01-26-2011, 07:13 PM
[quote name='allanmb' timestamp='1296035745' post='5768']
Personally I think f/2.8 is way to slow for your intended use. I would go with a 28/1.8 50/1.8 or 85/1.8 depending on the size of venue and where you are located.
Allan
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[quote name='Alexander ' timestamp='1296049319' post='5769']
With the K-x I could use the Pentax DA* 60-250mm f/4 at concerts, now with the K-5 I could go even darker. This is a limit of course, but f/2.8 for the Nikon D7000 is far from too dark IMO.
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[quote name='backcountryskier' timestamp='1296000643' post='5764']
I think 100 mm is too long. 180 mm is way too long.
Maybe try this: go to a gig with your camera and a slow kit lens. Fire away and don't worry about blur. When you get home, analyze the exifs of the photos. See which focal length works best for you. Then buy a prime accordingly. Maybe it'll be 50 mm, maybe 85 mm, maybe 30 mm.
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All very helpful. Thank you!
I'll try your suggestion and use the 16-85mm that I bought instead of standard kit lens as a trial - it's f5.6 at 85mm, but if that's long enough on DX, I'll be well pleased - I like the idea of using a smaller, lighter lens like the 85mm f1.8 D for this.
Ian
Personally I think f/2.8 is way to slow for your intended use. I would go with a 28/1.8 50/1.8 or 85/1.8 depending on the size of venue and where you are located.
Allan
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[quote name='Alexander ' timestamp='1296049319' post='5769']
With the K-x I could use the Pentax DA* 60-250mm f/4 at concerts, now with the K-5 I could go even darker. This is a limit of course, but f/2.8 for the Nikon D7000 is far from too dark IMO.
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[quote name='backcountryskier' timestamp='1296000643' post='5764']
I think 100 mm is too long. 180 mm is way too long.
Maybe try this: go to a gig with your camera and a slow kit lens. Fire away and don't worry about blur. When you get home, analyze the exifs of the photos. See which focal length works best for you. Then buy a prime accordingly. Maybe it'll be 50 mm, maybe 85 mm, maybe 30 mm.
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All very helpful. Thank you!
I'll try your suggestion and use the 16-85mm that I bought instead of standard kit lens as a trial - it's f5.6 at 85mm, but if that's long enough on DX, I'll be well pleased - I like the idea of using a smaller, lighter lens like the 85mm f1.8 D for this.
Ian