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  • which wide angle lens

    Posted by Tessa Garland on October 11, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    Hi
    I have this amazing opportunity to shoot video in a dark space that I will need to light artificially. Some of the rooms are really small and I need to purchase a prime wide angle lens to assist me. I already have the Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM but its not wide enough. Any suggestions…I have a small budget.
    Thank you

    Jay Porter replied 12 years, 6 months ago 4 Members · 3 Replies
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  • Steve Crow

    October 11, 2013 at 4:14 pm

    If I were you I’d be looking at renting a lens or two versus buying right now. Since budget is tight a place Borrowlenses.com or similar would be a great resource and save you a few bucks…maybe something like a 14mm prime that is fast meaning 2.8 or below

    Steve Crow
    Crow Digital Media
    http://www.CrowDigitalMedia.com

  • Al Bergstein

    October 12, 2013 at 10:12 am

    I agree with Steve. 14mm would be my choice but your client might find it too wide.

    Al

  • Jay Porter

    October 13, 2013 at 9:58 pm

    Tokina 11-16 if you are shooting on a crop sensor Canon. About as wide and fast as you’re going to get. If full frame well the options are all over the place.

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