Lens for indoors?

[dmc6469]

What have you found to be a good lens size for taking photos of indoor rides, with no flash of course?

 

[havoc315]

What camera do you use?
The answer will be a fast prime lens. Which fast prime lens, depends on your camera.
But every camera brand has an affordable 50/1.8, or 35/1.8, etc.

A bit more expensive, but I just got the new Tamron 45/1.8, and I'm loving it.

Not from a dark ride, but indoors without flash:

untitled-1.jpg by Adam Brown, on Flickr

 

[DizBee Brian]

Hi,

I would recommend something fast, like 2.8 or faster [1.8, 1.4 or 1.2], since some rides are dark. However, most 'faster' lenses are primes [24mm, 35mm & 50mm]. I would probably suggest a zoom f/2.8 fixed lens. Say a 24-70 F/2.8? Always a great walk around lens and if your camera is newer, you probably have decent ISO capabilities, so you can always up the ISO if needed. From my own kit, i would carry a 24-70 F/4 and my 55mm F/1.8; using the 1.8 on darker rides, but not all, as the zoom feature helps, especially since you cant always move your feet when on a ride, lol].

Good luck and Kungaloosh!!

 

[havoc315]

Hi,

I would recommend something fast, like 2.8 or faster [1.8, 1.4 or 1.2], since some rides are dark. However, most 'faster' lenses are primes [24mm, 35mm & 50mm]. I would probably suggest a zoom f/2.8 fixed lens. Say a 24-70 F/2.8? Always a great walk around lens and if your camera is newer, you probably have decent ISO capabilities, so you can always up the ISO if needed. From my own kit, i would carry a 24-70 F/4 and my 55mm F/1.8; using the 1.8 on darker rides, but not all, as the zoom feature helps, especially since you cant always move your feet when on a ride, lol].

Good luck and Kungaloosh!!

The problem with that..... 2.8 isn't fast enough for the darker rides. Plus, you can't really get a 24-70/2.8 for under $1,000, at the cheap end. Where you can get a 50/1.8 for under $200.
While you can't zoom in...... As long as you go wide enough, like a 35/1.8.. you can always "zoom" by cropping. With today's high megapixel cameras, as long as you get a sharp image, you can crop to a great degree.

 

[dmc6469]

What camera do you use?

I have a Canon Rebel T5

 

[dmc6469]

this good?

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-...=1445458149&sr=8-1&keywords=canon+lens+35/1.8

 

[DizBee Brian]

I agree Havoc, on all points! But price wasn't a part of what was originally asked...besides aren't all that take photos well to do in the pockets and a grand + for a lens is just a drop in the bucket, hehehe!! <I'm joking, of course>

That is the Nifty Fifty [50mm 1.8]...when I shot Canon, was a nice, affordable lens! Nice buttery / blurred backgrounds [like the photo Havoc posted]

Kungaloosh

B-

 

[havoc315]

this good?

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-Camera-Lens/dp/B00007E7JU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445458149&sr=8-1&keywords=canon+lens+35/1.8

Very good.. EXCEPT... DizBee mentioned the problem of not being able to zoom in. That's not really the issue -- The issue is you can't zoom out! You can always crop as a way to zoom in. But if you're too zoomed in when you take the shot, there is no way to get that back.
On a camera like the Canon T5... it is called a 1.6 crop body.... So 50mm acts like 80mm. 80mm will be too zoomed in for many dark rides, since you can't zoom out and can't back up.
To give you perspective... when you just look at something with your eyes, normal view... that is considered the equivalent of 40-50mm.

I'm not a Canon shooter. So I'll let Canon shooters address availability in the 30-35mm range (which would be equivalent to 48-56). I would easily recommend the new Tamron 35/1.8, but it isn't exactly cheap. (THough depends what you're comparing it too)

 

[havoc315]

I agree Havoc, on all points! But price wasn't a part of what was originally asked...besides aren't all that take photos well to do in the pockets and a grand + for a lens is just a drop in the bucket, hehehe!! <I'm joking, of course>

Perspective really changes. 5 years ago, I would have considered anything over $200 as too expensive for a lens.
Then maybe 3 years ago, anything under $500 was a "value"
Now, if it's under $1,000, I see it as an economical lens, lol.

 

[bob100]

this good?

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-Camera-Lens/dp/B00007E7JU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445458149&sr=8-1&keywords=canon+lens+35/1.8

yes but spend a little more and get the newer STM version. (better AF and build) Or buy the older mkII used for around $60. There are at least five versions of the Canon 50mm! However for indoor shooting some prefer a wider focal range but it depends on the distance. Set your 18-55IS to 50mm and see how you like that angle or field of view. If you want something wider take a look at the Sigma 30mm 1.4 (art or non-art) or Canon 28 1.8, Canon 2.8, etc. Or the Sigma 18-35 1.8 zoom

a $60 lens still produces good pics !

60D with Canon 50mm 1.8 mkII