Thoughts on XF 90mm f2 for concert shooting

TheArtVandelay wrote:

Photography201 wrote:

TheArtVandelay wrote:

Photography201 wrote:

Buy the 50-140 you are going to want image stabilization no question and I will not even say IMO.

Yes the 90 mm is a amazing tact sharp lens but with no OIS and it being a telephoto lens I know first hand you need a mono pod or something to give that little extra help because the lens is one of the larger lenses and can throw off the balance of the camera to lens

I will also suggest a handgrip or battery grip with the 90 mm and especially with the the 16-55 and most certainly with the the 59-140

I know the 50-140 is the best lens for the job. BTW you want to be able to recompose fast for what you are doing. I'd also get a second camera body if you can.

I do have the battery grip on the x-t1 and it doesn't feel too bad. i'm coming from a d700 so the weight of the fuji still feels slightly lighter. like i mentioned in another reply I may need to rent the 90mm and give it a shot. I rented the 50-140 and I thought it was great, just not sure I want to plunk down another 600 - $700, when I'm not going to be shooting as many shows.

Also I used to have a second body, I found for my style of shooting, I prefer having 1 body and usually i'll do research on shows and venues to see what lens i should start with and go from there.

Here's a link to my site of photos to give you an idea of lighting / environment, and shooting style. http://www.mrdavidthai.com/

I understand

One photographer I do like and videos I like about how to shoot concert photography specifically is fro knows photo at least as a place to start.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlzSX4vHxzQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyfhLLHEQxk

not sure why you're sending these links to me. I've been shooting from the pit for the past 6 - 7 years, so i'm aware of all the things. I'm more looking to save money on gear setup and skip out on the 50-140 and roll with a 90 instead for my closeups and 16 -55 for everything else.

Then if you know what to do and are supposedly so experienced why are you even asking. Who cares how much a lens costs. You need that range and F stop performance or not. Does not matter if it is a DSLR or p&s camera. The specs are the specs all Fuji lenses are good and expensive

If you want to be smart about it then wait for the next Fuji rebate they run then a few times a year. The last rebate actually lasted a good part of a year at least at B&H.

If after 7 years you do not know what a given focal length looks like by just reading specs that makes no sense. You either care about OIS or not that is your call

Do what you want with your money and your photo business

This whole thread is a waste of time.