What are macro filters?

Macro filters (also called close up filters) are filters that screw onto the front of a lens and act in a similar fashion to a magnifying glass. Placed between the subject and camera lens, the macro filter reduces the lens’ effective focal length.

When would you use a 50mm 1.8 lens?

The most basic 50mm lenses are typically F1. 8 – a very wide aperture. This means they are great for low-light photography (e.g. low-light portraiture or indoor shooting) as they allow more light into the camera’s sensor.

What is the difference between a 35mm lens and a 50mm lens?

When holding the two lenses, the major difference is the weight and construction. The 50mm 1.2L is much heavier than the 35mm 1.4L and the metal body of the 50mm provides you with a strong sense of build quality over the plastic 35mm 1.4L.

What kind of lens is best for astrophotography?

Best lenses for astrophotography

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM III. A top quality – if rather pricey – wide-angle zoom for Canon DSLRs.
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM.
Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED.
Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 G Master.
Tokina Firin 20mm f/2 FE AF.
Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM | A.
Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM | A.
Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2.

Which lens is best for night photography?

Best Nighttime Photography Lenses (Top 8 Picks)

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM.
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D.
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM.
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens.
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM.
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens.
A Stabilized Option – Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 E ED VR.

Does aperture matter astrophotography?

The larger the aperture of your telescope, the more light-gathering power it has, and the finer detail it can resolve. While aperture cannot be completely ignored in astrophotography, often what we care about more is the focal ratio of the telescope.

What ISO should I use for night sky photography?

While the exact settings will change from picture to picture, the ideal settings for night photography is a high ISO (typically starting at 1600), an open aperture (such as f/2.8 or f/4) and the longest possible shutter speed as calculated with the 500 or 300 rule.

What settings should I use to photograph stars?

“Use a slow shutter speed but not too slow because the stars will trail. Something like 20-25 seconds should work depending on your lens (use the 500 rule). Use your widest aperture (smaller number) like f/2.8 and an ISO around 3200.”…

How do photographers shoot stars?

To photograph the stars in the sky as pinpoints of light, start with as wide an f/stop as your lens allows, and shutter speed of about 20 seconds. Any more time than that and the stars will begin to blur. Increase the ISO as needed for a good exposure.

How do photographers focus on stars?

Basics of Live View Focusing

Use manual exposure and manual focus.
Use ISO 1600, bulb shutter-speed, and a wide aperture.
Use a bright star or planet to focus on.
Get close to focus before you use Live View!
Zoom in to 10x to focus.

What is the best way to focus in photography?

How to Focus in Photography

Decide Where You Want to Focus Within the Image.
Manual Focus vs.
Switch the Focus from “M” to “AF” on your Lens and Camera.
Select the BEST AUTOFOCUS MODE.
Set your FOCUS AREA MODE According to the Subject.
Use the Viewfinder or Live View Mode on Your Screen.
Press the Shutter Button Halfway Down or Use Back Button Focus.

Why are my star photos blurry?

There are two primary reasons for this: not using a fast enough shutter speed and not having the stars properly focused. Regarding blurry images, focus aside, you need to ensure that you have a solid, stable tripod for your camera, which may involve hanging weights from your tripod to help keep it stable….

How do photographers focus at night?

9 Tips to Help you get Sharp Focus at Night

Aim for the bright spot. Sometimes you can still use your autofocus.
Focus on the edge. Most cameras focus using something called contrast detection.
Use a flashlight.
Recompose after focusing.
Use back-button focus.
Manually focus using the lens scale.
Manually focus by guestimating.
Use Live View.