Since you’re asking about lenses, I take it you have an SLR. My personal preference for shooting from the front of the stage is a lens in the 17-55mm range with a constant aperture of f/2.8. Nikon and Canon both make lenses in this range, as do Sigma, Tamron, and Tokina. With concert photography, anything less than f/2.8 can start to be a liability, especially if flash is not allowed.

I basically never shoot with flash because it is not allowed in most of the venues I work in, so I can’t advise on that.

In addition to a f/2.8 zoom, the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 is a nice lens for low light work, and the 50mm f/1.4 or f/1.8 lenses from most manufacturers are relatively inexpensive options to gather a lot of light.

Let me know if you have any more questions. Thanks very for stopping by to comment, glad you enjoy the work.

Concerts is what got me started on photography. It’s my first love. Unfortunately, i don’t have the funds and equipment to master it. I would really love to hear some tips from you. What would you advice begginers like me. Such as, what lenses you recommend? Or if you advice the use of flash… If not, and if ever you have no choice, what’s the best thing to do to your flash so that it wouldn’t consume the color or the lights.

Sorry if my comment’s too long. =D

I’m a fan.