2023-09-21 02:00:00
Many people may think that 16-35mm lenses are more suitable for shooting landscapes, but in fact, they are also one of the most frequently used lenses for wedding and portrait creators. Sony just recently launched the SEL1635GM2. What features does it have that can help with portrait creation? This time, follow the exclusive interview with T Hike and see what the famous photographer Hero Xue has to say. About | Hero Xue (Xue Mingzhou) is a Taiwanese wedding and portrait photographer, currently living in Taipei. Since 2008, he has participated in more than 200 photography-related lectures. He has won awards such as AsiaWPA Asia Wedding Photographers Association Top 20 Photographers, LMPA British Photography Masters Association Photographer, etc. In the past, he has served as AsiaWPA Asian Wedding Photographers Association judge, IPWPA Lecturer of International Portrait Professional Wedding Photographers Association, Top Wedding Photographer of Bride Story Workshop, Sony Camera Course, etc. His personal works include “This kind of outdoor shooting is so fun”, “Stealing HERO’s Photography Notes”, and “HERO’s Photography Skills”. Currently, I am engaged in portrait creation. I like the process of “creating works together”. When I first started photography, I actually loved shooting landscapes. It can be said that you can see me wherever there is a scene. However, after pursuing the scenery for a while, I slowly discovered that if a Model appeared in the right position for the beautiful scenery in front of me, it would definitely add points to the picture, so I started my portrait creation journey. The biggest reason why I fall in love with portrait creation is that I really like the process of interacting with models. Because I think landscape photography is a dialogue between the photographer and himself; and portrait creation is when the photographer and the model work together to create a work. Sometimes even stylists and manufacturers will join in, so that everyone can exchange their ideas about the image. , sparks of creativity are sparked through the discussion process. It is precisely because of this that the images will not remain unchanged, and the work can be presented in a richer way. ▲Hero Xue, who started out with landscape photography, later fell in love with portrait creation. In addition to believing that arranging models in appropriate positions in beautiful scenery will add extra points to the picture, he also likes to exchange ideas about images with models and create together. process of the work. (Sony α7R V + SEL1635GM2, 16mm, F2.8, 1/125s, ISO 125) (View large image) Combining the latest technology and top optical technology, it is the main reason why professional photographers choose G Master lenses when they first decided to choose Sony α The system was attracted by the “Eye Detection Autofocus” function. When I learned that Sony was the first to launch this black technology, it was quite attractive to me who often shoots portrait subjects, and after experiencing it, I I found this function to be very useful, so I purchased α7R II, and then successively purchased α7R III, α7C and α7R V. The “Eye Detection Autofocus” function has completely changed my photography habits. Since using the Sony α camera, I rarely put my eyes on the EVF. Instead, I am used to composing and shooting directly through the screen. The advantage of this is When shooting, I can use my peripheral vision to pay attention to the situation outside the frame. Whether I need to guide the Model to move or deal with unexpected situations, I have more time to react. I found that Sony has been carefully collecting user feedback and making updates and improvements to address these issues, so that in addition to the necessary specification evolution of each generation, the product is also more usable and user-friendly from generation to generation. As for the reason why Sony G Master lens is so popular among professional photographers, I think it is nothing more than its all-round and excellent performance. I believe anyone who is involved in photography knows that every brand has its own top-level lens group, and Sony’s top-level lens is the G Master series. Regardless of size, weight, image quality, focus speed, water-proof and dust-proof, or durability, G Master lenses all integrate the latest technology and also have the most advanced optical technology. Almost all of my own lenses are from the G Master series, including SEL14F18GM, SEL24F14GM, and SEL50F12GM, which are all lenses I use frequently. ▲The G Master lens integrates Sony’s cutting-edge technologies and has the most advanced optical technology, bringing a considerable sense of trust to photographers’ work and creations. The importance of 16-35mm for wedding and portrait creation is that “the focal length is very flexible.” According to past experience, there must be at