.
The selfie stick is crap, need to get a new one. and the tripod isn't to solid, but everything else was well worth it.
Here is the set I bought
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XHSKKXE?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00
Great for starters. Cheap investment, and you can play around with different sets. I got my GoPro and this set on the same day so I didn't spend a whole lot and got right to making some great videos and having fun with it.
Edit: and to clarify, I am only disagreeing with the bundle part. 100% agree with water housing bit.
It sure is. It's a little less ridiculous if you get one of those grip extenders for the bottom of the camera. The LA-EA4 is pretty magical as far as letting you use so many old lenses.
I don't really see why people are so into that particular lens, though - it's not awful but I feel like there are better longish zoom options. The 28-135, I think, is pretty deserving of its reputation though, at least for those of us who can't shell out crazy amounts of cash for a modern zoom. Especially combined with good correction profiles it really holds its own.
I'm thinking about buying a new lens for my girlfriend's T3 Canon camera. (I'm not very knowledgeable on the subject so I may not use the right terms)
We currently have the basic 18-55 mm lens, and it also came with a 55-250 mm lens. Later, bought a 10-22 mm lens. We've been on a few trips with these three (Asia and South America) and we've been happy with them.
Recently, we were thinking that it would be nice to have a better lens for zooming. Always switching between the 18-55 mm and the 55-250 mm to take pictures of landscapes and then to zoom on something is kind of annoying, and we always have to carry an extra lens with us when we're trying to limit the weight in our backpacks.
I was wondering if lenses like the 18-270 mm lens (the one I see is made by Tamron, https://www.amazon.ca/Tamron-104B008E-18-270mm-3-5-6-3-Aspherical/dp/B004FLJVXM/ref=sr_1_8?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1474641402&sr=1-8&keywords=dslr+lenses) would be a good lens. I'm under the impression that since it tries to do both standard and telescopic zooms, it's going to sacrifice a bit of quality in both, unlike lenses that focus solely on telescopic or standard zoom. Am I right in thinking that?
That 18-270 mm lens would be in the right price range for me and it wouldn't be too heavy when we go on a trip, but I'm worried that the pictures it would take wouldn't be as beautiful as the ones we take with our 18-55 and 55-250 lenses.
Also, would anyone have recommendations for lenses that would be a good compromise between a standard and a telescopic zoom? Ideally, I'd like it to be less than $500.
Thank you for the help!
I don't know if it has an intervalomter function built in (I'm a Canon guy), but just get one of these and take all of five minutes to read the manual. Super easy to use. Then take all of your images and throw 'em in to your favorite video editing software and go to town. Fairly simple, honestly.
Basically, the 35mm is okay (width-wise) for indoor shooting. It will probably do the trick, but if you want to get a large-ish group, you will need to back a bit up which might be tough indoors.
That being said, it is a fantastic lens and relatively inexpensive so I would certainly pick it up. Honestly, there is not a better option unless you want to spend a lot more money. If you spend a little time with the lens you will lean to work around the focal length. I (and many others) love that 35mm and would recommend it as a great first lens.
If you want a fast, wide lens, you don't have many other Nikkor options - Check Craigslist and see if you can find a good copy of this 17-55 f2.8. It doesn't have VR, and it is heavy, but it is a hell of a lens. IMO there isn't a better 'all-around' zoom in Nikon's DX lineup.
Edit: I think everyone needs at least one really wide lens. IMO Nikkor doesn't have a great solution for this category (for DX). The Nikkor has a more usable zoom range, but Sigma has a wider lens and Tokina has a faster one. I went with the Sigma 8-16 f4.5-5.6 but the Tokina 11-16 f2.8 is also very nice. Pick which is more important - crazy width but slow (Sigma) or good width and fast (Tokina). I love my Sigma to death but would still like to pick up a Tokina as it is much faster. Basically, pick a plan for lenses based on what features are important to you, and get the lenses you think you will use most, first.
Hi all,
 
I am researching getting a new camera and I have never had a DSLR camera before. I want to buy something nice, but not something so entry level that I'd need to go out and buy a new one again in a couple of years. This is definitely something I will keep for a while.
 
Option 1: Nikon D3300
-https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-1532-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G-Focus-S/dp/B00HQ4W1QE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1485311699&sr=8-3&keywords=d3300
-$450 on amazon with a 18-55mm lens and accessories
 
Option 2: Nikon D5500
-https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Camera-3-2-Inch-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B013RFPOEG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1485312117&sr=8-4&keywords=d5500
-$600 on Amazon (REFURBISHED) with a 18-55mm lens
 
I would also consider getting a 55-200mm lens for either option for an additional $150:https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-55-200MM-Vibration-Reduction-Cameras/dp/B00RUBK53Y/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1485312649&sr=8-10&keywords=nikon+lens
 
Current thoughts
--The 3300 seems to be very highly reviewed as an entry level DSLR
--The 5500 seems to be a couple of steps ahead and may be worth it to me to spend a little extra for something that will last longer and produce higher quality photos. Does anyone have experience between these two, is the upgrade worth it?
--I care more about the photo quality than touchscreens or wireless connectivity
--Any thoughts on the 55-200 lens?
--I will also search ebay for deals
From one of my earlier comments:
I purchased a refurb from Amazon of the Tamron 28-75 2.8 for $280: http://smile.amazon.com/Tamron-28-75mm-Aspherical-Canon-Digital/dp/B0000A1G05/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451844612&sr=8-1&keywords=tamron+28-75
The first one I got was a dud and I had to return it. The second one is amazing though, reasonably light, very sharp, good depth of field. Some slight vignetting when using with my full-frame 6D. Also about 1k cheaper than Canon's 24-70.
If you have Amazon prime, its pretty easy to test what Lenses you want and you can return the ones you don't want. I dont have one but this could be a good place to start: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FLJVXM/sr=8-1/qid=1451844871/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&qid=1451844871&sr=8-1 It'll get you super wide shoots of landscapes, or you can zoom in to capture a distant object (ie birds), and anything in between.
Here is a screw-on fisheye attachment that will fit on a kit lens, is cost-effective, and will probably have a nice lo-fi look.
And Here is a lens, pretty cost-effective as lenses go, and may have better build and image quality.
The closest I've come to a fisheye on my t3i is Canon's 10-22, and I love it.
I shoot solo interviews all the time! Tell them you need an hour to get ready, and try to do as much as you can setup-wise when they are not in the room. I rig a colorchecker passport to a lightstand, and guesstimate where the talent's head will be to help me set up beforehand.
Once your lights are up, you are happy with your framing, and audio is set, then bring your talent in the room. Explain that you need to place him and make some final adjustments to make him look good (if they are new to filmmaking process, I like to explain to them that in Hollywood people make careers being stand-ins for this very reason, helps them understand that it's standard and that I'm not making mistakes). After that, jump to it!
Recently bought a few knick knacks for mine.
My first DSLR was a Canon 350D (with a similar crop sensor to yours). After coming to the conclusion that I wanted a wide angle (and doing some research), I scraped money together for the Sigma 10-20mm f/4
I LOVED it. It was cheaper than the canon equivalent and held up to years of faithful service.
Years later I'm shooting with a 5DII and knowing myself, dove back into research to get myself a worthy wide angle that would work on a full-frame.
