Backyard Gardens: TS-E 17mm or 24mm?

Hi, I've been asked by an ad agency to shoot a backyard garden for a campaign.

They are going to composite other 3d visuals into the scene kind of like these examples:

If you buy one, you'll realize that you need the other. They are the perfect compliment. I shoot architecture and interiors and I wouldn't be able to do my job without both.

You would definitely be able to get away with an ultra wide zoom (e.g. 17-40) and one tilt shift, as well. I'd go 24ts if you are able to stitch, that should be plenty wide, assuming you're on a full-frame body.

As you've mentioned possible stitching, the 24mm should do it fine. You'll get the equivalent of around 14mm AOV (110+ degrees) if you don't need to tilt too much.

Bob

Go the bottom of this page to get an idea how wide an AOV you can obtain with quick shift-pan on the 24mm and 17mm TS-Es....

http://www.cambridgein​colour.com …ls/tilt-shift-lenses1.htm

Make sure you use the right settings, like 12mm of shift and the right orientation.

Also be aware the maximum 3:2 result comes from doing a shot pano with 30 degree corner shift.

thanks guys, I've booked the 24mm versions for this weekend to try it out. A site visit is lined up for next week,

Are these lenses easy to work out how to use? Any suggestions for tutorials or videos about the stitching part or just any general use would be appreciated

cheers!

The shift aspect is a piece of cake. Understanding how to control the tilt takes a bit of reading and practice.

https://photography-on-the.net …/showthread.php​?t=1045907

huebert wrote in post #14542574
Are these lenses easy to work out how to use? Any suggestions for tutorials or videos about the stitching part or just any general use would be appreciated

cheers!

I'd recommend looking at David Summerhayes paper on the lens usage and maybe make a copy of his tilt calculations for the lens you hire.
http://www.davidsummer​hayes.com …e%20tilt-shift%20lens.pdf

Bob

Canon Bob wrote in post #14543591
I'd recommend looking at David Summerhayes paper on the lens usage and maybe make a copy of his tilt calculations for the lens you hire.
http://www.davidsummer​hayes.com …e%20tilt-shift%20lens.pdf

Bob

Great recommendation on copying the focus plane table.

I got the 24 since using GND- and ND-filters with 17 is impossible, or at least not very convenient because of it's lens design. I am very happy with it. It's is truly a fantastic lens.

Canon Bob wrote in post #14543591
I'd recommend looking at David Summerhayes paper on the lens usage and maybe make a copy of his tilt calculations for the lens you hire.
http://www.davidsummer​hayes.com …e%20tilt-shift%20lens.pdf

Bob

thanks Bob - I've been looking at these too and this link will help. In general, these things confuse my teeny tiny brain.

For this application I would leave tilt alone. I would also consider using some combination of side and up-down shift in some circumstances. Not sure if you will even need shift except for stitching, but you should certainly experiment with it.

ejenner wrote in post #14546404
For this application I would leave tilt alone.....

Priceless Sir.
A huge number of posts on this forum are concerning the obsession with lens sharpness. Here we are discussing a lens with a special feature to help achieve it and someone advises against using the feature.
(BTW....I'm not knocking your opinion, it just struck me as perverse).

FWIW, 1/2 degree of tilt will be all you need when shooting from a 'normal' standing position (with the 24mm version).

Bob