best snowboard photography lens - DPChallenge Forums

12/22/2008 02:43:29 PM · #1

is there anyone here who shoots a lot of snowboard photography or has a past with it? cause this is something im really getting into and im curious what lens i should really invest in. ive been riding for about 8 years now and realized im probably not quite good enough to get sponsorships and what not. but i do have some friends who have sponsors waiting... if they put a portfolio together. thats where i come in. just looking for some help so i can get the best shots.

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4.0D

12/22/2008 03:15:41 PM · #2

oh poop
no one helped

Nikolai1024

Nikon D300

12/22/2008 03:17:43 PM · #3

10.5 fisheye would be fun

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

12/22/2008 03:19:32 PM · #4

is that a circular or diagonal. im trying to avoid circular

NikonJeb

Nikon D850

12/22/2008 03:20:14 PM · #5

This Lens.....

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED

12/22/2008 03:24:11 PM · #6

the dof would be awesome on that. but i need to be closer than that. and im thinking more wide angle. i would definitely use that back side a lot. cliff drops and what not.

Pipe_Dream

Nikon D700

12/22/2008 03:27:53 PM · #7

I don't think there's one lens that will do it all, but I usually take my 17-55 f/2.8 my 12-24 f/4 tokina, and 2 sb-800's with radio poppers and cheapo light stands. I'm saving for a fisheye also, but i wouldnt build a portfolio with just fisheye shots.

The lighting is probably more important for snowboard photog. Especially if you're trying to create colorful, contrasty drama prevalent in today's snowboarding photography.

*Edit* with links:

17-55 Lens

12-24 tokina

Message edited by author 2008-12-22 15:36:45.

NikonJeb

Nikon D850

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

12/22/2008 03:30:54 PM · #8

Originally posted by cmtc:

the dof would be awesome on that. but i need to be closer than that. and im thinking more wide angle. i would definitely use that back side a lot. cliff drops and what not.

I was suggesting that predominantly as a really fast lens with a history of being a fantastic sports photography lens that won't break the bank.

There's always This Lens....

What lens(es) do you have now and what's your budget?

Message edited by author 2008-12-22 15:32:08.

12/22/2008 03:32:02 PM · #9

Originally posted by Pipe_Dream:

the 12-24 tokina was one i was really interested in. and i realize theres not one lens that will do it. just one i will get the most use out of. were taking a trip to whistler soon to shoot all weekend. and i can always rent a lens if i need it. or borrow from some one

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

12/22/2008 03:34:18 PM · #10

Originally posted by NikonJeb:

Originally posted by cmtc:
the dof would be awesome on that. but i need to be closer than that. and im thinking more wide angle. i would definitely use that back side a lot. cliff drops and what not.

I was suggesting that predominantly as a really fast lens with a history of being a fantastic sports photography lens that won't break the bank.

There's always This Lens....

What lens(es) do you have now and what's your budget?

i have a nikon 50mm 1.8, sigma 70-200 2.8 and the kit lense which is slower than slow

oh i dont exactly have a low budget. but id prefer not spending way too much money. a reasonably priced lens pretty much.

Message edited by author 2008-12-22 15:35:20.

NikonJeb

Nikon D850

12/22/2008 03:37:26 PM · #11

Originally posted by cmtc:

Well.....in bright daylight, that kit lens may not be as bad as you might think......and you already have it.

If you have the 18-70, that's a pretty decent lens.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

12/22/2008 03:40:59 PM · #12

its the 18-135. its an ok lens. id use it if i had to. but i want to upgrade

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

12/22/2008 04:11:30 PM · #13

I just saw at Costco a relatively inexpensive, battery-powered (video) camera which mounts on the snowboarder's helmet.

xcharrier

Canon EOS-1D Mark III

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

12/22/2008 06:16:29 PM · #14

[quote]i have a nikon 50mm 1.8, sigma 70-200 2.8 and the kit lense which is slower than slow

oh i dont exactly have a low budget. but id prefer not spending way too much money. a reasonably priced lens pretty much. [/quote]

I shoot almost everything with either my 15mm fisheye or my 70-200mm. So based on what you already have I would suggest a good fisheye.

You can see my photos here

Message edited by author 2008-12-22 18:16:37.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

12/22/2008 06:21:01 PM · #15

i really think ill end up getting the sigma 15 mm fisheye. such a sweet lens.

Mick

Canon EOS-5D

12/22/2008 06:40:10 PM · #16

I would use one of these and shoot from a spot near the fireplace in the lodge. :D