I had this same dilemma, and in the end, the Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 won out for very basic reasons.
If you're a working professional, and you're going to upgrade, get something worth your money- this meant going from f/4 to f/2.8.
The sigma was and is lovely, dependable and easy on the wallet, but it does me very little good now.
With the A7III's new battery system, in my opinion the 5D4 has lost its only edge on the Alpha series cameras minus weatherproofing. The 5D4 certainly has around 6 more megapixels (30 vs. 24.2), but this difference won't be noticeable. The A7III burst fires faster, shoots higher frame rate video, has an articulating screen to get those low shots where you don't want to get down or arch your neck for the high shots. It has built in sensor stabilization which is VERY useful for shooting longer focal lengths (50mm and beyond it becomes very useful, and for handheld video). The A7III shoots true 4K (4096x2160) without a cropped field of view, but the Canon shoots 3840x2160 4K with a 1.6x crop (they can't seem to make a 4K cam that can shoot cropless). As a video editor, Sony's cinematic video profiles are superior to Canon's CLOG and other recording codecs.
Sony 24-70 f/2.8: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-FE-24-70mm-2-8-Lens/dp/B01BESQYJW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1519712066&sr=8-4&keywords=sony+24-70
Sony 50mm f/1.4: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-SEL50F14Z-Planar-50mm-Lens/dp/B01IALYGU0/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1519712091&sr=1-2&keywords=sony+50mm+1.4
Sigma 24-70 2.8: https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-24-70mm-2-8-Lens-Canon/dp/B002NLHXQ8/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1519712115&sr=1-1&keywords=sigma+24-70+2.8
Sigma 50mm 1.4: https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-50mm-F1-4-Lens-Canon/dp/B00JPL7CK6/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1519712138&sr=1-3&keywords=sigma+50mm+1.4
Sigma MC-11 adapter: https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-Converter-Adapter-EF-Mount-Essential/dp/B01D0JN6NU/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1519712161&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=sigma+mc-11&psc=1
I just got my first ultra wide angle lens, and I'm hoping somebody can clear up a little confusion I'm having.
A couple of days ago, I purchased this Sigma 10-20mm lens. The person was selling it dirt cheap since it has a minor cosmetic knick on it, so I figured why not.
I was in a hurry and I didn't do the amount of research I usually would. I just used Amazon's little "Will this lens work with my camera?" tool. I input my camera - a full frame Canon 6D, and the tool said yes, it'll work.
Now that I have the lens, I've been doing more research on it, and it looks like while it will fit on a full frame body, it was developed specifically for crop sensors?
I get this large black circle around the border at 10mm. Here's an example I just shot:
http://i.imgur.com/F2sVCzc.jpg
At 20mm, the picture looks perfectly normal through the viewfinder, however when you go to review it, there's still significant blackness around the edges, as seen here:
http://i.imgur.com/6xsIYC6.jpg
Is this just the normal result of putting a lens designed for a crop sensor onto a full frame body?
Okay, 55-250 sounds great. Also - I feel like I read somewhere that EF-S lenses can be used on EF Bodies with an extension tube. It's not optimal but could work.
The Canon sounds great but some other commenters have reccomended other things in the thread:
Tamron 70-300
Sigma 18-250
Do you think any of these would be better for me than the 55-250?
I used to shoot on a d5200.
Tbh, not having vr on a 300mm is going to make it incredibly difficult to get handheld shots. Basically the only way to reduce camera shake will be to get a tripod and remote shutter.
I wouldn't recommend it.
What I WOULD recommend is just buying the body, and getting the Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G. That'll be your go to landscape lens. Maybe a titch long considering the crop factor but that lens is the best you can get for the price. Then pick up a used 70-200 vr like this guy.
That kit might be a bit more than your budget rn but it'll improve your photography by a mile. The kit 18-55mm isn't a great lens, and while it's great for learning I wouldn't recommend it long term.
I just upgraded to an a7ii. I'm looking to possibly sell my d5200 kit with the kit lens, that zoom, and the 35mm. If you're interested you can hit me up and maybe we can make a deal, no pressure though. Just figured I'd mention it.
It's as the others have mentioned, but I'd like to add that you can get a third-party one for half the price like this Meike. I bought one for my X-T10 and it's good quality. As a bonus, it's also a Arca-Swiss quick release plate if you have a compatible tripod. Only downside is that you'll have to keep the supplied allen wrench with you to take off the plate to change batteries.
Shooting indoors is tricky. You want as big of an aperture as possible. Your 18-55mm lens has a max aperture of f3.5 when you're at 18mm and a max aperture of f5.6 when you're at 55mm. This is fairly limiting, so you'll need to use a high ISO which will make your images noisy.
Besides the challenging light, the other challenge is how far away from the action you may be. If you're in the audience you will want as much zoom as possible.
If you're in the audience, the best lens would be something with around 200mm or more of maximum zoom. An affordable option is the 55-200mm f4-5.6. You will still have to use a fairly high ISO, but you'll have enough zoom to get in close from the audience.
Lenses with similar zoom but a large aperture start getting much more expensive, and usually come in "full frame" format for covering a bigger sensor, like the 70-200mm f2.8 for almost $3,000. It would have amazing image quality, and you wouldn't need nearly as high of ISO, but the price is prohibitive.
If you can get close to the action, then you might be able to get away with the lens you already have, or something with bigger aperture like a 50mm f1.8. The large aperture would let you get really nice shots with low ISO, but it has no zoom at all so you'd be stuck at 50mm the whole time.
In terms of settings, you can probably just use Auto-No-Flash mode, or Aperture priority set to the largest aperture your lens will allow (the smallest f number). Auto ISO in either of these modes will raise the ISO until your shutter speed is adequate.
When I shoot I don't use auto ISO. I use Aperture priority so that I can control the aperture, and would set it to the smallest f number, or largest aperture for indoors shooting. Then I would raise my ISO manually until the shutter speed is fast enough for the focal length I'm using, and fast enough to capture the action. If I was at 200mm then I would try to have a shutter speed of 1/200th of a second or faster, since when you're zoomed in more little shakes or movements are more likely to cause blur. If I was at 55mm I would only need a shutter speed of 1/55th of a second or faster.
If the subject is moving around a lot, you might need an even faster shutter speed, and might need to raise the ISO even more to avoid blurry subjects.
Hope this helps!
I bought the same kit you did right before I went to Florida for Christmas. I ended up buying this lens kit while I was down there and was very happy with it. It's $350 which I know it's a little more than what you had asked for but it gives a good amount of flexibility. The wide angle is made for the T6i crop sensor but the 50mm will be more like an 75-80mm.
Here is an unprocessed pic I took with the 50mm.
I was very happy with my a6000 for landscapes and astrophotography. I don't think the newer models would be worth the cost unless you want much better action/video. I'd recommend the Rokinon/Samyang 12mm/2.0 for wide shots sample.
You will need some kind of wireless remote, I recommend this style for $10.
You should check out these: http://amzn.com/B004YW79F4
Or alternatively just stick a piece of white card, like a business card in front of the on camera flash to bounce the light away from the subject. Also turn down the power of the flash manually. Doing both of these will prevent the on camera flash affecting the exposure, but will allow the slaves to pick up the flash. No delay is needed.
