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gotly
Oct 28, 2007
Economy-Sized
I've been doing some concert photography and I think I'm getting pretty good at it. I don't use a flash and the only lens I've used is a 50mm 1.8. I'd love a zoom lens to give me a bit more flexibility in framing when I have no room to move but the 2.8 minimum aperture on the Sigma and Tamron lenses that cover the 20-70mm range would only be useful for well lit venues. I'll probably end up sticking with primes and buy two more for wide shots and balcony shooting. I'm on a crop sensor body. Can anyone recommend some lenses for me?

Some photos also because those are fun.











I know the photos aren't as sharp and clear as some of the flash assisted photos I've seen but the bands seem to really like them. I do most of my shots candidly and tell the band about it afterwords. It creates a completely different kind of atmosphere and even experienced performers can get camera shy if they know they're being shot.

Edit: this post might be against the nature of the thread because I've never charged and have no future plans to start. Also also, I just realized I posted four pictures of the two same people. gently caress it's late.

gotly fucked around with this message at 09:03 on May 15, 2009

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