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Landscapes and night shooting

Started Jun 12, 2018 | Questions thread
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Re: Landscapes and night shooting
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jastra wrote:

Mainly that the basic one it has a very narrow angle.

Unfortunately a 24mm lens would be a lot narrower than 18mm on your current lens. You would gain a stop of aperture, but you lose image stabilization.

Instead, check out the EF-S 10-18mm IS STM lens for the wide stuff. Looks like it's right up your alley, and would complement the kit lens nicely.

If you're looking for a wider aperture (for low light), then the best bang for your buck is the EF 50mm STM. But it has has an even narrower field of view.

You really can't have both fast and wide unless you spend the big bucks. Even then, there are compromises.

But I also love Take pics during the night.

Due to my limited budget, I'd like to find a wide angle that allows me to take nice pics in low light too

At this price point, and with these (wide angle) lenses, "low light" photography is more about technique than it is about lenses. And it all depends on how and what you like to shoot.

Tripod, flash, image stabilization, low ISO, high ISO, noise reduction, burst mode, good handholding technique, proper shutter technique, good AF settings and technique, best metering and exposure modes, appropriate shutter speeds, Handheld Night Scene mode, Multi Shot Noise Reduction, HDR...

Lots and lots to look into!

So study some, get your lens(es), then go shoot the heck out of everything!

Best of luck,

R2

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