
JesseR
Enthusiast

Jul 11, 2005, 1:00 AM
Post #7 of 10
(1112 views)
Shortcut
|
Glass is rated as Fast when it has a wide Aperture. The standard for fast is f2.8 in the zooms. You can buy primes (Single focal length) in the 1.4's, however you pay for it. The big white Canon L's are between a constant F4 and a fast F2.8. Example of cost: Canon 70-200 F4 L ~ $590 Canon 70-200 F2.8 L ~ $1300 The more light the camera sensor sees the faster it can focus, therefore, making it "FAST". If you chose a canon camera, the Tamron 28-75 f2.8 will set you back about $500 but is well worth it. For a 50mm Prime you can get F1.8 $70 and F1.4 for $299. Most "Pros" will use anything a constant F4, however, many won't touch anything less then a f2.8. Regards, Jesse R www.Take5Video.com www.JesseReich.com
|