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p.1 #1 · Which Lense To buy - architectural?

Which lense for canon is the ideal architectural photography lense as for their T/S lenses go? Need one for exteriors and interiors. Does one do all?

Thanks!

Oct 22, 2009 at 10:19 PM

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p.1 #2 · Which Lense To buy - architectural?

Depends on needs, more than anything. Are you shooting FF or Crop? I have the original 24 T/S, and my results, architecturally speaking, are spectacular. However, in your case, If you need wider, the 17 T/S is an option, albeit, an expensive option. I use the 24 T/S, for both Interiors & Exteriors. The T/S lenses, do have a learning curve, but the results, are astounding, once you start utilizing their full capabilities.

Hope this helps.

James

Oct 23, 2009 at 04:11 AM

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p.1 #3 · Which Lense To buy - architectural?

shooting 7d, yes i was looking at the 24 t/s reviews and they are stellar. thx

Oct 23, 2009 at 01:29 PM

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p.1 #4 · Which Lense To buy - architectural?

The 24mm Tilt Shift lens is my go to lens for architecture, unless I am shooting a really small kitchen or bathroom and need to include most of it in the frame.

Just be careful that you don't inadvertently tilt it, even by a small amount as it will begin to render part of the frame out of focus. Also, metering is inaccurate (but in a predictable way) when shifting. Overall it's a very versatile lens, even though it is fixed focal length.

Alan

Oct 23, 2009 at 01:53 PM

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p.1 #5 · Which Lense To buy - architectural?

I think if you're shooting with a crop sensor, you'd be better with the TS-E 17mm... The 24mm is perfect on a full frame camera, but I don't think it's wide enough for the 7D.

I'll second Alan when he says watch for accidentally tilting it, I've had a few shots ruined because of that! I understand it's harder to accidentally tilt the new TS-E lenses though.

Oct 23, 2009 at 07:45 PM

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p.1 #6 · Which Lense To buy - architectural?

If you have a FF sensor, the 24T/S is the way to go.

Oct 24, 2009 at 01:06 PM

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p.1 #7 · Which Lense To buy - architectural?

If your just shooting architecture, your better off with a 5d Mark I then a 7D

If you do other types of photography...obviously the 7D is a much more capable camera.

Nov 02, 2009 at 05:11 PM

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p.1 #8 · Which Lense To buy - architectural?

ps. Instead of getting a 17mm T/S for the price that they are at, I think you'd be best off getting a 5d Mark I as a second body and a 24mm t/s lens used for the same price as one 17mm T/S Lens.

Nov 02, 2009 at 05:12 PM

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p.1 #9 · Which Lense To buy - architectural?

lafashionphoto wrote:
ps. Instead of getting a 17mm T/S for the price that they are at, I think you'd be best off getting a 5d Mark I as a second body and a 24mm t/s lens used for the same price as one 17mm T/S Lens.

Good advice - spent 3 years using the old 24mm TS on a 5D with no customer issues.

A 5dII with the 17mm TS + a Kenko 1.4 TC is a rather neat package offering the best of both worlds; even with the extension tube, images beat the heck out of the old 24mm lens.

Nov 02, 2009 at 07:54 PM

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p.1 #10 · Which Lense To buy - architectural?

I have a 24 TS (mk1) for sale in the B/S forums

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/829101/0#7710880

Nov 04, 2009 at 03:20 AM


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