Is this lens wide enough for indoor real estate photography or would the 11-18 be better?
1304752
I have both of these lenses and the 16-50mm f/2.8 is wide enough to take indoor real estate photography. I had the 11-18 first but I have not used it since I bought the 16-50mm and there is not much difference on the wide angle shots. I used the 16-50mm about 95 % time and my 11-18 and 70-300 telephoto about 5% of the time on my A77 Sony Camera. I am thinking of selling my 11-18mm because it is just sitting in my camera bag.
1304753
This lens probably isn't wide enough for your needs. Unfortunately, the wider ones (11-18) are slower. And forget using a camera attached flash for those wide shots. Flash will NOT fill the area. Therefore, this may be the best present solution. A very wide, fast lens is difficult to find. If there is one, cost will be high. I have used a 11mm, room light, high ISO to capture a large room.
1304754
At 16 it could be if it's a big room. However, IMO, I think the 11-18 would work much better to get a complete wall to wall view of a room/several rooms at the same time.
1304755
16mm is plenty wide for most indoor shots. Only problem area might be bathrooms or closets. The 11-18 will likely have significant barrel distortion and you might not want your pix to look distorted.
648860
It really depends on what your needs are. Although this is an amazing lens for the price (especially in portability) I find it to be a little too long for me. It's a bit long for street photography; a 28 or 24mm could get much more of the scene in. But really, it's like any lens. Know your gear. Know your limitations. You might buy a 24mm and find that you prefer something a bit tighter. Great for portaiture. If you do more indoor things or landscapes, you might want something wider and faster. If you do outside portraiture or have a bit more room to move about, go for it. Actually, either way, go for it. The product is amazing for the price, and build quality is twice as good as the nifty fifty. It really depends on what your needs are. Although this is an amazing lens for the price (especially in portability) I find it to be a little too long for me. It's a bit long for street photography; a 28 or 24mm could get much more of the scene in. But really, it's like any lens. Know your gear. Know your limitations. You might buy a 24mm and find that you prefer something a bit tighter. Great for portaiture. If you do more indoor things or landscapes, you might want something wider and faster. If you do outside portraiture or have a bit more room to move about, go for it. Actually, either... » Read More It really depends on what your needs are. Although this is an amazing lens for the price (especially in portability) I find it to be a little too long for me. It's a bit long for street photography; a 28 or 24mm could get much more of the scene in. But really, it's like any lens. Know your gear. Know your limitations. You might buy a 24mm and find that you prefer something a bit tighter. Great for portaiture. If you do more indoor things or landscapes, you might want something wider and faster. If you do outside portraiture or have a bit more room to move about, go for it. Actually, either way, go for it. The product is amazing for the price, and build quality is twice as good as the nifty fifty. « Show Less
784514
Yes, this lens is top of the line. Beautiful results. Keep in mind its 85mm its not a long lens but its not short, a 50mm is perfect indoors. I use my 85 for tight portraits. here's my image taken with my 85mm 1.2 http://500px.com/photo/27766557.
585771
Good question. Unfortunately, I've only used it for a short period of time and that was always outdoors. It's probably enough wide angle for indoors, but not so sure how good it would be in low light situations like indoors, especially if you're using them for something so important like real estate photos. Wish I could be more help.
759249
My brother has loan his 50 1.4 to me. I like. I may get the 24-70 2.8 - we get so many positives about it. Use the 24-70 indoors and the 4f lens where there is good light??Thanks for your suggestions.
501125
I've got the sigma, it's a great lens and a good focal length. (48mm on crop cams) If you are going to be indoors, the f1.4 is handy. I've got the 50mm f1.8 and the extra 2/3's makes a difference when you're already at slow shutter speeds.
1658438
Yes I believe you will especially on the 11-16mm. But I also think that shooting with that wide of lens, in most cases you could afford to crop it out if necessary.
