leftyguns21
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cleaning out some old pictures
Haystack rock in Cannon Beach, OR
Haystack rock in Cannon Beach, OR
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leftyguns21
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I was a little bored yesterday and have been wanting to try this for some time.
I went out to Denver international airport area. set up tripod in the landing strip area, it was super windy out so weighed it down with some heavy rocks. last thing I want is my camera to blow over. then I stood out there for around 40mins taking pics of planes in various positions. got home stacked all of the layers in PS CS5 and used the rectangular tool to mask out each plane. for most part it went pretty quick with the masking, I didn't have to make too many tweaks. then flattened image. did some sharpening and wa-la.
I will certainly make another try at this and do a better job. This was more of a learning experiment.
find more on flickr
I went out to Denver international airport area. set up tripod in the landing strip area, it was super windy out so weighed it down with some heavy rocks. last thing I want is my camera to blow over. then I stood out there for around 40mins taking pics of planes in various positions. got home stacked all of the layers in PS CS5 and used the rectangular tool to mask out each plane. for most part it went pretty quick with the masking, I didn't have to make too many tweaks. then flattened image. did some sharpening and wa-la.
I will certainly make another try at this and do a better job. This was more of a learning experiment.
find more on flickr
NinjaOne
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So for this your turned your lights on half-way through the exposure?
NinjaOne
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I purchased a Canon T5i and a Canon 50mm prime lens a couple weeks ago. I like the 50mm, but the narrow FOV makes it difficult to capture setting.
Any recommendations on my next lens purchase? Primarily landscape and truck photos
IMG_068923 by Ninja Juan, on Flickr
Any recommendations on my next lens purchase? Primarily landscape and truck photos
IMG_068923 by Ninja Juan, on Flickr
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leftyguns21
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how deep are your pockets
I have purchased/replaced my lenses several times. Canon holds its value very well but you still ultimately lose money. if you can afford it, do it right the first time. nothing other than L. don't get an ef-s version, you wont be able to use them if you change to a full frame. a good all around is the 24-105 f/4 for around $1000. landscape a 70-200, I love mine. the f/2.8 will set you back nearly $3 g's, you can get a f/4 version for less but quality isn't as good. I basically use my 16-35 f/2.8 or 70-200 f/2.8 for most everything.
NinjaOne
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I was hoping to spend under $500 on a general purpose lens to start with. Prob. unrealistic, but hey.... 4Runner and AR builds are eating my budget :noidea:how deep are your pockets
I have purchased/replaced my lenses several times. Canon holds its value very well but you still ultimately lose money. if you can afford it, do it right the first time. nothing other than L. don't get an ef-s version, you wont be able to use them if you change to a full frame. a good all around is the 24-105 f/4 for around $1000. landscape a 70-200, I love mine. the f/2.8 will set you back nearly $3 g's, you can get a f/4 version for less but quality isn't as good. I basically use my 16-35 f/2.8 or 70-200 f/2.8 for most everything.
I'm okay with sacrificing a little image quality since I'm not a professional photographer or reselling/printing any of the images. I want to learn better habits and develop my style more before dropping more serious coin on an expensive lens. You do have a good point about future-proofing against the possibility of a FF camera, maybe I'll find a used kit lens until I can spring for the 24-105 (looks like a solid lens)
car_designer
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NinjaOne, yes. Halfway through the exposure I walked up and turned on the parking lights. Just spent too much time in one place.
leftyguns21
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this is comprised of several shots/multiple exposures merged together using a Canon 5D Mark IV and Canon 16-35 f/2.8 lens at f/14 35mm
location is Genesee, CO at the herd overlook. those are all bison roaming on the right
location is Genesee, CO at the herd overlook. those are all bison roaming on the right
USKTog
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I purchased a Canon T5i and a Canon 50mm prime lens a couple weeks ago. I like the 50mm, but the narrow FOV makes it difficult to capture setting.
Any recommendations on my next lens purchase? Primarily landscape and truck photos
As LeftyGuns21 stated, how deep are your pockets?
If you truly don't intend on pursuing photography any more than just a hobby, I'd say the Tamron 18-270 is a good all-around zoom that should suit your needs fairly well. I will state, however, that it IS purely an APS-C lens (non-full frame).
If you want to buy a decent full-frame lens that is decent all around, you might consider the Sigma 24-105 f/4 DG OS HSM. It is similar to the Canon "L-glass" version, but for slightly less $.
Here are a couple other lenses that might be of interest:
Tamron 10-24 (APS-C non-full frame)
Toking 16-28 f/2.8 (full-frame, so on the T5i, it would have 25.6mm->44.8mm focal length)
I would caution you though, photography is much like T4R modding…it'll consume your $$ if you don't do your research and know what you're getting into as best as possible.
Buy a more suitable lens to learn and understand light; Once you have a decent grasp of how ISO/Aperture/Shutter Speed work together, you will likely find yourself wanting to upgrade the camera / glass. DON'T (at least not until you know what you want to do and are willing to buy 1x). Do not fall for the "I need better glass to shoot great pix" trap. Crappy photography skills + $20,000 worth of camera gear STILL = crappy images!
I'll share!
Canon 5d MKiii 24-70 F4L lens Location- Oregon Coast
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Canon 5d MKiii 24-70 F4L lens Location- Oregon Coast
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Also, The best thing I've ever read was your better to have a $1000 lens and a $500 camera, than the other way around. I shot for 10 years before I truly bought a decent lens and between a decent lens and a good eye you'll be golden.
Sometimes I watch youtube tutorials of other photographers and the guys like selling up his camera because he's sponsored and its like a $30K investment with the lens and I think, how can you NOT get a good photo with that kinda equipment!
Sometimes I watch youtube tutorials of other photographers and the guys like selling up his camera because he's sponsored and its like a $30K investment with the lens and I think, how can you NOT get a good photo with that kinda equipment!
lucky7
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Canon 35mm F2 IS, and buy it used from KEH. The cropped sensor on your T5 makes your 50mm lens an 80mm lens, and the 35 would effectively be about 56mm. If you're going to spend the $$ on an 'L' lens, I'd skip the 24-105 in favor of something else.
EDIT - you may even want to go wider than 35mm, and IMO, prime lenses offer far better value on the lower end of the price scale.
EDIT again. On POTN you can go to the gallery and see examples of photos shot with the same body/lens. FM reviews is also a good place to reference reviews/opinions.
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leftyguns21
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this, + its never ending once you start. I started with a rebel xti $550 kit. back then I thought man this is so expensive. couple years later I didn't even flinch dropping $2k for one lens.
here is an older picture that I re-edited recently.
it was on my Canon 6D
f/2.8 16-35 at 16mm
ISO 100
240"
Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO
tS_kStin
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Others have said great suggestions. I am a Nikon guy so I do not know much about Canon lenses, however I am using mostly 3rd party lenses from Sigma and Tokina... As stated earlier it depends on what you see yourself getting into in the future. That being said I have the Sigma 17-50 f2.8 and it is a fantastic lens, crop sensor only so that is a bummer for me cause I am looking into FF and starting a business. I also have the Tokina 11-16 2.8 and that is also a great lens, the widest non fisheye lens for APSC. I would recommend looking at those two lenses and primarily the Sigma. THey are both in the $500 range brand new and can be found for cheaper but they are great lenses, work well and are very sharp for the $. The 17-50 is on my camera at least 75% of the time as it is a great range for general use.
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