least one more powerful photo in a wedding photo, such as the fluttering veil or gorgeous skirt. Let the vision extend to the couple. This kind of tense picture can only be captured by using the perspective characteristics of the ultra-wide-angle lens. The 35mm small wide-angle lens is a focal length favored by many portrait photographers. For example, I have only used a 35mm fixed-focus lens for portrait creation for up to two years, and it can be said that it is very easy to use. The 16-35mm focal length covers super wide angle to small wide angle, which is really practical when shooting weddings and portraits! For me, 35mm is a very versatile focal length. It is close to the range of viewing angles that human eyes can see, and it is not as limited as 50mm. It can attack and retreat at close range. Especially indoors, it can easily capture portraits with some background. The picture not only allows the work to show better narrative ability, but also looks more story-telling overall. ▲Hero Xue said that the importance of the 16-35mm lens to portrait photographers lies in the flexibility in the use of focal lengths. For example, when shooting powerful portraits such as fluttering wedding dresses, the 16-20mm focal length must be used. (Sony α7R V + SEL1635GM2, 16mm, F2.8, 1/1000s, ISO 200) (View large image) ▲The 24-35mm focal length is suitable for the creation of pictures with people in the scene or close-ups of the upper body emphasizing bokeh, especially 35mm It is very close to the human eye’s angle of view and is not as limited as 50mm indoors. Therefore, it is a favorite focal length of many portrait photographers. (Sony α7R V + SEL1635GM2, 35mm, F2.8, 1/320s, ISO 320) (View large image) ▲Hero Xue said that he has only used a 35mm fixed-focus lens for portrait creation for two years, so when he When using SEL1635GM2, it is very easy to use the viewing angle of 35mm focal length. (Sony α7R V + SEL1635GM2, 16mm, F2.8, 1/320s, ISO 320) (View large image) It has the lightness and sharp image quality like a fixed focus lens, which is the most attractive thing about SEL1635GM2. I have a special liking for focus lenses. In addition to the image quality, the most important thing is the weight, because when shooting, I am very concerned about whether it can be operated with one hand. For example, holding the camera with my right hand, my left hand can help toss the skirt or scatter flower petals. Once used, The lens is too heavy, which will inevitably have a certain impact on this shooting mode. I still remember that when I got the SEL1635GM2, I thought it was a fixed focus lens, because not only is it super lightweight (only 547g), but its appearance is also very similar to my commonly used SEL24F14GM. I have to say that the SEL1635GM2 has really changed my impression of zoom lenses, because it is really very light, making me willing to use a zoom lens again after having only used fixed-focus lenses under 500g in recent years. ▲Due to his own shooting habits, Hero Xue has only used fixed-focus lenses below 500g in recent years to facilitate one-handed shooting. What surprised him about the SEL1635GM2 is that although it is a zoom lens, it only weighs 547g. When paired with the α7R V, it can not only be easily held with one hand for shooting, but also has greater flexibility in the use of focal lengths compared to fixed focus lenses. . Through actual shooting, I was also amazed by its resolution performance. It has image quality that is completely comparable to that of a fixed-focus lens, but compared with it, the focal length makes composition more flexible and convenient. SEL1635GM2 Focal length use and timing when creating wedding dresses and portraits SEL1635GM2 Because its focal length covers super wide angle to small wide angle, it can be roughly divided into two applications in terms of vision. The ultra-wide-angle focal length of about 16~20mm is very suitable for shooting works such as flying gauze or people in the background, etc. to emphasize the momentum of the picture; the 24~35mm focal length is often used to capture people with scenery and bokeh, which has strong narrative power. picture. Take the series of works shot this time as an example. The two pictures below were shot using SEL1635GM2 at 16mm and 20mm respectively. From the photos, you can see that whether it is the eaves above the cloister or the lotus leaf lines in the foreground, it can not only effectively create The momentum of the picture can also guide the viewer’s gaze to stay on the protagonist; for example, the flying gauze, which is common in wedding or portrait creations, is also used in the same way. It uses the ultra-wide-angle perspective feature to make the foreground or accessories fully visible. You can get closer to the camera, and then place the character in the center of the frame to avoid damaging the shape due to pulling. In this way, you can