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Lens suggestion for speakers at conferences

Started Jan 10, 2017 | Discussions thread
OP Pepege Regular Member • Posts: 387
Re: Lens suggestion for speakers at conferences

2ndact scene1 wrote:

Some great advice here that I have read with great interest.

Based on only brief experience I would add: 1) for group shots such as speakers in a panel discussion, you will need something wide if you can get close in. I like the EF 35mm f2.0 IS but it sometimes may not be wide enough on a crop body. 2) I find it hard to time shots for the brief pauses speakers generally take - catching them in mid sentence does not work that well. An applause line is a great opportunity for good shots if they not only pause but also smile while the audience reacts. And 3) if you plan to use fill flash, study and practice ahead of time!

Best of luck.

I have a EF-S 24mm 2.8 that I could use for group shots. And since I am very pleases with my new Sigma 50-100 1.8 I already fancy the Sigma 18-35 1.8. But first I will practice to see what I really need...

Thank you!

It will take me some time to try out all those tipps I got here!

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