2054216
The 50mm is actually more "zoomed out," and is therefore probably more functional for indoor family stuff. The 85 is awesome but isn't going to give you anything other than close-ups if you are standing inside of 15-20 feet from the subject. If versatility is your goal, I would strongly suggest something like Sigma 17-35 zoom. I think that's about F/1.8 as well. Same price range. That gives you the flexibility of zooming way out for wide-angle group shots and then back in for relative close-ups.
1464246
Sounds like you are after a good "walking around lens". For me the best one is the 24 - 120 F4.0. It is generally wide enough and has just enough reach to get 90% of the shots. It is my lens for about 80% of my shots. After this one, I would go with the 24-70 F2.8.
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F. Dudek,This lens would be ok. The speed of the lens is ok, as far as f/stops go. The focus speed might not be up to the task. Also the focal length of the lens might be a little short for what you want to do. However, at $100 you wont find a better value lens, it is worth having. My suggestion would be buy the lens and try it. If it doesn't work it will still be great for home indoor photography. If it doesn't work look at the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Medium Telephoto Lens, it has just as fast aperture, has faster ring USM focus, and has a little bit longer reach. For even more reach look at the Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM Telephoto Lens. F. Dudek,This lens would be ok. The speed of the lens is ok, as far as f/stops go. The focus speed might not be up to the task. Also the focal length of the lens might be a little short for what you want to do. However, at $100 you wont find a better value lens, it is worth having. My suggestion would be buy the lens and try it. If it doesn't work it will still be great for home indoor photography. If it doesn't work look at the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Medium Telephoto Lens, it has just as fast aperture, has faster ring... » Read More F. Dudek,This lens would be ok. The speed of the lens is ok, as far as f/stops go. The focus speed might not be up to the task. Also the focal length of the lens might be a little short for what you want to do. However, at $100 you wont find a better value lens, it is worth having. My suggestion would be buy the lens and try it. If it doesn't work it will still be great for home indoor photography. If it doesn't work look at the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Medium Telephoto Lens, it has just as fast aperture, has faster ring USM focus, and has a little bit longer reach. For even more reach look at the Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM Telephoto Lens. « Show Less
496027
I understand your situation, but for shooting indoor sports the wider aperture is the way to go. Save up for the 200mm telephoto. It's a great lens and considerably less expensive than something like a 70-200 IS ii.
1364459
This lens is perfect for outdoor but for low light indoor will not be good. I bought me a 70-200 f2.8 lens that will work with the right settings.
2054211
The 50mm is actually more "zoomed out," and is therefore probably more functional for indoor family stuff. The 85 is awesome but isn't going to give you anything other than close-ups if you are standing inside of 15-20 feet from the subject.If versatility is your goal, I would strongly suggest something like Sigma 17-35 zoom. I think that's about F/1.8 as well. Same price range. That gives you the flexibility of zooming way out for wide-angle group shots and then back in for relative close-ups.
2064282
if you want bokeh, then a wide angle- lens such as this is not the lens to choose. This is a good lens if you want something wider than a 35mm but that will not distort. I chose it because i needed to shoot interiors and buildings. For excellent bokeh, you could use a Leica 25mm.
692359
Hello R. J. If you take into consideration the 1.6 crop factor of the 70d, the actual focal length of this lens would be just under 40mm (38.4 to be exact), which makes it a more suitable lens on a crop sensor body than on a full frame one. If you ever decide to buy a full frame camera body, this lens is still great for indoor photography, especially where space is tight, like in small or crowded rooms. I've always heard that the human eye naturally sees the visual equivalent of something between 35-50mm, so this lens should work out nicely for you.
1025740
Shooting groups of people with an ultrawide works well, but people on the extreme edges of the frame will appear stretched out. It's also not the fastest lens, especially at the longer focal length, so you will most likely need a flash if you're planning on shooting indoors. It's a fun lens, but you may be better off using a faster wide/normal lens, such as the 17-55mm 2.8, or the sigma 18-35mm 1.8.
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No, you would have to look else for wide lens. This one is perfect but more for portrait, details and lifestyle.