You make some brilliant points here, Ewen. Like so many, I’d been brainwashed into thinking 70-85mm was the right choice for portraiture. I see now how wrong that is. I just bought a Voigtlander 50mm lens for my X2D as a walkaround lens (39mm equivalent), but I’m going to start shooting images of people with it, too! Thanks for this. 👍
Exactly this is the reason I am not really wanting to buy a Sigma 90 mm for my S9. I already have the Sigma 17 mm f4 and 45 mm. I used to have a Zeiss Batis 85 mm, a fantastic lens, but I used it really rarely. I think my 45 mm is going to be perfect on the S9 for almost all kinds of situations. Actually, it was this Sigma I series compact lens collection for which I picked the S9.
I was part of a large group bike ride through the city the other week and one of the other riders was taking photos. He indicated that he was going to take a photo of me and indicated that I was okay with it... Tried not to 'pose' but made sure he'd have a good shot. He showed me the photo after and it was just my face with a super blurry background. I mean, great, that's me... But you didn't get the context that we were in a ride of dozens, or hundreds?, of cyclists... Or that we were stopped in the street with a total parade street takeover beneath an elevated train station. You could barely even tell I was on a bike.
This 100% I find when I start going more than 50mm FF I end up having to raise my voice which changes the dynamic. To your point as well it's usually possible to step closer but you can't always step back.
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Gracias, hay mucha presión en torno a esas ideas y esa estetica particular. :)
I couldn't agree more. I started my career using a 35mm f2, shooting for the local newspaper. It was probably the most useful lens I ever owned. I graduated to a 42 mm f1.7 on the Olympus 35 SP. I loved using that lens, but would often revert back to the 35mm and 5omm lenses on my OM2 or OM4 cameras. All these years later, i still find myself working in that focal range. Thank you for sharing your views, its refreshing to watch a video and not want to throw the computer out of the window before the video finishes.
Haaaa yes my goal in life is to avoid breaking everyone's computer! There really is a bit of magic to the 35mm perspective and I like a little magic in my life.
In Light Of All The Lumix S9 Hype & Vitriol, I Stumbled Upon Your Vids'! THIS Video Affirms, That'll I'll Be Stickin' Around. Thank You S9🤪..... & YOU Mr. Bell, From A Fujifilm Hobbyist!🤝🏿🤭
Awwwww thanks so much :) Gotta love that Fuji gear and they make some peachy lenses too. Do love this little S9 though and who says you have to shoot with just one camera system anyway???
Enjoyed your presentation Ewen. The great thing about photography is that we all see the world differently. I looked back over about 100 of my images just to see what focal length I use the most, and why. Most of my work is candid travel photography where I see something in the moment and capture it before has gone. In summary I found that I look for character and personality and like to move in on my subject without crowding them so end up using the upper range of a zoom with long focal length of up to about 135 mm on average. I concentrate on the eyes and wait till the subject is engaged with life in some way, whether with me or someone/something else. Mostly I establish some form of acknowledgement or consent with body language. The zoom gives me creative freedom and I rely on intuition to frame the photo in the instant. Vive la difference. Love your work. Your presentations just keep getting better. 👍
You'll remember the phrase about a man with a hammer, and how everything looks like a nail :) I often wonder what direction my photography may have taken had I not ended up with certain lenses to work with at certain times of my career.
This one of those mull over videos for me, a think it through and take from it what you will video. It’s important we that are willing to learn from each other in photography, broaden understanding and be open to ideas and opinions, there’s something for everyone in this video. Know your gear, and definitely know your glass. Thanks for putting this out there Ewen.
I'm looking at a 35 mm prime lens for landscapes and was interesting to see you using a 35mm lens for portraits and street photography. There's a reasonably cheap Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 prime lens. But to get optimal sharpness etc. it needs to be stopped down to f/2.8. What's your opinion on getting a 24-70 mm F/2.8 lens for landscapes and street photography. That's my other option.
I'd be disappointed with any F1.8 lens that needs to be stopped down to get a sharp result. Maybe there's a better option out there for the R mount? I might be the wrong person to ask about a 24-70mm F2.8. I prefer faster lenses so that one is a non-starter for me. But for conventional landscapes there's not much need for a fast lens. I think 24mm is very limiting for certain landscapes though. I give more detail on that in this video... ruclips.net/video/sBNTmY_VB1k/видео.html
I love this video because it very clearly explains why my 85mm lens always ends up gathering dust, not matter how optically excellent it is. The 85mm or *shudders* 135mm come out when environment is boring or so crowded that you need to melt everyone out of the frame. However, even an insanely crowded place like the La Rambla in Barcelona or Venice can be fun with some tone control or monochrome.
You make some brilliant points here, Ewen. Like so many, I’d been brainwashed into thinking 70-85mm was the right choice for portraiture. I see now how wrong that is. I just bought a Voigtlander 50mm lens for my X2D as a walkaround lens (39mm equivalent), but I’m going to start shooting images of people with it, too! Thanks for this. 👍
Marvellous combination for portraits :) I think so many people step into those longer lenses and just can't find the joy. Wide is wonderful.
