Chazphoto Posted November 17, 2013 Share #1  Posted November 17, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Sunday night question, as I think about photos I'd like to take with the M9 about which I'm so excited.  What lens would you use for photographs of dogs? So far, the few I've tried with the 35mm I have started with are OK, but it's not the best focal length for tight head shots. Any recommendations?  Thanks  Chazphoto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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andybarton Posted November 17, 2013 Share #2 Â Posted November 17, 2013 Use the same one that you use for cats. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonroy Posted November 17, 2013 Share #3 Â Posted November 17, 2013 Depends on so many factors, size of the dog, typical distance you're shooting from, shooting inside or outside. Â 50mm works well inside, but the 70mm might be better outside. 90mm if you really want to compress the background. Â My advice is to find a great dealer who'll take a return and let you swap to a 90mm. I personally don't bother with the Leica when it comes to dogs, too much work, use a DSLR and set to servo focus with a good zoom lens! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted November 17, 2013 Share #4 Â Posted November 17, 2013 The only Leica lens that's a dog is the 28-70 R, might be worth a try! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted November 17, 2013 Share #5 Â Posted November 17, 2013 75 to 135. I would start with 90 mm, then go to 135 if distortion is to much. Â I really depend on how far away the dog is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted November 18, 2013 Share #6 Â Posted November 18, 2013 Recommended lens for dog? My dog prefers to use telephoto lenses because it makes juicy things look closer. Â Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted November 18, 2013 Share #7 Â Posted November 18, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Any lens with a protective filter on the front so that when pouch licks the lens he does not leave saliva all over the lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernd_muc Posted November 18, 2013 Share #8 Â Posted November 18, 2013 What lens would you use for photographs of dogs?As wide as possible (max 18, better 15) and get really, really close. Makes for the juiciest shots ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan c. davis Posted November 18, 2013 Share #9 Â Posted November 18, 2013 I have an M-E and 12 M and LTM lenses. There is not one I could recommend for photographing dogs, well my dogs anyway. I have 2 Jack Russells who are in constant perpetual motion and way beyond my ability to take nice head and shoulder shots of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rramesh Posted November 18, 2013 Share #10  Posted November 18, 2013 Any lens will work. In fact a 21 will give you some interesting perspectives.  As always with photographing dogs, you will need a good dog handler, some treats, toys for distractions and lots of patience. This was with a 50. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/216885-recommended-lens-for-dogs/?do=findComment&comment=2468046'>More sharing options...
elgenper Posted November 18, 2013 Share #11  Posted November 18, 2013 Sunday night question, as I think about photos I'd like to take with the M9 about which I'm so excited. What lens would you use for photographs of dogs? So far, the few I've tried with the 35mm I have started with are OK, but it's not the best focal length for tight head shots. Any recommendations?  Thanks  Chazphoto  Well, are you after ´portraits´ of them, or do you want to shoot action? I am very interested in dogs, but very seldom do portraits of ´handled´ dogs; I much prefer the situations where a couple (or a whole pack) of dogs run around and interact. I never try to ´direct´ them; I accept lots of misses, and get happy with the lucky ones.  That said, my preferred lenses for this is either the 50 lux or the 75 cron. Shorter than 50 means too much cropping, and longer than 75 means focussing problems. Both the lenses are good enough to allow substantial cropping if needed, so I get far better results with cropped 75 than with 90; 135 doesn´t work at all for me unless the pooches are asleep…  Were I to do head shots of dogs, I would certainly tackle the task with one of those two lenses, too.  Some of my dog pics can be found on my Smugmug site (now a bit disarrayed, but still navigable… ). "Vovvar" is Swedish for dogs... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted November 18, 2013 Share #12  Posted November 18, 2013 No Leica will do the job. Get an Olympus  Olympus Tough Dog Advert Video Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted November 18, 2013 Share #13 Â Posted November 18, 2013 35-105mm Woofilux-R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted November 18, 2013 Share #14  Posted November 18, 2013 35-105mm Woofilux-R … or any one of the Barknack lenses.  Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dugby Posted November 18, 2013 Share #15  Posted November 18, 2013 "Vario Summicron" .... Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/216885-recommended-lens-for-dogs/?do=findComment&comment=2468204'>More sharing options...
joeswe Posted November 18, 2013 Share #16 Â Posted November 18, 2013 Hektor 2.5/5 cm. According to Saint Oskar, a lens for dogs (and a dog of a lens). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
01af Posted November 18, 2013 Share #17 Â Posted November 18, 2013 If a photographer needs to ask about the recommended lens for taking pictures of dogs (or anything) then there's something seriously wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted November 18, 2013 Share #18  Posted November 18, 2013 Of course, the Hektor! I'm sure he'd approve Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/216885-recommended-lens-for-dogs/?do=findComment&comment=2468237'>More sharing options...
wda Posted November 18, 2013 Share #19  Posted November 18, 2013 Sunday night question, as I think about photos I'd like to take with the M9 about which I'm so excited. What lens would you use for photographs of dogs? So far, the few I've tried with the 35mm I have started with are OK, but it's not the best focal length for tight head shots. Any recommendations?  Thanks  Chazphoto Chazphoto, welcome to the forum. I am sure your question is serious and deserves a serious answer.  I am currently working on a super picture of my dog who is asleep on the hearthside rug with a log-burning fire in the background. In my case, atmosphere and environment are important. (Camera; Leica X1 with 35mm equivalent lens). But for head portraits I would strongly prefer a lens in the range 75mm to 135mm depending on available or desired shooting distance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted November 18, 2013 Share #20 Â Posted November 18, 2013 Intelligent dogs can use any lens on a Leica . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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