Masthead header

Frequently Asked Questions I

Thursday, September 24, 2009 Posted inALL

I decided to create a frequently asked questions post. I get emails every week asking me basically the same questions, so I thought it would be cool to post some of the answers on the blog.

What camera do you own?

Canon EOS 400D (aka  Digital Rebel XTi)

CAMERA

Meet my baby!!!! Isn’t she beautiful?? ;) Yes, I am a Canon girl. Probably always will be. Anyways, as much as I love my 400D and as amazing to me as it has been, I think our time is soon going to be up, and I will be moving on to bigger and better things (Canon 5D mark II please). It’s going to happen. Watch this space.

What lenses do you own?

(Canon 18-55mm, f/3.5-5.6) (Sigma 55-200mm, f/4-5.6) (Canon 10-22mm, f/3.5-4.5) (Canon 50mm, f1.4)

1) Canon 18-55mm, f/3.5-5.6

LENS-1

This is lens that came with my camera, aka the kit lens. I find it incredibly boring and I barely use it. But it is my first lens, so there is some love in my heart for it.

2) Sigma 55-200mm, f/4-5.6

LENS-2

This is my second lens ever. It’s my zoom lens and I use it to shoot outdoor sports. It’s pretty groovy.

3) Canon 10-22mm, f/3.5-4.5

LENS-3

Mmmmm. My beautiful wide angle lens. I got this as a Christmas present and I could not have been more grateful. It is so so so sweet to me. The fact that it can go down to a focal length of 10mm just makes me so happy and makes my pictures so much better. I can fit so much more into a photo and I LOOOOVE it!!!! This lens is great for landscapes and not very good for portraits because the person’s face WILL come out distorted haha.

4) Canon 50mm, f/1.4

LENS-4If I had to tell you to go out and buy ONE lens today that’s a) AMAZING and b) WORTH EVERY SINGLE PENNY .. it would be this one. Canon 50mm, f/1.4 ……. oooh my god. This is my baby, I swear. This must be on my camera 60% of the time. I just LOVE it. The wide aperture (low f stop number) of 1.4 just creates the most beautiful photos. Crystal clear subject, and out of focus background (the above photos were taken with this lens). It’s the BEST lens for portraits, however, it is a prime lens which means there is no zooming ability. Personally, I prefer this because the images are sharper and it gets you more involved with your photo (composition-wise). It’s pretty awesome. Buy it when you get the chance.

Lens of my dreams?

The Canon 35mm f/1.4 L ….. Again, one day I will have this and I’ll be writing to you about how much I love it and can’t live without it :).

Anyways, there’s many more common questions, but I thought this was a good enough start. If you have anything you’d like me to answer, feel free to send me an email :).

alexbeadonphotography@googlemail.com

P.S. Sneak Peek of Freshers Week photos to come:

IMG_8463

Posted inALL

  • Morgan Trinker

    oh my goodness i luuuuuurve the 50 1.4! i didn’t think i’d get sucked into the primes thing that a lot of people gush on and on about, but when i use it, i literally do not take it off the camera. it is that good.

  • http://www.lizziekimballblog.com Lizzie Kimball

    Great post! I just got the Canon 35 1.4 (bought it for myself as a birthday gift! haha!) and you NEED to get that lens!!! It’s the most amazing thing and when I take it off my camera I kinda get sad and throw it back on :)

  • http://kristinpartinphotography.blogspot.com/ Kristin Partin

    ahh we practically use the same equipment. i use a 40D and hopefully soon upping to a 5d mark II…one sweet day :) i did just buy the 50mm 1.4. i hear the 50mm 1.2 L series is fabulous though! awesome post, love it:)

    by the way, i will be in london march 12-17. we are landing in heathrow and staying close to surry :)

  • http://www.pobkephotography.com/blog Christine Pobke

    awesomeness! i always love seeing what’s in other people’s bags! i primarily shoot with my 28mm 1.8 and 50 1.4, but i JUST bought the 35L and the 50L… EEEEEK! it’s still ‘en route’ so i haven’t had a chance to hold them in my little hands yet but boy i can’t wait! i really want the ultra wide angle lens you’ve got! how awesome is it?

  • http://oksanajphotography.blogspot.com/ OksanaJ

    Well done Alex…love the 50mm as well…dream about owning the 35mm someday too.

  • http://michellekanephotography.com/photoblog Michelle Kane

    I like it! Great post. I too long after the 35mm, or even the 16-35, but like you said, primes are so much sharper. But I still long for the super wide angles of the 10-16mm range. This is NOT a cheap hobby or profession to get into, that’s for sure and these lenses are definitely pieces that you have to save for. I’ve recently been bagging the 24-70 2.8 for the much sharper 50 1.2. LOVE that lens. Talk about pin sharp details and creamy backgrounds. You should definitely do more posts like this… maybe I’ll give it a shot too! •••

  • http://www.blog.seannorman.com Sean

    Just wait until you experience the 35L on the Mark II ;)

  • http://burnettphotography.com/blog/ Jamie Burnett

    Great post… Try a 50 1.2 on a 5D… You’ll never go back! It’s magical! :)

  • http://www.lastfortypercent.com/blog Brianna Phelan

    Great post. The 50 makes me happy :)

  • Lizzie Beadon

    Awesome post. Im not into photography (as you know) but the pictures of your equipment were nice :) i continue to be so proud of you :)

  • http://www.sdohana.blogspot.com ohana photographers

    lol that last shot is awesome!

  • http://www.zenobia-studios.com/blog jenny

    Go Cannon!!! Wahooo!

  • http://www.saharablueblog.blogspot.com Kisha of Sahara Blue

    great post! i always love reading/seeing what others have in their bag :) i shoot with a nikon d90 but think i’ll be updating in the near future and am considering either the d700 or the canon mark II. they are both such wonderful cameras – i’m torn. i’m ALSO lusting for a 35mm and a wide angle 24 or 28…ahhhh lenses :)

    you do amazing work with you 400d – can’t imagine what your work will look like when you have a full frame with the higher iso and all the other goodies!!!!