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VR seems to be getting popular and I had a couple clients ask me about it. So maybe it is time to start offering it.
I realise I need some sort of VR bracket. I hope this will do https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000966492333.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.53613c00laY8Vj&mp=1
at least to get me started for the first jobs
Anyway that is not the main point. Lenses is really what I'm concerned about. I just have Canon 16-35mm f/4L IS for now which is great for all your normal interior stills. Now would this be able to do the job even if it takes 2x or more shots (and give more res) or is that a complete non starter?
I see everyone is talking about fisheyes and you can't miss the not so new but pricy and about to get discontinued Canon 8-15mm with a rather pointless zoom function (at least on FF). Well what about the older but brighter 15mm f/2.8 prime or the Sigma equivalent? Are these any good for this job? And you never know it may need to also work on something like Sony A7RIV...
I would need to have a good think if I want to get any flash involved as that triples the production time to do it really properly. Perhaps only stills need to be this perfect. With that in mind a decent flare resistance and good contrast in difficult light would be highly desirable. The 16-35mm has a very weird issue in dark coloured rooms with bright light resulting in lots of flare circles. Flash solves it as long as you have the time and will for it.
I realise I need some sort of VR bracket. I hope this will do https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000966492333.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.53613c00laY8Vj&mp=1
at least to get me started for the first jobs
Anyway that is not the main point. Lenses is really what I'm concerned about. I just have Canon 16-35mm f/4L IS for now which is great for all your normal interior stills. Now would this be able to do the job even if it takes 2x or more shots (and give more res) or is that a complete non starter?
I see everyone is talking about fisheyes and you can't miss the not so new but pricy and about to get discontinued Canon 8-15mm with a rather pointless zoom function (at least on FF). Well what about the older but brighter 15mm f/2.8 prime or the Sigma equivalent? Are these any good for this job? And you never know it may need to also work on something like Sony A7RIV...
I would need to have a good think if I want to get any flash involved as that triples the production time to do it really properly. Perhaps only stills need to be this perfect. With that in mind a decent flare resistance and good contrast in difficult light would be highly desirable. The 16-35mm has a very weird issue in dark coloured rooms with bright light resulting in lots of flare circles. Flash solves it as long as you have the time and will for it.