@@EwenBell You’ve definitely made a compelling case for it. And your images are the proof.
@@peterfritzphoto Thanks Peter, you're very kind :)
Exactly this is the reason I am not really wanting to buy a Sigma 90 mm for my S9. I already have the Sigma 17 mm f4 and 45 mm. I used to have a Zeiss Batis 85 mm, a fantastic lens, but I used it really rarely. I think my 45 mm is going to be perfect on the S9 for almost all kinds of situations. Actually, it was this Sigma I series compact lens collection for which I picked the S9.
:)
I was part of a large group bike ride through the city the other week and one of the other riders was taking photos. He indicated that he was going to take a photo of me and indicated that I was okay with it... Tried not to 'pose' but made sure he'd have a good shot.
He showed me the photo after and it was just my face with a super blurry background. I mean, great, that's me... But you didn't get the context that we were in a ride of dozens, or hundreds?, of cyclists... Or that we were stopped in the street with a total parade street takeover beneath an elevated train station. You could barely even tell I was on a bike.
The venn diagram of 100km a day cyclists versus award winning photographers still needs some work hey :) Context is a marvellous thing.
This 100% I find when I start going more than 50mm FF I end up having to raise my voice which changes the dynamic. To your point as well it's usually possible to step closer but you can't always step back.
Gracias, hay mucha presión en torno a esas ideas y esa estetica particular. :)
I couldn't agree more. I started my career using a 35mm f2, shooting for the local newspaper. It was probably the most useful lens I ever owned. I graduated to a 42 mm f1.7 on the Olympus 35 SP. I loved using that lens, but would often revert back to the 35mm and 5omm lenses on my OM2 or OM4 cameras. All these years later, i still find myself working in that focal range. Thank you for sharing your views, its refreshing to watch a video and not want to throw the computer out of the window before the video finishes.
Haaaa yes my goal in life is to avoid breaking everyone's computer! There really is a bit of magic to the 35mm perspective and I like a little magic in my life.
In Light Of All The Lumix S9 Hype & Vitriol, I Stumbled Upon Your Vids'! THIS Video Affirms, That'll I'll Be Stickin' Around. Thank You S9🤪..... & YOU Mr. Bell, From A Fujifilm Hobbyist!🤝🏿🤭
Awwwww thanks so much :) Gotta love that Fuji gear and they make some peachy lenses too. Do love this little S9 though and who says you have to shoot with just one camera system anyway???
I love 35 and it's my go to for many times! Love the new content Even!
Thanks Nicholas! Great to see you over here :)
Enjoyed your presentation Ewen. The great thing about photography is that we all see the world differently. I looked back over about 100 of my images just to see what focal length I use the most, and why. Most of my work is candid travel photography where I see something in the moment and capture it before has gone. In summary I found that I look for character and personality and like to move in on my subject without crowding them so end up using the upper range of a zoom with long focal length of up to about 135 mm on average. I concentrate on the eyes and wait till the subject is engaged with life in some way, whether with me or someone/something else. Mostly I establish some form of acknowledgement or consent with body language. The zoom gives me creative freedom and I rely on intuition to frame the photo in the instant. Vive la difference. Love your work. Your presentations just keep getting better. 👍
You'll remember the phrase about a man with a hammer, and how everything looks like a nail :) I often wonder what direction my photography may have taken had I not ended up with certain lenses to work with at certain times of my career.
This one of those mull over videos for me, a think it through and take from it what you will video. It’s important we that are willing to learn from each other in photography, broaden understanding and be open to ideas and opinions, there’s something for everyone in this video. Know your gear, and definitely know your glass. Thanks for putting this out there Ewen.
Thankyou :)
I'm looking at a 35 mm prime lens for landscapes and was interesting to see you using a 35mm lens for portraits and street photography.
There's a reasonably cheap Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 prime lens. But to get optimal sharpness etc. it needs to be stopped down to f/2.8.
What's your opinion on getting a 24-70 mm F/2.8 lens for landscapes and street photography.
That's my other option.
I'd be disappointed with any F1.8 lens that needs to be stopped down to get a sharp result. Maybe there's a better option out there for the R mount?
I might be the wrong person to ask about a 24-70mm F2.8. I prefer faster lenses so that one is a non-starter for me. But for conventional landscapes there's not much need for a fast lens. I think 24mm is very limiting for certain landscapes though. I give more detail on that in this video...
ruclips.net/video/sBNTmY_VB1k/видео.html
I love this video because it very clearly explains why my 85mm lens always ends up gathering dust, not matter how optically excellent it is. The 85mm or *shudders* 135mm come out when environment is boring or so crowded that you need to melt everyone out of the frame. However, even an insanely crowded place like the La Rambla in Barcelona or Venice can be fun with some tone control or monochrome.
I had to bribe myself to make me use the 85mm this week.