I used the same technique before I bought the triggers listed above, while they are manual control only they are a great starter trigger.
Hope that helps.
(First time poster long time lurker, made account to answer your query!)
Not the highest quality, but good enough for the average joe, the accessory packs available on amazon are a great deal. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XHSKKXE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_I-arzb0T0RWAX
Well, depending on his interest: starscapes vs telezoom celestial bodies, I would buy him a good prime lens (50mm or 85mm) that is used. Look for f/1.8 or less (the 1.8 is way more affordable). The other great thing about these two lenses are they're very versatile. He can use them just about anywhere that he goes and they are excellent in low light situations. He will definitely, more so than the lens, need a tripod. You cannot get a good shot without something to hold the camera still.
He'll need a good remote release cord so that he'll be able to keep the shutter open and get that great shot.
Again, I don't know much about the telescoping zoom lenses but this one happens to be in your price range. You could do this and the remote release but he'll still need a tripod of some kind. Do you know if he has one?
I said one of many grip extenders. There are many options ranging from 15-60 dollars.
(was $50)
https://www.amazon.com/MK-X1EM-Bracket-A7MIII-a7RIII-Camera/dp/B07D36LPFW/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1538874940&sr=8-3-fkmr0&keywords=sony+a7iii+grip+extender
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Battery-Grip-VG-C3EM-for-Sony-Alpha-A7iii-A7Riii-and-A9-Digital-Camera/192671676735?hash=item2cdc20793f:g:7kYAAOSwV45buLhH
I use the L bracket grip extender. Two in one solution for landscape photographers. A Canon EOS-R will be much bigger when you add an L bracket, and the Canon EOS-R will have the not so hidden costs of having camera & video specs from 2014 at the retail price of $2,300, a bigger body that cannot be made smaller for smaller setups
https://www.amazon.com/AFVO-L-Bracket-Cameras-Removable-Extender/dp/B07FX42FJH/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1538874940&sr=8-2&keywords=sony+a7iii+grip+extender
When I do video work I prefer a much smaller and lighter camera for gimble work, same when I use my smaller MF Zeiss lenses or small 1.8 or f2 prime lenses when I want to travel light and small. When I use my huge 2.8 GM zoom lenses or huge 1.4 lenses, I use a battery grip or grip extender. Best of both worlds when you start off with a smaller camera.
Hello Reddit, I was just given a Canon Rebel XT that was gathering dust in a friend's garage. What are some things I should do to make sure it is working properly and also what should I buy that would help me start off in photography? I was looking around and I am thinking of getting this set of lenses. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated thanks in advance!
For $100 you could get 2 of these. Then get all this so you can mount them any way you like.
You can shop around and find even cheaper actioncams. Just make sure it is well reviewed. They wont be as good as the latest gopro, and they'll only capture a license plate number under ideal conditions, but if you ride in traffic often and arent willing to spend much, these are great.
Keep in mind that 35mm on a 60D is not wide angle. It's normal angle field of view. It is a wide aperture lens (good for low light and shallow DOF). If you want wide aperture, that is a fine lens but this one will be a bit cheaper and be pretty much just as good. The 35mm you list is made to work on full frame and APS-C cameras, the cheaper one I list is made only to work on APS-C/Crop cameras like your 60D and as a result it's $400 cheaper.
If you want wide angle, the question is how wide. Do you want something wider than what your 18-135 can do at it's wides (18mm)? Then you're going to need a lens wider than 18mm. The lenses I'd recommend for that case are the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5, the Sigma 8-16mm, or the Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 DX II. The Sigma will the the widest, the Tokina has the widest aperture (better for low light), and the canon is in-between on both counts and a Canon, which some people like having. All are in the $600-800 range.
I'm going to Hong Kong on the 18-26th, then Taipei from the 26-30th! I am doing some major soul-searching and giving a break from my daily routine :) Lots of hiking and pictures! Might look into a tripod + this for some awesome selfies!
I just got this simple one off of amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Foto-Tech-Wireless-Control-Cameras/dp/B00GSAEN4A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458139992&sr=8-1&keywords=a6000+remote
It's their #1 best seller and has great reviews. It's cheap and does exactly what I need it to do.
I am looking to buy an ultra wide lens for my Canon 6D, so that I can photograph buildings, especially in places like Europe, where there may not be a whole lot of room to move back to capture the entire building. I am considering getting a Sigma, but I am debating between the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 and the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6. Is the 10-20mm f/3.5 worth it to get over the f/4-5.6 for shooting buildings or should I save my money and stick with f/4-5.6? Anything else that I should consider?
I use this intervalometer with my D3200, it works pretty well. I can use it either as a remote shutter release (just press the button), or I can set it up as if I were doing a time lapse to take a series of photos without having to press the button each time. If you have the gear for it, you can also use it to take very long exposures - an equatorial mount with tracking for AP, or something like a stack of ND filters for daytime photography. You'd just set the camera on bulb mode, and set the intervalometer for something like a five minute exposure (30s is the longest my camera can do alone).
I had that same issue! I bought a cheap remote on Amazon and it is amazing, fixed all of the issues, and honestly, I prefer it. It’s wireless and has a physical shutter button instead of a display with no feedback, plus it doesn’t make any changes to your settings because it basically acts like a normal trigger
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017GY5KWA
You're going to want a wide-angle lens. With that in mind, most wide-angle lenses are for full-frame cameras. Think Canon 6D or 7D and big bucks.
However, I use a Canon T2i with a Sigma 10-20MM which is a much more palatable price.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007U00X0/
You'll also need a good tripod and remote, plus extra batteries, chargers, SD cards, a good bag/backpack, lens filters, and probably lights. I've been able to get away without lights for now.
Then you need to decide what you're going to do with the pictures once you shoot them... are you going to offer them on a website? Will your clients want them resized and named? Will you be taking HDR (bracketed) shots? You'll probably have to do some post-processing which will need Photoshop or something similar.
Honestly, it really is a pain in the ass. I only do it because I had most of the equipment and I do the websites. My main business is Real Estate Websites and I got into doing the photos because it was just easier for me... and my main client firm pays half for the realtors, which makes the pricing better for them.
I have a Canon Rebel T3 with the stock Canon 18-55 lens and a cheap add-on 75-300 lens. I'm looking for an upgrade in the sub 1k dollar range, preferably sub $800. I would like an 18-150+ focal range so I can get close up and longer shots without switching lenses. I like taking pictures with a shallow depth of field so a wide F-stop range would be helpful, but it's not necessary. Any recommendations?
I've found these two on Amazon. Are they any good?
Tamron Auto Focus 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 VC PZD All-In-One Zoom Lens for Canon DSLR, Model BOO8E Filter Size 062mm
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004FLJVXM/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I1STDYCZB5J90P&colid=22F9N3TTSQKAG
Sigma 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Contemporary DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Canon
https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-18-300mm-F3-5-6-3-Contemporary-Macro/dp/B00NJ9K52W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1496329482&sr=8-2&keywords=sigma+18-300+canon
I recently bought the Fujifilm X-E2 and I'm loving it so far. I'd like to buy an adapter so I can use my older lenses from Nikon d80 on Fuji but I'm not sure which adapter mount I should buy! I'm getting confused between the F mount and the G mount.
