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Gig - f2.8 or f1.8??

  • 18-06-2009 5:23pm
    #1
    mehfesto2
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    Right I'll be taking pics of a few gigs in the Academy over the next few months and was wondering what would be recommended - my f2.8 Sigma 24-70 or f1.8 Nikkor 50mm.

    The 2.8 is consistent throughout the full range and obviously gives the ability to zoom.

    The 1.8 is faster and sharper, but is fixed at 50mm.

    Now the Academy isn't exactly short on high-end lighting which would lend me to the Sigma, but Im just throwing this out there to see what you'd pick.

    Cheers!


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  • #2
    melekalikimaka
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 10,686 Mod ✭✭✭✭melekalikimaka


    sigma for the range... defo, might see ya there ;)


  • #3
    Fajitas!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,624 ✭✭✭✭Fajitas!


    I've shot with a 24-70 2.8 in there with no issues. It depends on the act though. Bring both and decide on the night :)


  • #4
    mehfesto2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,148 ✭✭✭mehfesto2


    melekalikimaka wrote: »
    sigma for the range... defo, might see ya there ;)

    Cheers.
    If you see a chap with Gok-Wan glasses and a hobo beard, that's me.

    Any other tips for gig shooting in general?
    Ive packed the ear-plugs and will be wearing al black, but anything else Mele?


  • #5
    melekalikimaka
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 10,686 Mod ✭✭✭✭melekalikimaka


    personally i have a listen to their tunes, big songs, so i kinda know what to expect movement wise during songs, black is not overly important tbh, just dark. sometimes silly glasses or summa to get good experssions from preformers hehe. watch the lights like a hawk, bout it


  • #6
    smelltheglove
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,503 ✭✭✭smelltheglove


    Go with the 2.8, I shot there with a kit lens and still loved the results.


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