Product Photography

You're a bad influence.

 

Hahaha, happy new year!!!

 

Hey man! Like stated before, I would highly recommend in a "fast" lens. Something like a 50mm F1.8 or similar. That way you get that nice shallow depth of field and nice creamy bokeh

 

That'll be my next purchase at this point. Searching for an affordable lens.

 

Its an addiction man. I love photography...I just got a new lens myself the other day, but havent had time to test it yet.

 

I've noticed. I only got my camera 4 days ago and I can't out it down. Lol. Hell, I'm actually out of town for work right now and I brought it with me. I just need to go buy a macro lens. The vr18-55 and 55-200 seem to be pretty good lenses though for now.

 

yes if you are taking pictures outdoors, UV filter is a must.

 

I did product photography for 15 years and never once touched a strobe. Always used static soft boxes - so you can see what the shot will look like before you take it, instead of having to shoot a bunch of shots just to get the lighting right (leading to higher productivity).
Also, for most product shots (studio stills), depth of focus is a really good thing, so long exposures are your friend, and you don't need really bright lights. Just my 2c...

 

I use a Godox LST60 Light Tent for product photography.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1558599-REG/godox_lst60_power_60w_cri.html

I use several lenses. I shoot a lot of products at the client's location and I don't always have an ideal area to set up in; sometimes it gets pretty cramped. I prefer using my macro lens if I have the room, but sometimes I just have to go with whatever lens will work in a given situation.

I like a good depth-of-field so I usually shoot at the f/22–f/32 end of the lens rather than the f/1.4–f/1.8 end. Using small apertures makes for longer shutter times so I usually mount my camera on a tripod and use my remote control to activate the shutter. Once you get set up and start shooting, it goes quickly.