The lens I'm primarily interested in using is the Sigma 10-20. Thanks!
This.
This.
And this.
If you don't foresee yourself getting into videos, save some cash and go back to the t2i. The articulating screen is honestly the only advantage with the t3i, especially if you throw magic lantern on an sd card.
http://www.amazon.com/X-Rite-i1Display-Calibrator-Laptop-Displays/dp/B000JLO31M
The X-Rite i1 Display 2 is the pro standard. If you buy an $800+ NEC monitor with 98.8% AdobeRGB, the optional calibrator is one of these rebranded for NEC. It goes through everything automatically and is usually perfect when it's done, if you choose the right settings. It works fine on most monitors and should be pretty accurate even if you don't have a pro photo monitor.
I absolutely love my Sigma 10-20mm.
You don't get the f2.8 speed, but otherwise it's a fantastic ultra-wide for the price.
It's a good shot. Nice exposure, good composition.
How long a lens? I have a 200mm and I find that when I aim it at someone they're instantly aware of it.
I've been thinking of getting one of these "spy" lenses.
I second this. You should be able to get this combo with about 200 bucks to spare right now. If you buy used, maybe even cheaper. The only problem is that the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 is highly sought after right now. So if you purchase it, it may take a day or two to come in. I wouldn't waste your time with the FE version of the 50mm f/1.8 since its autofocus in the dark environments can be quite unreliable. The 85mm f/1.8 is a really great bang for buck prime you can get for around $500 bucks.
There's also the option of upgrading what you already have. I don't know too much about Canon lenses since I'm a Sony user. But for your A6000, I'd consider getting either of the Sigma f/1.4 lenses (16mm, 30mm, 56mm) if you got any left over cash. That way you'll have a body with a nice creamy prime and another one with a solid zoom for more versatility. Telephoto options for Sony are scarce and I think all the ones that are f/2.8 will eat up your entire budget. There's f/4 options or you can adapt a Canon telephoto for much cheaper.
a7ii
https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Alpha-Mirrorless-Digital-Camera/dp/B00PX8CHO6/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=a7ii&qid=1556891983&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Tamron Lens
https://www.amazon.com/Tamron-28-75mm-Mirrorless-Limited-Warranty/dp/B07CSLM1X8/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=tamron+28+75&qid=1556892002&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Sony 85mm f/1.8
https://www.amazon.com/Sony-SEL85F18-1-8-22-Medium-Telephoto-Camera/dp/B06WLGFWGX/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=85+f%2F1.8&qid=1556892184&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Sigma 16mm f/1.4
https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-16mm-DC-DN-Contemporary/dp/B077BWD2BB/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=sigma+16&qid=1556893117&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Sigma 30mm f/1.4
https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-30mm-F1-4-Contemporary-Lens/dp/B01C3SCKI6/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=sigma+30&qid=1556893096&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Sigma 56mm f/1.4
https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-Contemporary-Advanced-Travel-Bundle/dp/B07KSFNG5H/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sigma+56+f+1.4&qid=1556893069&s=gateway&sr=8-1
Sigma MC-11 Canon EF mount to Sony FE mount converter
https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-Converter-Adapter-EF-Mount-Essential/dp/B01D0JN6NU/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=sigma+mc11&qid=1556893034&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Canon
https://www.amazon.com/Canon-70-200mm-Telephoto-Zoom-Cameras/dp/B000053HH5/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=CANON+EF+70-200&qid=1556892462&s=gateway&sr=8-3
This should be a better option for 4 triggers. You might need to check D3300's compatibility with these triggers. But I don't see why they wouldn't work for you. I got a D3100 and these work perfect on it.
Watch the video review, it is worth it.
If you are into landscapes then I highly recommend it. If you don't have a portrait lens yet look into Canon's Portrait and Travel Lens Kit. It comes with the 10-18mm as well as a 50mm f/1.8 prime. Two of my favorite lenses and it's a crazy good deal.
I have a Nikon D7000, and I just use a little wired shutter release that duplicates the two-stage shutter button on the camera exactly, with the added feature of locking down to trigger the "bulb" mode for as long as I want.
The Cannon Magic Lantern solution is one option, but personally I use the wired remote anyway for any longish tripod photography because it doesn't shake the camera when I press the button. Mup mode + off camera trigger = no shake even with the longest lenses.
However, as /u/zeFinn pointed out elsewhere, it's a good idea to stack photos for long exposures instead of just taking one long picture; it helps cut down on noise from the camera sensor heat as well as normal noise because it can be filtered out in the stacking process. I only got away with this because it was about 20°F out, if it had been warmer the picture would have hot pixels everywhere. (if you look at that image in full resolution, the hot pixels are really obvious. That was nearly 20 minutes in t-shirt weather, so it turned out really badly.)
The Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 is "only" $429 FYI. Just in case you're thinking you have to spend thousands, this is really great glass for the price!
This would be a great all purpose lens with plenty of zoom: Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM IF Lens for Canon Auto Focus Digital SLR Cameras https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001PGXEH4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-qT1xb5H70BJM
I've used it with my T3i and its a good bang for the buck.
I work in the software industry. There's no such thing as a "super straight forward" feature on a high end consumer electronic device like the A7. Every feature gets a design doc, project plan, quality assurance cycle, and user testing. Documentation has to be written; both for the user manual and the in-camera guide. That documentation has to be professionally translated into at least half a dozen languages
Programming is often a trivial part of adding a feature.
With an unsupported 3rd party add-on, doing something like that is no big deal. Support what languages you want. If it sucks or it's broken, release an update. It's not going to create black marks on your camera review.
And as far as it goes, you can use a cheap intervalometer do do what you're asking. Set the camera to 3 shot bracket burst (or whatever you want). Set the release to whatever schedule you like, in bulb mode with an exposure long enough to take 3 shots. This $30 unit will do the trick: http://amzn.com/B017GY5KWA
I shoot macro photography and the A7R3 actually loses the 3rd party app to create focus stacks. So, I have more reason than you to be annoyed with Sony.
I have the Sigma 8-16mm, but for semi-fisheye (even wider), I use a 6.5mm Opteka ultrawide; $149 new on Amazon; well built, so used lenses should be good. Love it; hugely wide distorted, (but not too distorted) landscapes, and deliberately distorted closeups; 12" minimum focus distance.
Opteka 6.5mm f/3.5 HD Aspherical Fisheye Lens & Removable Hood for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KGE4VS2/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_S5SSAbQKAWC8M
this one?
https://www.amazon.ca/NIKON-AF-S-NIKKOR-55-200mm-4-5-6G/dp/B00RUBK53Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492709594&sr=8-1&keywords=nikon+55-200
honestly it's because I was looking at lenses under 200CAD but this is definitely in my price range. Any reason this is better over the ones I had originally linked? I'm a lense noob so feel free to enlighten me.
