Which lens for Christmas lights at night and fireworks?

I am going to Orlando this December. Among other things, I will be taking pictures of nightime fireworks and christmas lights. I have the 18-55 kit lens, the 50mm f1.8, and the 28-128 IS as well as some telephotos. Which of these would probable be the best. If none will work, I was also thinking of buying the Sigma 18-50 f2.8 lens. Any suggestions.

Mike

On whole, I would go with the speed for the christmas lights, so the 50 f/1.8. Are you using a tripod? This could potentially change the answer. If the christmas lights are at outside , the wind can blow them so you don't want your shutter speed to get too slow!

For fireworks, I would definitely put the camera on a tripod, stop the lens down and just use a remote shutter release and hold the shutter open for a few seconds while the speed is set for bulb.

Have fun!

Mike Mitrisin said:

I am going to Orlando this December. Among other things, I will be
taking pictures of nightime fireworks and christmas lights. I have
the 18-55 kit lens, the 50mm f1.8, and the 28-128 IS as well as
some telephotos. Which of these would probable be the best. If
none will work, I was also thinking of buying the Sigma 18-50 f2.8
lens. Any suggestions.

Mike

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Brian

I should have said for fireworks, I would just pick the focal length that works the best for you since you will be stopped down anyway.

BTP said:

For fireworks, I would definitely put the camera on a tripod, stop
the lens down and just use a remote shutter release and hold the
shutter open for a few seconds while the speed is set for bulb.

Have fun!

Mike Mitrisin said:

I am going to Orlando this December. Among other things, I will be
taking pictures of nightime fireworks and christmas lights. I have
the 18-55 kit lens, the 50mm f1.8, and the 28-128 IS as well as
some telephotos. Which of these would probable be the best. If
none will work, I was also thinking of buying the Sigma 18-50 f2.8
lens. Any suggestions.

Mike

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Brian

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Brian