28-45 zoom or 25 prime?

boinger · 11-20-2014, 10:18 AM

I have used that technique before. I always get light bleeding into the product have never gotten acceptable results with that. Could it be that the background is too close to the item ?

Victor Wolansky · 11-20-2014, 02:10 PM

its possible, I do not really use it, I rather cut the jewelry and change the BG, which also makes me not to worry that much about dust and fingerprints on the BG. And as I focus stack everything, I have no problems with borders being blurry which is a problem to cut out stuff.

Thomas · 11-20-2014, 04:09 PM

Thanks for the report Victor. I've debated 25mm vs. 28-45mm; I think you make a compelling case for the zoom.

**unkipunki** · 11-20-2014, 04:34 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Thomas

Thanks for the report Victor. I've debated 25mm vs. 28-45mm; I think you make a compelling case for the zoom.

Don't have the 25 but the zoom is a delight to use. Just need a tripod head that doesn't droop for those contemplated shots. Hand held it is phenomenal. The weight and size of the 28-45mm just becomes an irrelevance once you use it

Victor Wolansky · 11-20-2014, 10:48 PM

Originally posted by unkipunki

Don't have the 25 but the zoom is a delight to use. Just need a tripod head that doesn't droop for those contemplated shots. Hand held it is phenomenal. The weight and size of the 28-45mm just becomes an irrelevance once you use it

Something would be awesome given the size and weight is a collar foot for the lens, sort of what you use on a 70-200 on a Canon or Nikon. I use a RRS ball head and things do NOT move once locked. At the studio have a 300 pounds camera stand with a geared head, so no problem there.

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11-20-2014, 10:18 AM	#31
boinger Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 17	I have used that technique before. I always get light bleeding into the product have never gotten acceptable results with that. Could it be that the background is too close to the item ?

11-20-2014, 02:10 PM	#32
Victor Wolansky Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 91 Original Poster	its possible, I do not really use it, I rather cut the jewelry and change the BG, which also makes me not to worry that much about dust and fingerprints on the BG. And as I focus stack everything, I have no problems with borders being blurry which is a problem to cut out stuff.

11-20-2014, 04:09 PM	#33
Thomas Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 434	Thanks for the report Victor. I've debated 25mm vs. 28-45mm; I think you make a compelling case for the zoom.

11-20-2014, 04:34 PM - 1 Like	#34
unkipunki Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Lochaweside, Argyll Photos: Gallery Posts: 615	Originally posted by Thomas Thanks for the report Victor. I've debated 25mm vs. 28-45mm; I think you make a compelling case for the zoom. Don't have the 25 but the zoom is a delight to use. Just need a tripod head that doesn't droop for those contemplated shots. Hand held it is phenomenal. The weight and size of the 28-45mm just becomes an irrelevance once you use it

11-20-2014, 10:48 PM	#35
Victor Wolansky Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 91 Original Poster	Originally posted by unkipunki Don't have the 25 but the zoom is a delight to use. Just need a tripod head that doesn't droop for those contemplated shots. Hand held it is phenomenal. The weight and size of the 28-45mm just becomes an irrelevance once you use it Something would be awesome given the size and weight is a collar foot for the lens, sort of what you use on a 70-200 on a Canon or Nikon. I use a RRS ball head and things do NOT move once locked. At the studio have a 300 pounds camera stand with a geared head, so no problem there.