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I shoot mainly people at 5.6 for control of DOF. I frequently shoot groups at parties, even paid events like at nightclubs sometimes. I wouldn't be able to utilize 2.8. I also shoot under the influence. VR/IS is need to control camera shake while people keep buying me shots...
Have you used similar settings before on your previous camera?
I find f/5.6 unnecessary as it's DOF especially at wide angle is large enough for a group of friends. It would work on the dance floor. I prefer f/2.8 for more subject isolation. VR/IS isn't necessary if you use flash as main light as it will stop all motion. At 5.6, the flash would have to work harder. If you're using a light modifier or bouncing, it could matter.
2.8 will also give you a brighter viewfinder and better AF.
You might also consider a flash bracket and off shoe cord.
Well just some things to think about.
I find f/5.6 unnecessary as it's DOF especially at wide angle is large enough for a group of friends. It would work on the dance floor. I prefer f/2.8 for more subject isolation. VR/IS isn't necessary if you use flash as main light as it will stop all motion. At 5.6, the flash would have to work harder. If you're using a light modifier or bouncing, it could matter.
2.8 will also give you a brighter viewfinder and better AF.
You might also consider a flash bracket and off shoe cord.
Well just some things to think about.
yes i have tried those settings before with good results with my canon xt and my sigma 18-50ex 2.8. I knew I wasn't going to stay with canon long so I never bothered to spend money on the off shoe cord. I plan to use CLS once I get back at it.
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+1 on this one.
also, if this is your first Nikon, the you might also take a look at www.nikonians.org - it's the [H] for Nikon
and congrats on the gear. let me know how you like that 60mm. i'm looking into getting one for Christmas
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you have to pay for GenMay here, but i don't see you complaining about that. and same thing applies to Nikonians. you don't have to pay to use the forum. you only pay for extra perks.
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^thanks for the samples, strikeout. it looks like this lens is a lot of fun to shoot with.
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whoa.....thats a nice bit of kit