Seems like a perfect set-up for this
Is this a good intervelometer for my d3200? does anyone have any better suggestions
I currently have the two kit lenses, 18-55 and 70-300. I also have a Helios 44m-4 and a 55-200. I wouldn't call my collection impressive by any means lol
The two lenses he used in this video are the Sigma 8-16mm and the Canon EF 16-35mm. According to Amazon, the Sigma 8-16mm is $649 and the Canon EF 16-35mm is $1529. Even with the crop factor, you can actually go wider with the Sigma than the Canon (at full frame) and it costs less than twice the price. Granted, the Canon is a faster lens and is a L Series lens, but the notion that "getting good wide angle lenses is harder and more expensive" on a small sensor camera is a bit misguided IMHO.
The Yongnuo RF-603 (sold in pairs) is a dual mode transceiver that you can also use as a remote flash trigger. It's cheaper than the official Nikon remote solution, more flexible and I use mine a couple of times a month.
When you're using it in remote trigger mode, the setup looks something like this - and the button on the transceiver not connected to the camera will fire the shutter (it's dual-mode, so a half-press will focus just like your camera's shutter button, but you probably want to focus first.)
Note that there are several different retail packages of the RF-603 that include different cables for different lines of cameras. Some kits are for cameras with the port on the side vs 10-pin connector on the front - although the transceivers themselves are identical.
If you want to go really fancy, there are inexpensive laser triggers that can help you catch really fast-moving targets, but I have no experience using or setting up one of those.
Hi,
I have a Canon Rebel T6. I'd like to buy a wide angle lens. At first, I bought like a super cheap Neewer wide angle lens (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B003M55YLU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ), but the pictures are always kinda blurry and not so good, which was to be expected. I'm looking to step up my game, without breaking the bank. I was thinking of getting the Opteka 6,5mm f/3.5 aspherycal fisheye (https://www.amazon.ca/Opteka-Aspherical-Fisheye-Removable-Digital/dp/B00KGE4VS2/ref=sr_1_21?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1498836097&sr=1-21&keywords=canon+lens) ... what would you think of it? Am I wasting my money, here? Thanks!
extra battery is a must have.
remote for easy remote shutter
external usb powered battery charger
any anker battery pack is nice too, hook this up to your camera directly or to the charger above.
for bags/straps i'm a huge fan of peak design. they're expensive but damn good quality. https://www.peakdesign.com
Yongnuo RF-603 triggers work great for me. Although, they wont be very useful if you use your speedlites in TTL mode. It only supports speedlites in manual mode.
Any recommendations for a higher tier wide angle lens? I have the Sigma 10-20mm f/4 but I'd like something sharper. Prepared for anything under $1500 and needs to be least 14mm (low range) or 18mm (high range).
Didn't realize the IV had a radio transmitter in the first place. Might just go with the 560 III, and I actually wanted to use a manual flash, not TLL. Are there any wireless triggers I could buy for the flash? I saw a few but didn't know if I should drop on any of them or not, specifically this one Thanks for the help! Is there anything else you recommend or have an input on before I go off and purchase it?
Thank you for the response! Do you think this deal on amazon would be worth the purchase regarding the 10-18 and the 50? https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Portrait-Travel-10-18mm-Lenses/dp/B01LEEY6CS/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=Canon+EF-S+10-18mm+f%2F4.5-5.6+IS+STM+Lens&qid=1550809677&s=gateway&sr=8-5
X-rite passport. $100 or so, but if you want to be confident about your colors, get it.
You need a wider lens. The smaller the Xmm number is the wider angle of view a lens has. For instance a 10mm Lens will show a lot more of the room than a 18mm lens. If you have a nikon I would suggest getting the [Sigma 10-20mm] (http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-10-20mm-4-5-6-Digital-Cameras/dp/B0007U00X0) - The downside of a wide lens is that you will get distortion. What I mean by this is if you have a wall or a door in the corner of your image it will look bent and not straight. You will have to straighten it in photoshop later.
P.s I am a professional real estate photographer, let me know if you have any questions I would be more than happy to help you.
For those of us who are not in the lower 48 and want free shipping, Amazon has the same deal with Prime.
Xiaomi Yi. Banggood You can buy two of them, two waterproof housings (Also from Banggood), and 3rd party GoPro mounts (From Amazon) for $200.
The Xiaomi Yi does 2k video and 16MP stills - so it won't be DSLR quality, but you can get some nice photos and videos with them.
60mm micro - $200
d7000 kit - $700 (look for a kit so you get extra lenses for other lifestyle work)
Yonguno Flash - $75
Wireless kit - $35.
You're $10 over your limit but you'll probably make that up with a smart purchase on the 60mm or d7000 kit.
I have a cheap TN panel and could read it fine as well. Having one of these helps.
I believe the Opetka 6.5mm is also a good value for about $179.99.
Here's a flickr gallery of the lens in action.
This one would be my best guess or go for a much less expensive sigma.
I used a Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 when I first got my SLR. Absolutely amazing lens for the crop sensor in the XS. Superwide too. In fact, I don't think they get any wider without getting into fisheyes.
EDIT: Link Costs < $480.
get one of these kits after you get the waterproof case: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HGMKQEE/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
You could find them for less than $10. I;'ve uses the floaty for snorkeling, I've used the chest mount as a 3rd hand, I've used the suction cup in the car with a gimbal, all that stuff is very useful and cheap.
You probably want to use a gimbal on the slopes to get steady video, unfortunately you can't use a waterproof case when using a gimbal. Probably not a good idea when it's snowing
There is the option of a mirror attachment which makes you look like you are shooting something else. https://www.amazon.com/Opteka-Digital-Cameras-Attaches-Threaded/dp/B000F49052/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1496798404&amp;sr=1-4&amp;keywords=mirror+for+candids
i'd honestly suggest to get a grab bag like this: https://smile.amazon.com/ZOOKKI-Accessories-Session-SJ5000X-Lightdow/dp/B01HGMKQEE/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=gopro+grab+bag&amp;qid=1550081819&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-14
then get some mixed connectors and you can hook the gopro to almost anything. i bought a bunch of connectors in all different sizes and orientations from aliexpress for a few € and it makes life so much easier, if you just have a lot of those and don't have to think about it too much. you can just build a few setups and not have to destruct them in order to get a new setup.
with a few connectors, you can mount the gopro on the clip in any direction you want and keep it adjustable. i'd suggest to mount it a big away from your chest. depending on your riding position, you will probably need to turn it a bit upwards, facing to the top (when sitting upright), so it does not point towards the tank but the road when you ride.
You could also get 90 degree lenses. It looked like you were facing forward but the lens attachment took the photo to your right, like this modern one.
This would be more effective, especially at that angle:
http://www.amazon.com/Opteka-Voyeur-Right-Angle-Canon/dp/B000F49052
That's great info, thanks very, very much. This is starting to take some (admittedly amorphous) shape in my brain.
Would these Yongnuo YN-622N Transceivers suffer from the radio limitation you describe (RF I presume)?
Or were you referring to the less expensive kind such as these?
These are off-camera flash triggers, but they can also be used as wireless shutter releases.
I would recommend the Nikon ML-L3 but it's not compatible with the D3100.
Is this a mechanical intervalometer?
If not, would you be able to help at all?
