Canon Man
Just wondering, cuz I find a low light situation to be my main concern. So since many say the 7D is a great pro-level camera, and it's mostly all about the lens. Would the f/1.4 of this L lens make it a low light buster?
Thanks in advance.
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I don/t know who is saying that the 7D is a great pro-level low light camera. It is a great pro-level cropped sensor camera, no question.
Here is how it compares to the Nikon D7000 semi-pro camera's sensor
http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Cameras/Compare-Camera-Sensors/Compare-cameras-side-by-side/(appareil1)/680%7C0/(brand)/Nikon/(appareil2)/619%7C0/(brand2)/Canon
As you may know, the wider the aperture, the more light can be passed through to a camera sensor at any given shutter speed. So ANY f/1.4 lens will perform well under low light conditions.
What is most important is the cameras sensor performance under low lighting.
Here is a sample of how a camera can perform at 25,600 ISO
http://s862.photobucket.com/albums/ab182/fotomanaz/Answers%20album/?action=view¤t=VultureMineDetaili.jpg
As you can see, you need both sensor and lens performance to shoot under low light.
Here is one shot with an older camera at 3200 ISO
http://s862.photobucket.com/albums/ab182/fotomanaz/Answers%20album/?action=view¤t=i_AIA3008copy.jpg
This camera at 6400 produces far too much noise to produce marketable images, so 3200 ISO is the limit of this camera
I don/t know who is saying that the 7D is a great pro-level low light camera. It is a great pro-level cropped sensor camera, no question.
Here is how it compares to the Nikon D7000 semi-pro camera's sensor
http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Cameras/Compare-Camera-Sensors/Compare-cameras-side-by-side/(appareil1)/680%7C0/(brand)/Nikon/(appareil2)/619%7C0/(brand2)/Canon
As you may know, the wider the aperture, the more light can be passed through to a camera sensor at any given shutter speed. So ANY f/1.4 lens will perform well under low light conditions.
What is most important is the cameras sensor performance under low lighting.
Here is a sample of how a camera can perform at 25,600 ISO
http://s862.photobucket.com/albums/ab182/fotomanaz/Answers%20album/?action=view¤t=VultureMineDetaili.jpg
As you can see, you need both sensor and lens performance to shoot under low light.
Here is one shot with an older camera at 3200 ISO
http://s862.photobucket.com/albums/ab182/fotomanaz/Answers%20album/?action=view¤t=i_AIA3008copy.jpg
This camera at 6400 produces far too much noise to produce marketable images, so 3200 ISO is the limit of this camera
What is the best canon lens for low light?
curious li
I want to be able to get really great detail in my pictures when I have to be in a low lit situation with no flash. My budget is maximum 1k. This line up gives small descriptions but it's not enough. http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup
What type of lens should I be looking for? What is the benefit of one over the other! DETAILS
-Thanks!
Answer
Canon currently make SLR cameras with three different sensor sizes, and the choice will depend on your sensor size. It will also depend on which low-light subjects you are trying to work in.
For instance if you have a Canon 1100D and want to shoot at parties, then a 35mm f/1.4 might suit you very well and be within your budget; but if you have a 1D Mk iv and want to shoot night football matches, you are looking at lenses starting at $3000 and rising steeply from there.
To simplify: close subjects on a "crop" sensor (portraits, parties, house-sized rooms) 35mm f/1.8 or f/1.4; or 18-55mm with a minimum aperture of f/2.8 throughout the zoom range. On a larger sensor camera, 50mm f/1.8 or 28-135mm f/4 or smaller (the large sensor handles high ISO better so you can get by with a slightly slower lens.
Church or Hall (like a dance or wedding venue): as above but about 30% longer focal length (35mm becomes 50mm and so on)
Sporting Venues: depends on the lighting, and indoors vs outdoors: 10mm -2300mm fv on a crop, and buy a monopod. 300mm f/4 on a full frame plus a monopod. These are not ideal by any means, but they are the best you will do at your 1K budget.
Do not ignore 3rd party lenses; Tokina, Sigma and Tamron. All three make lenses of high quality for your Canon often at much lower prices.
Canon currently make SLR cameras with three different sensor sizes, and the choice will depend on your sensor size. It will also depend on which low-light subjects you are trying to work in.
For instance if you have a Canon 1100D and want to shoot at parties, then a 35mm f/1.4 might suit you very well and be within your budget; but if you have a 1D Mk iv and want to shoot night football matches, you are looking at lenses starting at $3000 and rising steeply from there.
To simplify: close subjects on a "crop" sensor (portraits, parties, house-sized rooms) 35mm f/1.8 or f/1.4; or 18-55mm with a minimum aperture of f/2.8 throughout the zoom range. On a larger sensor camera, 50mm f/1.8 or 28-135mm f/4 or smaller (the large sensor handles high ISO better so you can get by with a slightly slower lens.
Church or Hall (like a dance or wedding venue): as above but about 30% longer focal length (35mm becomes 50mm and so on)
Sporting Venues: depends on the lighting, and indoors vs outdoors: 10mm -2300mm fv on a crop, and buy a monopod. 300mm f/4 on a full frame plus a monopod. These are not ideal by any means, but they are the best you will do at your 1K budget.
Do not ignore 3rd party lenses; Tokina, Sigma and Tamron. All three make lenses of high quality for your Canon often at much lower prices.
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