get a portrait that is both powerful and beautiful. ▲▼ Hero Xue said that the SEL1635GM2’s focal length between 16-20mm is not only suitable for shooting powerful works, but can also successfully guide the viewer’s line of sight to the subject. (Top: Sony α7R V + SEL1635GM2, 20mm, F2.8, 1/100s, ISO 400[see large image]| Bottom: Sony α7R V + SEL1635GM2, 16mm, F4.5, 1/800s, ISO 125[see large image]Picture]) If I want to emphasize the connection between the person and the background, I usually use a focal length of about 24~35mm for shooting, as shown in the two works below. The first picture was shot at 24mm, which has a slightly wider angle of view than the small wide-angle. It can clearly explain the relationship between the painting of the statue on the foreground wall, the protagonist and the background; as for the second picture, it was shot at 35mm. , 24mm~35mm is also a very common focal length for me when taking overhead shots. Firstly, it is not as easy to capture my own feet as 16mm. Secondly, this viewing angle range can also easily capture the protagonist and the background or props and accessories together. ▲Use the 24mm of SEL1635GM2 to appropriately show the relationship between the Model and its environment, thus strengthening the narrative power of the picture. (Sony α7R V + SEL1635GM2, 24mm, F2.8, 1/320s, ISO 160) (View large image) ▲35mm is a lens focal length that Hero Xue is very comfortable with. He is especially keen on using 35mm for overhead portrait creation, because The angle of view is just right, making it easy to capture the scene you want without letting the photographer’s feet enter the frame. (Sony α7R V + SEL1635GM2, 35mm, F2.8, 1/320s, ISO 100) (View large image) Even using the maximum aperture of F2.8, SEL1635GM2 has excellent sharpness and edge quality. I am used to only using it when taking pictures. Maximum aperture, as can be clearly seen from the 100% magnification and cropping of the following works, this lens has very sharp image quality at F2.8, and not only the focus, but also the text on the inner page of the book at the edge of the image The detailed textures on the page numbers, fake flower petals, and green leaves are all clearly distinguishable, which shows the optical strength of SEL1635GM2. If I hadn’t experienced it myself, I really couldn’t believe that the image quality of the SEL1635GM2 is as sharp as a prime lens. ▲Hero Xue almost only uses the maximum aperture of the lens, and he believes that the SEL1635GM2 has very sharp image quality performance at F2.8. Even the image quality at the edge of the image is quite sharp and not loose. The optical quality performance can be said to be quite good. outstanding. (Sony α7R V + SEL1635GM2, 34mm, F2.8, 1/400s, ISO 400) (View large image) ▲This is a 100% crop of the red box in the above picture, the text, page number, and text on the inner page of the book located at the edge of the screen. The detailed textures on the petals and green leaves are clearly discernible. Recently, the theme of a portrait session was “Dunhuang Desert Wind”. In order to make the picture more beautiful, I deliberately arranged to go to the Buffalo Pit to shoot at dusk. During the process, it was inevitable that I would encounter some backlight scenes, but I found that the SEL1635GM2’s anti-glare The performance is really outstanding, I was a little surprised! Even if you pick up the camera and face the sun directly, it is difficult to detect the existence of flare and ghosting in the picture. Even if there is, it is very slight. Just use a little composition and blocking to make the overall image cleaner and sharper. ▲Even in a backlit scene such as the sun, the photos taken with the SEL1635GM2 will not be flared or ghosted. The anti-flare ability must be greatly praised. (Sony α7R V + SEL1635GM2, 16mm, F2.8, 1/800s, ISO 50) (View large image) SEL1635GM2’s superior close-up shooting ability can bring great help when shooting wedding dresses and close-up portraits. Although I have not used it. The SEL1635GM is a generation older (Hero Xue said that he always uses a fixed focus lens), but the close-up shooting ability of the SEL1635GM2 still surprises me. After looking at the specifications, the SEL1635GM2 has a minimum focusing distance of only 22cm and a magnification of 0.32x, which can be of great help for wedding dress and portrait creation. For example, when taking wedding photos, we often take close-ups of the rings on the couple’s hands, the jewelry on their bodies, and other items. With the improved close-up capabilities of the lens, you can directly capture what you want without changing the lens or cropping afterwards. In addition to greatly increasing the convenience of taking photos, the post-production time saved is also considerable. From the perspective of portrait creation and commercial photography, you can directly use the same lens to take a