I just picked up a Wescott 60" convertible umbrella (you can make it a shoot-through with the black peeled of), an Impact 13' light stand, an umbrella holder, 2 Yongnuo 603N's (to fire the flash remotely), and I'll be using my SB-600 flash I picked up from eBay for about $220. That's what I found going between Strobist and Zack Arias' awesome DVD "OneLight"
Also - I plan on shooting portraiture with my Nikon D7000 + 50mm 1.8. We're in the same boat.
You need to recalibrate your settings pretty frequently they aren't expensive thats why people usually buy them.
Most people don't buy sub $100 devices and rent them out. It just doesn't make much sense.
http://www.amazon.com/X-Rite-i1Display-Calibrator-Displays-Version/dp/B000JLO31M
Is this what you're referring to?
https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-10-20mm-4-5-6-Digital-Cameras/dp/B0007U00XK
Thanks!
The Sigma 10-20 f/4-5.6 is a good choice on a crop sensor.
I bought a slightly used Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 off Amazon a while ago, it works great on my D3300. It's not cheap but you might be able to find a deal on a used one.
I want to get a lighting set up for a home studio. I was going to get some youngnuo flashes from amazon. However, how do I find a set of 1 trigger and 3 receivers for a 3 point light set up?
In this amazon pckg it looks like I only have one set. are they all synced to the same frequency?
http://www.amazon.com/Yongnuo-Wireless-Trigger-Shutter-Transceiver/dp/B004YW79F4/ref=pd_bxgy_p_text_z
Any tutorials good tutorials for these flashes? I been looking but wound up with 1hr vids where the photogapher talks 90% about how cool he is and 10% of how to use the product.
I have a speedlite and just gave up trying to use it last summer, because it was so hard to use. The power was so strong. I tried one of those caps to diffuse but it seemed futile
I also have a D3100. To keep the shutter open for an arbitrary amount of time, you need to use the Bulb shutter setting. Go into Manual mode and "slow" the shutter speed to the setting past 30" (30 seconds). In Bulb setting, the shutter stays open as long as the shutter release button is depressed. If you want to do long exposures without camera shake, you're going to need to buy a shutter release cable. I use the Nikon MC-DC2, and I think that's the only one that works with the D3100.
As for seeing Live View (or the viewfinder) while the camera is at ground level, there are accessories you can buy, like this expensive one. I don't know of any others off the top of my head. I'm sure you'll be able to find something with a bit of searching, though.
I use this calibrator. It's a little pricy, but totally worth it, as your color will drift over time.
Offer straight from Amazon (with Prime) as well
An additionl tip for that, you can get a x-rite passport and take a photo of it at a shoot, in the exact light you are using, and then create your own custom calibration in lightroom. Discovering this was a major step for improving my photography.
That's not what wifi means; it has nothing to do with a data plan. You can communicate between your camera and your phone by wifi.
You don't need infrared--most cameras don't have that. You can also use a radio remote, like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Pixel-TW-283-S2-Wireless-Shutter/dp/B017GY5KWA
My two cents is that it's not really worth it. Yes, TTL can be convenient if all you will ever do is to shoot with on-camera flash, and leave your camera in auto all the time, and with an advanced wireless setup with multiple flashes, it's somewhat convenient to be able to adjust the ratios from the camera itself, rather than having to go to each flash in a different setup.
That said, in terms of advanced lightning and overall versatility, you are going to have a much better time with a wireless setup and multiple flashes.
However, for the price of the one SB-700, you can have:
Total: $268, that leaves you with enough to add a softbox or some lightning modifiers.
Here's the thing: A manual flash, and compensating for it, even if you occasionally mount it on your camera becomes second nature after just a week or two, and the sheer convenience of being able to (let's say you're photographing a party), being able to just put two flashes in the room, set them both to something reasonable, point them at the ceiling, and shoot away handily beats out TTL, and avoids the harsh light on-camera flash gives you.
Since you're giving prices in euros, you may want to check amazon.fr, amazon.co.uk or amazon.de - whichever of these is more local to you - the Yongnuo gear is usually available there, and light stands to the Cowboystudio are usually also available, and shipping may be cheaper.
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1. Note there are two different Nikon models, the N1 or the N3 - you'd need to check which model you need.
Get an external flash. If I'd bought one of those I likely wouldn't have had a strong urge to upgrade my two kit lenses as fast as I did. This plus these and you're set. I recommend buying rechargeable batteries, you'll need 4 AA for the flash, and 2 AAA per wireless transmitter.
Ah yes, I do have a PC connector Amazon link of Yongnuo 603n. I was much too tired yesterday night to even think of that!
I'll give it a shot. Wouldn't be the worst thing in the world if it works.
If you're spending the money to take a trip to Singapore, perhaps it wouldn't be a bad idea to look for a medium-price lens that bridges the wide and tele range, and also bring the 50mm (which weighs nothing and has superpowers in low light).
I like my Sigma 18-250 for this purpose: affiliate link to Amazon. It's not the sharpest, and definitely isn't your best bet for taking pictures of people jumping around in the dark, but that's what the 50's for.
It's hard to say because different focal lengths produce different effects. You can read up about it. I recommend this book to cover the basics. It also explains where everything is on the camera.
https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D5300-Snapshots-Great-Shots-ebook/dp/B00IHZKDI4
The one issue that you'll have with this lens is when you can't back up far enough to fit the entire subject into the frame such as when you're indoors.
I work as a web developer and sometimes need shots of tiny rooms so I also user this fish eye lens
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007U00XK
It's slightly lower quality but it fits everything into the frame.
Its not a fish eye, so it was pretty easy to stitch together, the hard part was the patience in waiting for hundreds of little kids and people to get out the way.
The settings I had to guess and adjust for, I had to have the high ISO because some parts were really dark and some really light and without a tripod its very necessary so there won't be any bluing caused by my motions. High ISO also brings out a lot of details. I ended up using the same settings in manual mode for just about every shot I took in there, it seemed to be the same average lighting throughout the canyon. Notice I didn't just have to use ISO 1600 I had to leave it at a relatively slow shutter time of 1/10th a second, thats about the slowest I could make it while still being able to hold it steady long enough.
I felt sorry for the people on the photography specific tour who looked quite sad sitting there with their tripods and nothing to shoot but a sea of people.
Here is the lens:
http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-10-20mm-4-5-6-Digital-Cameras/dp/B0007U00XK
I use a $10 Foto&Tech remote off Amazon, it worked on my a6000 and works now it works on my a7rii
https://www.amazon.com/Foto-Tech-Wireless-Control-Cameras/dp/B00GSAEN4A/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1510695460&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=sony+camera+wireless+remote
the 55-200 is $146 on amazon right now. https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-55-200MM-Vibration-Reduction-Cameras/dp/B00RUBK53Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1478981692&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=nikkor+55-200
Try Amazon. Can get the same kit for $20 and have it delivered today if you have Prime.
edit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HGMKQEE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
This is the one I bought when I first got my GoPro. Granted I wouldn't trust the suction cup mounted on the outside of my car without something else tying it down, but everything else is absolutely handy to have as a beginner for the price of a dinner out.
I don't really know whether ones better than the other. I owned a D40 but I've never used a D70 nor really looked at them.
You can do a quick comparison here - http://snapsort.com/compare/Nikon_D40-vs-Nikon_D70
But either way, you are better investing in lenses rather than the body. So I would say get whatever one is cheapest so you have more money for a good lens.
