Good appreciation of photographic equipment

In photography, the lens is the most important, but how to choose which lens in specific circumstances? This question is difficult to answer. To this end, we have compiled this article so that you can save time when preparing for the next shoot and deciding which lens to use.

1. What kind of lens should sports photography choose?

According to the type of action to be shot, the lens may be different, but usually, sports photography needs a telephoto lens with a shallow depth of field. A long lens is very important, and it takes a long focal length to capture all the important moments that wide-angle lenses can't touch. Shallow depth of field is also very important to distinguish athletes from the background. If you shoot a football player for scoring, but shoot in Quan Jingshen, the player will blend into the bright background. However, if you shoot with a shallow depth of field like 2 or 2.8, the background will become soft and out of focus.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 and Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 are all good choices. Wide focal length range, shallow depth of field and image stability make these lenses the most popular among sports photographers.

If you are looking for a longer focal length, please try Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 or Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6.

Second, what kind of lens should I choose for portrait photography?

The charm of portrait photography is that many different portraits can be created by shooting with different lenses. The best portrait lens is usually a lens with a fixed focal length and a shallow depth of field. For example, 35mm or 50mm are good choices, because they can provide enough background in the picture and make the subject become the focus at the same time. Shallow depth of field is also important because it can make the eyes more focused. A lens with a depth of field of f/ 1.2 or f/2 will help you shape an image, making the subject's eyes very clear, while the face and background are blurred. Try shooting Canon EF 50mm with f/ 1.2 or Nikon AF-S 58mm with f/ 1.4 to get a clear portrait.

3. What kind of lens do you choose for food photography?

The most important thing in food photography is the details. If a piece of fruit or branch is not suitable for matching, it may ruin the whole picture. Macro lens with shallow depth of field is the most suitable lens to focus on details. Macro lenses can focus on fine details that wide-angle, fixed-focus or zoom lenses cannot focus on. Shallow depth of field will focus on a small detail in the image, making it easier for the audience to enjoy food. Try canon EF 100mm f/2.8 or Nikon 105mm f/2.8 to get a real close-up. To avoid jitter, please remember to use a tripod when shooting with a macro lens.

4. What kind of lens do you choose for wedding photography?

For wedding photographers, the lens of wedding photography may never be enough. However, there are some special ways to help newlyweds create a beautiful gallery. When the bride or groom takes photos with their parents, fixed lenses of 50mm or 85mm such as Canon EF 85mm f/ 1.2 or Nikon AF-S Nichol 85mm f/ 1.4 and Sigma 85mm f/ 1.4 are very suitable for family photos.

When it is displayed in the gallery later, all the family photos will use the same fixed-focus lens to create a more uniform appearance. Wide-angle lens is very important for taking portraits of large crowds, capturing venues and capturing dances at night. Wide-angle glasses are also a good idea for the part of the wedding that has little planning and no specific location. Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 and Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 are great because of their long focal length range and shallow depth of field. These lenses are very suitable for daily use in any case.

Therefore, the next time you are ready to shoot, you don't have to be confused about how to choose which lens.