Lens for low-light theatre work

Nando · 08-26-2007, 11:20 PM

Anachronistic blasphemy? Nah... I'm with you on this one. This is the type of situation where a rangefinder be ideal.

**Lowell Goudge** · 08-27-2007, 08:47 AM

I have taken a lot of shots at indoor theater productions using both the K10D and *istD. All have used the Sigma 70-200 f2.8 zoom, although some times I could have used a shorter lens.

I shoot at 1600 or 3200 ISO and use natural stage lighting

F2.8 is a must. F2.0 or F1.4 would be better.

You may wish to consider depending upon distance, something like a 24-70 mm F2.8 zoom. As a back up you should take, if you have one, an F1.4 50mm

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08-26-2007, 11:20 PM	#16
Nando Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Canada & Coimbra, Portugal Posts: 82	Anachronistic blasphemy? Nah... I'm with you on this one. This is the type of situation where a rangefinder be ideal.

08-27-2007, 08:47 AM	#17
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,888	I have taken a lot of shots at indoor theater productions using both the K10D and *istD. All have used the Sigma 70-200 f2.8 zoom, although some times I could have used a shorter lens. I shoot at 1600 or 3200 ISO and use natural stage lighting F2.8 is a must. F2.0 or F1.4 would be better. You may wish to consider depending upon distance, something like a 24-70 mm F2.8 zoom. As a back up you should take, if you have one, an F1.4 50mm