I'm not really sure what to recommend in terms of continuous lighting as everything cheap I've used has always sucked but you could pick up a Yongnuo flash. The set up with a flash would probably be about £75 (There iwll be cheapest places for some of this stuff).
This might be a bit over kill to begin with but some links anyway just in case:
flash and triggers:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/YONGNUO-YN-560-II-ELECTRONIC-SPEEDLIGHT/dp/B009APY9TO/
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Yongnuo-Wireless-Trigger-Shutter-Transceiver/dp/B004YW79F4/
Stand, bracket and umbrella:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Photography-Light-professional-studio-photolamps/dp/B0011363NS/ref=pd_bxgy_ph_img_z
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flash-Shoe-Umbrella-Light-Stand-Holder-Bracket-Mount-B-/390442523341?pt=UK_Photography_StudioEquipment_RL&amp;hash=item5ae8301acd
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/33-Studio-Flash-Translucent-White-Diffuser-Umbrella-/190507468777?pt=UK_Photography_StudioEquipment_RL&amp;hash=item2c5b2147e9
TTL can be nice in certain situations depending on what he's shooting, but yeah, a ~$30 price drop per transceiver for losing TTL is significant.
Hey OP: http://www.amazon.com/Yongnuo-Wireless-Trigger-Shutter-Transceiver/dp/B004YW79F4/
I have a Sigma 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6 and love the sweeping cityscape views it can create. The lens has a built-in hyper sonic motor, so even entry level Nikon DSLR's can autofocus with it. The f/3.5 version of the lens might be helpful when shooting stars but you're going to pay a premium.
Edit: There's also the fast Samyang 14mm f/2.8. Unfortunately, it's a manual focus prime.
Yeah, too bad this doesn't exist
(Although maybe I was mistaken about the FF, looks like it's EF-S)
Amazon/google canon travel/blog kit cost
For those less initiated link
Oh! I keep forgetting about this. Everyone is telling you about single lenses, but Canon does offer a 2 lens set with the 10-18mm zoom and the 50mm f/1.8 prime for about $350. If you looked at used lenses for the 24mm, you could pick up all 3 for right about $500.
http://www.amazon.com/Yongnuo-Wireless-Trigger-Shutter-Transceiver/dp/B004YW79F4
Try those. Buy yourself a couple spares and they'll be as reliable as you need.
just this but at a much cheaper price
There is a nikon version: http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-10-20mm-4-5-6-Digital-Cameras/dp/B0007U00XK/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1321397454&amp;sr=1-1
Just use one of these.
http://www.amazon.com/Opteka-Voyeur-Right-Angle-Canon/dp/B000F49052
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KGE4VS2/ref=sr_ph_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1464727500&amp;sr=sr-1&amp;keywords=opteka+fisheye
The camera was equipped with this
I would get this:
D3300 Body Only - $309
Nikon 35mm f/1.8 G - $167
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 - $269
It's going to cost a little bit more money, but you can mitigate some of the costs by buying used. Just going from your options, I would probably go for the 70-300
http://www.amazon.com/Yongnuo-Wireless-Trigger-Shutter-Transceiver/dp/B004YW79F4
One of them only works on Canon's low-end DSLRs too :/
wait! I have one of those! This one: (https://www.amazon.com/Foto-Tech-Wireless-Control-Cameras/dp/B00GSAEN4A/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1497150913&amp;sr=1-1-fkmr1&amp;keywords=cam.in+remote+a6000) which I have never used and it's still sealed. Same I should have researched beforehand.
If you bought a wireless remote it not going to work on the D3100. You need a wired one to work correctly. This one will work and give you more options than the oem nikon one. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003Y2YTEE/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_AGZPub1PB96F6
Magmod Basic Kit $90
Xrite Color Checker Passport $70
Would this work?
If lenses are out, then what about light?
Get a flash and some radio triggers, it'll change the way you do things.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003CIRTH4/ref=oh_o04_s00_i00_details
is what i have now, and
http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-NPT-04-Channel-Wireless-Receiver/dp/B002W3IXZW/ref=pd_bxgy_p_img_b
is what i was gonna look into getting. but someone below said he uses something that is almost as just as cheap so maybe these might work? what do you think?
http://www.amazon.com/Yongnuo-Wireless-Trigger-Shutter-Transceiver/dp/B004YW79F4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1334613115&sr=8-4
Attach one of these radio triggers to the hotshoe mount on your camera and the other the hotshoe mount of your SB-600.
http://www.amazon.com/Yongnuo-Wireless-Trigger-Shutter-Transceiver/dp/B004YW79F4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1452508589&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=yongnuo+603
Then place the radio trigger and your flash onto this and fire away
http://www.amazon.com/Photography-Studio-Umbrellas-Fancierstudio-UB1/dp/B004HR0M4Q/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1452508670&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=light+stand+umbrella
What justifies the high cost of the Manfrotto tripods? The legs cost ~$150 and the Ball head is another $100 or so. Also, would a fisheye lens be suitable for astrophotography?
Comment: The D3100 does not have an IR receiver, thus a cord release is necessary:
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-MC-DC2-Release-Digital-Cameras/dp/B001F6TXME/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1346031587&amp;sr=1-4&amp;keywords=nikon+remote
Explain to me what this is and what's the difference?
Perhaps he is using this lens: http://www.amazon.com/Opteka-Voyeur-Right-Digital-Cameras/dp/B000F49052
Link to the camera that OP used for this picture.
Link to the filter that OP used for this picture.
Edit: As requested: Link to the 10mm lens that OP used for this picture.
I found a sigma 8mm what do you think about this?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B003G28AZG/ref=sr_1_5_olp?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1394047595&amp;sr=1-5&amp;keywords=sigma+8mm&amp;condition=used
OP could also buy these triggers for which the YN560 has a receiver built in:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004YW79F4
As a pair they can trigger any manual flash, but as long as you have a YN flash you only need one trigger. Saves one more piece of equipment to keep track of and carry batteries for.
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Yeah, it's stupid. But they guarantee color consistency and color accuracy. There are some cheaper models available, but the X-Rite pocket is the most convenient, as it has a built in protective plastic case.
Here is a link to one more reasonably priced
It depends on what you mean by "Work well for video".
Realistically, you're either going to be lighting a scene correctly or you're not. If you intend to be doing any run and gun shooting, then you'll need at minimum fast glass, and you won't find a fast zoom lens in your budget.
In your price range, I would pickup a Sigma superzoom, http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-18-250mm-3-5-6-3-Canon-Digital/dp/B001PGXEH4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1331227039&amp;sr=8-1
That will give you a versatile lens for a lot of situations. It's just not very fast.
You'll have hard time doing any kind of photojournalism without a telephoto zoom. With that lens, plus your 50 prime, you'll be covered for stills in most situations, except maybe low light situations where the 50 doesn't cut it.
From there, you can start investing in some nice lenses as time goes on.
I would also seriously rethink my major. Get a more marketable degree while still learning about this trade, but don't go into huge debt in hopes of becoming a cinematographer, there simply aren't enough of those gigs to go around.
It's on Amazon for as low as 329 used, 430 new: http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-10-20mm-4-5-6-Digital-Cameras/dp/B0007U00XK
Only if you compare to the overpriced consumer stores is this a deal.