close-up of the special makeup or jewelry on the model’s face. The reasons are the same as mentioned above, but the convenience is not the same. ▲Hero Xue is very positive about the close-up shooting ability of SEL1635GM2. He said that through this function, close-up of accessories can be done in one go without having to change the lens or crop and compose the picture afterwards, which greatly saves work time. (Sony α7R V + SEL1635GM2, 35mm, F11, 1/60s, ISO 400) (see large picture) ▲Hero Xue often needs close-ups of makeup or jewelry on Model’s face, and one SEL1635GM2 can complete all shooting, with high quality It’s almost as sharp as a prime lens. (Sony α7R V + SEL1635GM2, 35mm, F2.8, 1/100s, ISO 1600) (View large image) ▲The focus of the above image is 100% cropped, and you can see the Model eyebrow line, eye makeup, eye shadow and surrounding decoration. The jewelry has sharp and outstanding details and textures. SEL1635GM2 is not only a trustworthy working partner for professional photographers, but also a good choice for photography players. After experiencing it for a while, SEL1635GM2 has indeed inherited many advantages of the G Master series, but I think it has become more evolved. First of all, the most amazing thing is the weight. As a zoom lens, the SEL1635GM2 is as light as a fixed focus lens. For me, who is accustomed to shooting with one hand, not only will my work not be affected, but the use of focal lengths will undoubtedly be more flexible. Furthermore, the image quality of the SEL1635GM2 is also something that impresses me. Whether it is from 16mm to 35mm, from the center of the screen to the edge of the image, it has consistent sharpness. Even when shooting at the maximum aperture, the image is still quite solid. , sharp, it can be said that F2.8 is the working aperture that can be used with confidence. The Sony G Master series lenses have always been the first choice on the list of must-have lenses for professional photographers, because these top-quality lenses combine lightweight, excellent image quality, and superior workmanship, making them worthy of the trust of professional imaging workers. “Minimum focusing distance” and “with two customizable keys” are also designs that I personally like. The former makes shooting more convenient, whether it is wedding or portrait shooting. It can use the 22cm minimum focusing distance and 0.32x maximum on the 35mm end. You can directly take close-up shots of accessories or eye makeup at high magnification without having to change lenses frequently. One SEL1635GM2 can handle it all, greatly improving the smoothness and convenience of shooting. As for the two customizable keys, I am used to setting them to “right eye/left eye selection”. Whether shooting in horizontal or vertical format, I can quickly switch between right eye or left eye priority through the customizable keys, making the entire creation more comfortable. The process is done in one go. ▲Hero Xue believes that SEL1635GM2 not only inherits many advantages of the G Master series, but has even evolved further. If you are an amateur player, SEL1635GM2 is also worth recommending to you, because for most people, no matter how they buy it at the beginning, nine times out of ten they will choose to go to the top in the end, and going directly to the top of SEL1635GM2 will definitely not make you regret it. , after all, it combines F2.8 constant aperture, light weight, focal length flexibility, excellent image quality and other features. It can be said to be the lightest G Master lens currently. If you directly attack this lens, you can focus on it. When it comes to image creation, why not do it! Learn more about SEL1635GM2 | More real-life photos of Hero Xue using SEL1635GM2 ▲Sony α7R V + SEL1635GM2, 20mm, F4, 1/100s, ISO 1600 (see large picture) ▲Sony α7R V + SEL1635GM2, 30mm, F2.8, 1/1000s, ISO 125 (see large image) ▲Sony α7R V + SEL1635GM2, 35mm, F2.8, 1/400s, ISO 400 (see large image) ▲Sony α7R V + SEL1635GM2, 35mm, F2.8, 1/ 160s, ISO 1000 (see large image) ▲Sony α7R V + SEL1635GM2, 16mm, F2.8, 1/1000s, ISO 50 (see large image) ▲Sony α7R V + SEL1635GM2, 22mm, F2.8, 1/250s, ISO 400 (see large image) ▲Sony α7R V + SEL1635GM2, 35mm, F2.8, 1/320s, ISO 100 (see large image) ▲Sony α7R V + SEL1635GM2, 16mm, F2.8, 1/640s, ISO 100 (View large image) ▲Sony α7R V + SEL1635GM2, 16mm, F3.2, 1/400s, ISO 400 (View large image) ▲Sony α7R V + SEL1635GM2, 35mm, F3.2, 1/200s, ISO 1250 (View large image) Large picture) ▲Sony α7R V + SEL1635GM2, 28mm, F2.8, 1/640s, ISO 100 (see large picture) ▲Sony α7R V + SEL1635GM2, 16mm, F2.8, 1/200s, ISO 100 (see large picture) ) ▲Sony α7R V + SEL1635GM2, 16mm, F2.8, 1/1000s, ISO 200 (see large image) ▲Sony α7R V + SEL1635GM2, 35mm, F2.8, 1/400s, ISO 100 (see large image) ▲ Sony α7R V + SEL1635GM2, 35mm, F7.1, 1/100s, ISO 400 (see large image)
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