Will this lens do well indoors in low lighting? For example, bdays, showers, and Christmas?
178911
Absolutely! As a wedding photographer who carries this lens every where she goes and to all of her shoots/sessions. I am a fan of Prime lenses, but this one is my absolutely favorite. However, it's not all about low light and indoors with this lens, but yes, you can certainly count on it being a go to lens for bdays, showers and Christmas. I always suggest renting a lens before dropping so much $$ if you are unsure or have not found that lens you can't live without yet. I think every photographer has that ones favorite lens in their bag and no reason will be the same.
178912
Mindy, I think it does very well. Pros: it's tack sharp when the AF can detect, and it's quiet. Cons: the AF can be slow or need to hunt a bit. However, I think that's the case with any lens.
178913
Yes, it definitely will, even without flash. That's what the f/1.4 aperture is for. But be very careful using it wide open, make sure you focus carefully & steadily as the background will definitely give a smooth Bokeh.
1801493
I have no doubt you could see the house but the question is quality. That is a good lens and i use it at my church to take pictures during the services, however the lighting they have in there is very good so it it easy to get clean shoots. Using this lens to take night shoots of lights on a house is doable but I would suggest lowering the shutter speed of the camera and use a tripod to ensure the best results. This probably would not be my primary use for the lens but if u do it right it should work.
2227139
I used the lens extensively for landscape photos but also for interiors. It works pretty well with reduced, if any, distortion. Colors are consistent with white balance settings. Highly recommended also for interiors photos from "strange" or "naive" perspectives such as very high or very low positions, e.g. floors and ceilings to produce a different view of the rooms. Good photos also without any tripod by increasing the ISO to 800 and switching on the lights even with NO FLASH.
1189654
It does work in low lighting but it depends on the distance and if its on the manual modes. anything other then the manual...you will get grainy photos.
775020
It's a great lens as long as it's not too dark!! It's fabulous but you definitely need light-- I take beach shots of moving kids at sundown but it's definitely at it's best at the beginning of sundown -- make sure it's not too dark!! It should work really well otherwise. I really think this is a great lens.......especially for action shots!
1125762
If taken outdoor pictures then this will be wonderful lens. I do most landscape and occasionally indoor portraits. It give you very sharp pictures and autofocus is so quick at dark environment. Remember this is a prime lens, not 24-70 nor 70-200 mm F2.8, you have to be very creative and zoom in/out by your foot. I sold mine Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 to get this one and no regret (I like the Sigma very well and was too heavy when hiking, nothing wrong with that lens, just to clarify)
139074
The lens has a built in AF motor, so it should. Double check with Sigma to be sure. BTW, I usually focus with the distance scale for low light indoor stationary subjects. I mainly photograph real estate interiors, and find this works better than AF, especially with a DOF table.
2248610
Should do fine in low light too, but adding light will always give you better results.
1540293
Yes! Remarkably well! Of course, pay attention to the "day" "night" "stars", etc settings. For most purposes, you'll want to keep the "low light" setting on.
987142
I owned the 50D and now own a 7D. I have had my 17-55 f/1.8 IS for over 2 years. I bought the 24-105 a year ago to replace my 17-55 hahaha yea let me say right now I am not selling my 17-55 and when shooting indoors the 17-55 f/2.8 is will be my first choice over the 24-105 f/4 IS. Indoors f/4 is slow period. I ended up buying a Sigma 30mm f/1.4 to shoot indoors for low light and I LOVE it. Anyways on a crop body I would pick the 17-55 f/2.8 IS over the 24-105 f/4 IS for indoors unless its a really well lit room or I am using my 580 EXII. I am leaning to primes anymore and would recommend the 17-55 f/2.8 for you. Another option is Sigma 30 f/1.4 and the Canon 85 f/1.8 and you spend less then either of those lenses heck you can throw in a 50 f/1.8 and have 3 lenses for the price of 1 if you don't mind switching lenses. Nick
812301
Its an excellent lens which works very well in low light. I have not used it for indoor sports shooting though. The IS is great for things that don't move much but won't help freeze the action at all. An f2.8 zoom would be much better than a kit lens.You might also want to consider a fast prime lens like the 50mm f1.8 or 50mm f1.4 or perhaps a 30mm fast prime. These will buy you an extra two stops at a much lower price.
2058094
Hi There! Sorry, but I haven't used this lens indoors and I am new to photography. I bought this lens for my trip to Africa and for my daughter's outdoor sports. I live in the Pacific NW where it rains often so that's the main reason I bought this lens is because of the weather proofing. So far I have been extremely happy with it's performance. I shoot with with the K5 IIS. Sorry I can't really comment on the numbers or stats of my pictures. All I know is the pictures I've taken have been pretty amazing. Cheers!
1759795
no it has problems with sunlight go to youtube there are lot of reviews on this ,but believe me this is a old lens and so doesnot have features of new ones but it outlasts every other one for potraits and party pictures or marriages.exceptional clarity go to dxomark and pick the lens and camera and look for the scores,it will help you
907946
Yes this lense works well in low light because of its apature of 2.8. You still will be workin in a higher ISO so make sure your camera can handle that. As for the type of photos you want, for ill body you will want to be in the 7meter range,, and if you want pictures tighter than that you will want to be closer. Those numbers will change if your camera is a crop censor. Hope this helps
1189653
Works great in low light, but depends on the lens you use and what your shooting.
509388
If you mean night vision by low light conditions then its pretty good for that. You would have to shoot it open around f1.2-1.8 even f2 its great. The large aperture gives you the ability to do so. Your DOF will be a bit shallow but the ability to shoot faster with a lower Iso will make up for it.Also remember its a manual focus lens.
1205529
I have assumed that low light photography, with this lens, would be a bad idea. So I haven't tried it. Maybe I have been missing a bet! We should both get the answer through trial.