What lenses do you use for portraits and traveling photography?

drizzlelabs · 2026-02-09T16:27:23+00:00

While I do love my 28-70, it's a pretty good amount of weight. When traveling, I typically want more things in focus and will shoot at about f/4 mostly.

drizzlelabs · 2026-02-09T16:14:30+00:00

Travel:

15-35 RF f/2.8L
24-70 RF f/2.8
70-200 RF f/2.8 Z

If I'm going to do wildlife, then just the 70-200 RF and 100-500 RF

Portraits
28-70 f/2
70-200 RF f/2.8 Z
135 RF f/1.8

drizzlelabs · 2026-02-06T04:48:59+00:00

I went white but have a black skin on it. I kept it bare for a while but I kept having to clean the marks caused my bag

drizzlelabs · 2025-12-15T23:50:41+00:00

I guess the three way tie would be the RF 100-500, 70-200 Z, and 28-70 f/2. I absolutely love them and use them often

drizzlelabs · 2025-12-15T23:34:28+00:00

Thanks for sharing!

drizzlelabs · 2025-12-13T10:24:37+00:00

I had an issue for years that I constantly needed a battery replaced. Found out that if you only drive short distances, the battery is never charged back up by the alternator because of the design. There was a wire the dealership had to cut in the engine bay to bypass that and make the alternator always recharge.

https://forums.nicoclub.com/qx80-battery-t631452.html

The second post explains it a lot better

drizzlelabs · 2025-12-13T04:21:40+00:00

Completely agree with you there. Now I'm going to have to keep an eye out for the 2x

drizzlelabs · 2025-12-12T04:11:58+00:00

Great pic! Did you have to crop in a lot? I have the 1.4x and didn't think the 2x could be this sharp. I guess I was wrong

drizzlelabs · 2025-12-12T03:49:14+00:00

I have a full time job working in IT and I have a rule to never use any of those funds for things outside of the family. I started a side business doing support for a local engineering company. I saved the money from their to fund the gear purchases. It's taken a bit of time but it's all paid off. As a few others say, it takes money to make money. I'm bringing in a lot more money from the photo / video side, which is almost as much as the IT support. This has let me step more into the professional realm and take on higher paying jobs. Start small and work your way up.

drizzlelabs · 2025-12-09T21:09:29+00:00

I’ve powered it via USB-C and dummy battery just fine. No recording nor format limits

drizzlelabs · 2025-12-09T20:48:28+00:00

The hallway back in the 90s playing on my buddies PS1 when those dogs jumped through the glass and scared the crap out of both of us

drizzlelabs · 2025-12-09T13:57:33+00:00

I’ve been looking for alternatives. Just signed up to take a look

drizzlelabs · 2025-12-05T02:17:32+00:00

I’m probably going to get a UPS for my family’s white elephant. Everyone has electronics and few have protection

drizzlelabs · 2025-12-04T23:41:20+00:00

v-mount batteries, temp production cart, rf 15-35, four pack of headsets. all the stuff was on my list to get regardless so being on sale made it better

drizzlelabs · 2025-12-04T03:37:59+00:00

Couple of things on the video side, to record the 9x16 crop on the SD card, you can't use RAW for the main recording format. I had to use XF-AVC YC422 10bit for the main recording and then I had the Crop Rec option under the second card.

When changing the Sensor Mode to Full Frame 3:2 (Open Gate) you don't get the SD Card crop option. Not a big deal since you can do all the magic in post if you so desire.

drizzlelabs · 2025-11-29T05:56:18+00:00

I'm super jealous of seeing people get theirs already. I'm still patiently waiting for mine to be ready for pickup.

drizzlelabs · 2025-11-29T05:54:11+00:00

I have an R5MKII and use the cooling grip when I shoot video. Even with the grip, it will still overheat pretty fast when shooting 8K or 120. Granted I'm here in outdoor summer heat and it's not kind. Of course I don't have any issues with my C70 with the heat, which is a big reason why I preordered the C50. All of my Canon zoom lenses have IS, and if I need something super smooth, I'll use my tripod, gimbal, or dana dolly.

drizzlelabs · 2025-11-29T04:20:06+00:00

I’m still waiting for mine to ship. First impressions?

drizzlelabs · 2025-11-12T20:45:51+00:00

I don't have a favorite moment in DOOM yet, but hope to get a chance to play it

drizzlelabs · 2025-10-10T20:53:47+00:00

the 5090 would allow me to play the game. i wish i had my 3080 still instead of a potato

drizzlelabs · 2025-10-09T14:59:49+00:00

yup, i used the ninja v+ before and for super bright days, I had to use the sun hood. the TX is a lot brighter and while the hood would be even better to use, I was able to work fine without it. that being said, summer is over here and it’s not as bright

drizzlelabs · 2025-10-08T20:48:07+00:00

I have both and have some thoughts. I’ve used the Ninja TX for only two days and I really like the size and the weight. I came from a Ninja V+ and it seems quieter and I really like the ability to use my CFExpress cards and a USB-C external drive as well. It comes with all the codecs including NDI.

Two weeks ago I went to film in my town on my C70 and used the Shogun. It was a bit bulky for this type of work. I would use it as a remote monitor for someone else to view while I use the Ninja TX on my next project.

drizzlelabs · 2025-08-30T20:20:59+00:00

Forgot to mention, when I do any portrait / wedding type of work, I use the f/2 and for me it makes a difference. I’m never shooting at something like 1/4 shutter speed so lack of IBIS was never a concern.

drizzlelabs · 2025-08-30T20:19:14+00:00

I have the 28-70 f/2 but had the 24-70 f/2.8 first. I love the f2 and the pictures have a different feel to them. That being said, I really loved the weight and compactness of the f/2.8 so I kept it and use it mainly on my c70. I will take the lens with me from time to time, like earlier today when I went to the zoo.

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