Sigma 10-20, $469
No, it isn't 2.8, but that's not likely for your price range and other requirements.
On the cheap I strongly recommend the yongnuo unit. Also works as a wireless shutter release, and very well reviewed for the price.
If you've got the coin, the pocketwizards are worth it, but for just starting out the yongnuo's are a steal.
I use daylight normally, no flash. And I use THIS wireless remote control.
He sounds serious enough that he might appreciate the Colorchecker Passport. Shoot a photo of the color patchwork under the conditions in your studio (or any shoot, really) and use the bundled software to adjust the color of your photos to be precisely correct.
http://www.amazon.com/X-Rite-MSCCPP-ColorChecker-Passport-Software/dp/B002NU5UW8
I know of four wide angles that people with DX basically choose from.
The Tokina I listed.
The Sigma 10-20 3.5
http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-10-20mm-3-5-EX-Nikon/dp/B002D2VSD6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1334661668&amp;sr=8-2
The Sigma 10-20 4/5.6
http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-10-20mm-4-5-6-Digital-Cameras/dp/B0007U00XK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1334661668&amp;sr=8-1
The Nikkor 10-24 4.0
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-12-24mm-Autofocus-Nikkor-Zoom/dp/B000092M1T/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1334661813&amp;sr=1-1
The Sigma 4-5.6 is not nearly as good as the Sigma 3.5 - From what I rememeber reading - more chromatic aberation and distortion.
The Nikkor is the best of the 4, but it's double the price, and not even close to double the quality.
The rub came down to the Tokina 2.8 and the Sigma 3.5. The Tokina has better build quality, better light sensitivity, less CA and less distortion. I looked at a lot of pictures on Flickr, asked a few questions.
What stuck me the most was that I had a lot of responses from Sigma owners telling me if they had to do it over, they'd go for the Tokina. Ultimatly, they's what swayed my decision.
I look at it this way - is this reasonably a "once in a life time" trip for you? Is this primarily a trip where you plan to take a lot of pictures/primary focus of the trip? If the answers to either quesiton is "yes", it would be worth spending a few dollars more now and getting shots you'll never have the oppertunity to get again. That's how I ended up with a lot of the gear I have. I went to the Munich Oktoberfest in 2007 with a shitty camera, and I regretted it. I'll never have the oppertunity to take those pictures again.
How important is TTL when using a single OCF?
Basically, I'm learning to use my SB700 but don't like having the sync cable attached to my camera. I'm considering a few wireless options:
Yongnuo
or
Pocket Wizard
The key question here is that I'm still figuring things out and don't know how often I'll need/want to use my flash. If I go the cheaper route, I'm limited to only using the flash in manual mode (versus the industry standard pocket wizards). So, is flash in manual mode a disadvantage for a beginner and I should go with the pricier, but more versatile PWs? Or is TTL not crucial for beginner/intermediate work?
Thanks!
Rather then change your bulbs and setting WB in post try setting custom white balance in camera. Video link
That should fix your problem, if you shoot a whole lot under those conditions then you may want to swap your bulbs or get a Colorchecker Passport, it would automate the whole color correction process.
I've used this lens for a few years now with my own T3i for landscape/astrophotography with no complaints. It's a decent price to get started with wide angle.
https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-10-20mm-4-5-6-Digital-Cameras/dp/B0007U00X0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
What do you guys think of this Canon 50mm f/1.8 and 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 bundle? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LEEY6CS/ref=twister_B017OAXTL0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1
I have a T5i and I want to get into portraits mainly indoors in a budget studio I am setting up in my room. I think the 10-18mm will be nice for vacations because I go up mountains and fire towers in the Adirondacks which gives me access to amazing sights that usually require my phone's panoramic mode.
I am a bit nervous about the 50mm though because of the crop sensor of the t5i and the limited space of my bedroom studio. Should I instead go for a 24mm f/2.8? Problem there being that there is no 10-18 bundle with Canon's 24mm :(
I have the cheapo kit from amazon. I coulkd buy three whole kits with dozens of mounts for 60$ and I have yet to see any of those fail or even show signs of bad quality. I would bet they are made side by side in the same factory.
I tried a similar thing with two sets of Cactus triggers - it didn't work. Dealing with the poor quality cheapo triggers got to be a pain, especially if one part of a set died.
I ended up buying these transceivers, which are freaking awesome. I get ~100yd range out of them, and they also work as a remote cable release.
Without knowing what your budget is, or what you need out of the lens, I think /u/visavita hit it on the head with the Sigma. It's the cheapest.
Here's a few more I found with a DP Review search. All under $600. All with auto focus. All non-fishy.
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM $430
Tamron AF 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 SP Di II LD Aspherical (IF) $460
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X116 Pro DX II $570
Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX II $500
I'm looking into buying a wide angle lens for my Canon t6i rebel. I want to use it primarily for youtube (record myself) but I don't want to end up buying another lens in the future. I've had my eyes on the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X116 Pro DX II, the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens, the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens, and the Tamron AF 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 SP Di II LD Aspherical. For the more expensive one's over $300 I do plan on getting them used. In my situation I think regardless of what lens I may get I'll be using a softbox for lighting. I know lower aperature is better but I cannot distinguish the quality of the lenses. Any recommedations and where I could buy used lenses at a lower price?
I use Yongnuo radio triggers with my d5100. They are about $30 for a pair and have worked well for me. They'll let you remotely trigger the shutter, but you can also used them to sync off-camera flashes (manual only, no TTL).
If you buy two or more pair, you can both trigger the shutter and off-camera flashes.
My only complaint is that when syncing flashes, there seems to be a little delay. That little delay means the flashes don't go off soon enough and I sometimes see black bars at my sync speed (1/200th). I have to set my shutter a bit slower, at 1/160th to eliminate the black bars. But for $30 a pair, that's a minor thing.
Something to keep in mind when using it as both a shutter remote and flash sync: You can trigger your shutter just by plugging one into your camera with the short shutter cable. It doesn't need to be in the hot shoe for that. You can then put a flash in your hot shoe and use TTL. However, you can't remotely trigger flashes that way. To sync off-camera flashes, you have to have one trigger in your camera's hot shoe. You can then stack a flash on top of the trigger, but you'll lose TTL for that flash. The trigger in your hot shoe can also have the shutter cable attached, serving both as the receiver for the shutter button in your hand and also as the flash sync master transmitter.
The reason the flash sync requires one in the hot shoe is because even though it knows when you press the remote shutter button, it can't know how long it takes your camera to activate the shutter. If it were to guess wrong, the flash would go off at the wrong time and the light would fall on a closed shutter. The trigger in your hand activates the one plugged into your shutter release. The camera starts the process of taking a picture. Some (very short) time later, the camera sends a signal to the hot shoe. The trigger in the hot shoe (probably the same one that's plugged into your shutter release) senses that signal and only then transmits to the other triggers to fire the off-camera flashes, ensuring that the flashes go off at the correct time.
http://www.amazon.com/Yongnuo-Wireless-Trigger-Shutter-Transceiver/dp/B004YW79F4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1405975513&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=yongnuo+radio+trigger