Comments on: Choosing Lenses for Concert Photography http://ishootshows.com/2008/07/16/choosing-lenses-for-concert-photography/ Music Photography, band portraits and promos from professional music photographer Todd Owyoung Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:45:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Agung H. Wirawan http://ishootshows.com/2008/07/16/choosing-lenses-for-concert-photography/#comment-119660 Agung H. Wirawan Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:50:03 +0000 http://ishootshows.com/?p=263#comment-119660 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Thought you should buy 50mm lens, pr maybe you have to read it first before buying a new glass http://bit.ly/czF2Nk @OlovL</span></span> Thought you should buy 50mm lens, pr maybe you have to read it first before buying a new glass http://bit.ly/czF2Nk @OlovL

]]> By: Vincent http://ishootshows.com/2008/07/16/choosing-lenses-for-concert-photography/#comment-119294 Vincent Sun, 08 Aug 2010 15:57:00 +0000 http://ishootshows.com/?p=263#comment-119294 I use the Nikon D3000 and I like it a lot but the pictures come out way too grainy. I am saving up for a lense as I typoe this but it's not an easy task. I mostly take pictures for a zine that I put out and really enjoy this. I see other photographers using flashes that extend out ward and don't flash the light directly onto the performers. Can you explain the reason or point me to a site that can. I have no idea what these do or why. How much would a set up like this cost. Thanks for your time Vincent I use the Nikon D3000 and I like it a lot but the pictures come out way too grainy. I am saving up for a lense as I typoe this but it’s not an easy task. I mostly take pictures for a zine that I put out and really enjoy this. I see other photographers using flashes that extend out ward and don’t flash the light directly onto the performers. Can you explain the reason or point me to a site that can. I have no idea what these do or why. How much would a set up like this cost.
Thanks for your time
Vincent
Vincent´s last blog ..Long Time Coming Music Fanzine issue 2 – 200

]]> By: Todd http://ishootshows.com/2008/07/16/choosing-lenses-for-concert-photography/#comment-111645 Todd Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:59:34 +0000 http://ishootshows.com/?p=263#comment-111645 Hi Jewelie, It really depends on how close the band is going to be to the stage, but something like a 17-55mm for your 50D would most likely be good for front-of-stage performers. 4-5 songs (or even 3 songs) is fine for switching lenses – you just have to practice. If you have your lenses ready (caps off, in an easy place to grab in the bag), you can change lenses in just a few seconds. Hi Jewelie,

It really depends on how close the band is going to be to the stage, but something like a 17-55mm for your 50D would most likely be good for front-of-stage performers.

4-5 songs (or even 3 songs) is fine for switching lenses – you just have to practice. If you have your lenses ready (caps off, in an easy place to grab in the bag), you can change lenses in just a few seconds.

]]> By: jewelie http://ishootshows.com/2008/07/16/choosing-lenses-for-concert-photography/#comment-111643 jewelie Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:55:43 +0000 http://ishootshows.com/?p=263#comment-111643 Hey Todd, Your website has been immensely helpful to me. I recently bought a Canon EOS 50D D-SLR and have an chance (and the photo pass) to shoot an opening act for a HUGE band. It is in a large ampitheater, but since they are the opening act, they won't have all of the crazy lighting. I am under a tight budget unfortunately, but this is a big opportunity for me. I need to know what kind of lens will really do the job to get all the shots I need. I only have the one camera and I won't have time to be switching lenses since they are only playing 4-5 songs. I just felt I needed really specific guidance so I get this right!!! Thanks. Hey Todd,
Your website has been immensely helpful to me. I recently bought a Canon EOS 50D D-SLR and have an chance (and the photo pass) to shoot an opening act for a HUGE band. It is in a large ampitheater, but since they are the opening act, they won’t have all of the crazy lighting. I am under a tight budget unfortunately, but this is a big opportunity for me. I need to know what kind of lens will really do the job to get all the shots I need. I only have the one camera and I won’t have time to be switching lenses since they are only playing 4-5 songs. I just felt I needed really specific guidance so I get this right!!! Thanks.

]]> By: Kal http://ishootshows.com/2008/07/16/choosing-lenses-for-concert-photography/#comment-110579 Kal Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:51:15 +0000 http://ishootshows.com/?p=263#comment-110579 I'm still using crop-sensors so the 50mm f1.4 really is my favourite lens. I'm also still sneaking my camera into shows and shooting from the crowd so with the 50mm effectively giving me 75mm in a compact enough size to be gig-sneakable while giving me enough reach to pick out features of the individuals on stage, it's absolutely perfect. Kal I’m still using crop-sensors so the 50mm f1.4 really is my favourite lens. I’m also still sneaking my camera into shows and shooting from the crowd so with the 50mm effectively giving me 75mm in a compact enough size to be gig-sneakable while giving me enough reach to pick out features of the individuals on stage, it’s absolutely perfect.

