Recommendations for lots of Indoor (Nightclub) Photography Lens?

Hey,

I'm deciding on what lens will suit me best for lots of Indoor and Nightclub Photography and forth.


EF-S 17-55mm f2.8
EF 17-40mm L
EFS 17-85mm F4
EF 24-70mm L

Any other recommendations or stick with my EF 50mm f1.8?

I'm afraid the 50mm gets in the way sometimes for group shots and such as space isn't always available for indoor photography. Anyways would love any experience or opinions regarding this. Thanks!

I would chose the 50mm 1.4 over any of those listed above.

None of the above. I had great success doing bar/nightclub shots with my 35L. (The L is not only highlighted red, but bold too!) Those zooms are fast, but not fast enough for the ultra-low light you'll encounter in nightclubs. Your best bet is a fast prime.

you might want a 16-35 f2.8L instead of that 17-40 on your list. i'de second malone's insistance on the 35L, ive seen some great shots posted from that lens. if you want a cheaper alternative, there's always the sigma 30mm 1.4. you never said you were sticking to L lenses after all.

The 50 f/1.4, the 85 f/1.8, or the 100 f/2 would all do a decent job. You just have to figure out which focal length would work best in this particular venue.

I think the 16-35 f/2.8 might do a good job if you want a WA lens. It works great in low light. Not mentioned, but one of my favorite lenses is the 85 f/1.2. Works so well in low light. The sharpness is awesome.

I second Lord Malone's recommendation. 35 f/1.4L.

If you need less expensive, Sigma 30 1.4.

Of the list above, the 17-55. I think wide angle would be most usefull, so take a look at Sigmas 20/1.8 and 30/1.4 as well. 50 is way to long, unless you shoot way different then I would in a nightclub. (I suppose most would be posed 'environmental portraits')

Always remember that indoors and other low-light situations the best lens is often the one with the biggest aperture. so after considering space/distance figuring for the focal length( s ) needed get the biggest aperture (lowest number) you can afford.

One stop can frequently make the difference between a grainy/underexposed shot or a clear/properly exposed shot. And if at the limits, even 1/3 stop can improve the results.

Agree. Add the 35/2 or the 28/1.8 USM if you need to go wider. Also, the Sigma 30/1.4 has a strong reputation.

Another vote for the Sigma 30/1.4, if you are using a 1.6x crop body.

You certainly know that, but f/1.4 is simply 4 times as much light as f/2.8.

Best regards,
Andy

What is your budget? We can narrow it down if you give us a range.

I own the EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS, and absolutely love it! However, I have to agree with Lord Malone. Go with a fast prime.

I owned the Canon 24mm f/1.4L - Super Lens, if you have $1,100.00 to spend.

If you are on a lower budget, I would recommend the Canon 28mm f/1.8 - Just over $300.00.

This is all assuming that the area you of photographing is tight.

If you NEED a zoom, Either the EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS, or the 24-70 f/2.8L are both great choices. I would, however, lean more towards the EF-S 17-55 due to it's IS ability, and wider end.

probably my next prime for concert shots. the thrifty-fifty has worked great for me, but it's not good for getting more than one person in the image. am also intriuged by the sigma 30 f/1.4, but shooting a 1.4 lens wide open would give an extremely shallow DoF and you would need very precise focusing.

Always take L lenses because of Quality and compatible with FF if upgrading, all or most L lenses are superb and its worth the money you pay for, you should know that.

you don't need L for full frame.