Kal
Kal´s last blog ..Excited by the fence

]]> By: Richard Gailey http://ishootshows.com/2008/07/16/choosing-lenses-for-concert-photography/#comment-106761 Richard Gailey Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:52:17 +0000 http://ishootshows.com/?p=263#comment-106761 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Choosing Lenses for Concert Photography | ishootshows.com http://bit.ly/a4Ttax If you’re just starting out with gig photography, here are a.</span></span> Choosing Lenses for Concert Photography | ishootshows.com http://bit.ly/a4Ttax If you’re just starting out with gig photography, here are a.

]]> By: Todd Owyoung http://ishootshows.com/2008/07/16/choosing-lenses-for-concert-photography/#comment-106762 Todd Owyoung Tue, 30 Mar 2010 04:48:43 +0000 http://ishootshows.com/?p=263#comment-106762 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">@ConcertMoments This is my general gear guide – "Choosing Lenses for Concert Photography": http://bit.ly/dtKZlV</span></span> @ConcertMoments This is my general gear guide – "Choosing Lenses for Concert Photography": http://bit.ly/dtKZlV

]]> By: analog_ http://ishootshows.com/2008/07/16/choosing-lenses-for-concert-photography/#comment-93456 analog_ Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:19:56 +0000 http://ishootshows.com/?p=263#comment-93456 The Tamron 28-85 F/2.8 is also a nice economical solution. The Tamron 28-85 F/2.8 is also a nice economical solution.

]]> By: zepouet http://ishootshows.com/2008/07/16/choosing-lenses-for-concert-photography/#comment-92598 zepouet Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:21:19 +0000 http://ishootshows.com/?p=263#comment-92598 Hello Todd, I have a simple question about 24-70 f2.8 and 70-200 f2.8. I am dreaming to buy one of these two jewels. Therefore the 70-200 is too expensive for the moment and I wonder if 24-70 is good for portrait. I imagine it is really good for full portrait (from foot to head) but for rear portrait ? Can we have a good bokeh with a focale about 70 ? My beauty dish is ready. I am waiting to receive external flash (YN-460) to complete my local studio :-) Thanks for the tutorial ! Best regards, Nicolas Hello Todd,

I have a simple question about 24-70 f2.8 and 70-200 f2.8.
I am dreaming to buy one of these two jewels. Therefore the 70-200 is too expensive for the moment and I wonder if 24-70 is good for portrait.
I imagine it is really good for full portrait (from foot to head) but for rear portrait ? Can we have a good bokeh with a focale about 70 ?

My beauty dish is ready. I am waiting to receive external flash (YN-460) to complete my local studio :-) Thanks for the tutorial !

Best regards, Nicolas

]]> By: Jonathan http://ishootshows.com/2008/07/16/choosing-lenses-for-concert-photography/#comment-89712 Jonathan Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:03:08 +0000 http://ishootshows.com/?p=263#comment-89712 Todd, Thanks for quite an informative review and article. I am considering getting a Canon 7D due to it's highly improved noise settings at ISO 1600 and up, and I wanted to see your thoughts on a kit lens for such a camera in a concert setting. The kit lens is a f3.5/5.5 28-135mm. Pretty decent for a crop body, not as wide as I'd like (I like to get pretty close), but it's a good starting point. Do you think that it would be better for me to invest in a less powerful body (50D or so), and get some faster glass? Personally, I feel that the flexibility I would get from the 7D's low noise and RAW settings would be sufficent for general purpose (and some concert) work with the kit lens. I dont currently do a lot of concert photography, but I do think I will start once I get my DSLR. I also have an assortment of vintage primes from the 80s that I am considering using... I'd have to go through an Olympus to EF converter, but already having some 1.8 glass is pretty nice. (although no auto focus, and metering i'd have to do manually...) What do you think? Todd,

Thanks for quite an informative review and article.
I am considering getting a Canon 7D due to it’s highly improved noise settings at ISO 1600 and up, and I wanted to see your thoughts on a kit lens for such a camera in a concert setting. The kit lens is a f3.5/5.5 28-135mm. Pretty decent for a crop body, not as wide as I’d like (I like to get pretty close), but it’s a good starting point.

Do you think that it would be better for me to invest in a less powerful body (50D or so), and get some faster glass? Personally, I feel that the flexibility I would get from the 7D’s low noise and RAW settings would be sufficent for general purpose (and some concert) work with the kit lens. I dont currently do a lot of concert photography, but I do think I will start once I get my DSLR.

I also have an assortment of vintage primes from the 80s that I am considering using… I’d have to go through an Olympus to EF converter, but already having some 1.8 glass is pretty nice. (although no auto focus, and metering i’d have to do manually…)

What do you think?

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