Why I Love 28mm for Street Photography

[@DeeRosa]

HES BACK AND HIS CHAIN IS CHAINING MORE THAN EVER 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@doriyancoleman]

My man, thank you for the support 😭

[@khanf2]

My grandfather passed away before I was born and just recently my sister found his Nikon F2 without a lens attached. My sister gave it to me expecting that I would sell it (she knows I could use the money) but I decided against it. I had it restored and the guy that fixed the camera only had one type of lens that could be mounted on the body and it was a 28mm f2.8. I took it because he was selling it to me for way less than if i'd bought one online, and I trust this man. He's a legend in the community where I'm from. Some of my friends then told me that I should've waited until I found a cheap 35mm lens online so that kind of made me regret getting the 28mm. Since this is literally my first experience with photography outside using a smart phone, that did affect my excitement with the hobby quite negatively. Of course I did a ton of research before getting into this, but your video gave me the encouragement I didn't know I needed and it seems you've just made me excited again. I really appreciate this.

[@doriyancoleman]

Wow! That Nikon has had quite the journey. Now your grandfather’s artistic legacy, and the camera’s, get to continue through you as you build your own! Being restored by a legend in the community is just icing on the cake. People’s preferences inevitably come into their recommendations, but I’m glad you’re going to step up to the plate and go for it. Happy shooting! 🤜🤛

[@bridgetshawphotography]

After shooting with the 18-55 f/2.8 on my xt5 for the last month, I too am a firm lover of the 28mm focal length, great video! 🙌

[@doriyancoleman]

Glad to hear you’re having so much fun with your new kit! Thank you 😌

[@brianhinesley]

your channel is probably one of my favorites for street, you definitely should be bigger! i have been shooting for 16years+ and i know the things you are teaching people but you give such a great presentation and your work is quite wonderful so it brings me back time and time again! there are so many channels out there that talk a good game but don't actually produce any work of substance! keep killing it.

[@doriyancoleman]

Thanks Brian! Really appreciate the kind words. You take care! 🤝

[@eyeofalchemy]

Doriyan doing the things as usual🔥

[@doriyancoleman]

Much love fam 🙏🏾

[@JiiV3e]

28mm is very tempting, I was actually yesterday contemplating on starting to shoot more with that focal length.

[@doriyancoleman]

It truly feels like the dynamics of composition are more prominent

[@KirstenBayes]

Just terrific, lovely video. Here's to the amazing 28!

[@doriyancoleman]

Cheers! 🥂

[@redisred]

So good! I’ve been a 35 person for ages, but I’ve definitely been warming up to 28 in the last year since getting the xf18. I find myself surprised by how much I’m using it, getting along with it. Makes a great companion with a 50 (33) too. Love your work as always, I really appreciated how you broke down some of your compositions, that’s such gold.

[@doriyancoleman]

28 and 50 make a great combo! Thank you for the kind words 🙏🏾

[@Amateurprotographer]

Subscribing! Your videos are refreshing, sneaky humor and informative. Agree with a lot of your points here!

[@doriyancoleman]

Welcome to the community! 🤝

[@MichaelVincentMagic]

Fantastic Dorian - I love this focal length as much as you. My eyes sees the whole scene of my urban landscape. The 28mm is perfect for capturing that and getting in close for intimate details. I normally work with two X-T1 paired with the 18mm F2 and the other the 35mm 1.5. That’s a formidable set up for shooting in London. Great video, love your channel. Cheers Mike

[@doriyancoleman]

Thanks for the response Mike! Glad to hear that you’re enjoying yourself out in London. Take care 🙏🏾

[@tiffanymeeks8740]

I love these videos. The sharing of information is always something I’m looking for. I find that you share and offer suggestions of things one can try without selling me anything. Keep ‘em coming. The “finding my style” is something I struggle with. I’m not struggling with what or how I want to shoot… I think it’s more of figuring out how to put it into words.

[@doriyancoleman]

I’m glad you’re getting value out of them! Finding your style is an ongoing journey, and I promise it’ll come to you as time goes on 🙏🏾

[@tiffanymeeks8740]

@@doriyancoleman 💜

[@trevorbrooks813]

More food for thought, thanks. Shooting the streets back around the middle of last century (late 1960's, early 1970's) in London, my go to lens was the 28mm, and though I use a short zoom these days it's interesting how often it stops around 28mm. Thanks for posting.

[@doriyancoleman]

You’re welcome! Zooms have a funny way of showing you your preferred focal length. You take care!

[@Mindartcreativity]

Hahaha funny that you upload this video now that I have just bought a Ricoh GRIII a few days ago 😀 Perfect timing for me.

[@doriyancoleman]

Synchronicity 🙏🏾

[@treharris1677]

I use the X70 for travel and it's a little wide at 18mm (28mm equiv). But I found cropping it generally 1:1 for street/people and then going back to 16:9 for architectural/landscape works very well. With the 1:1 and people I do have to get in close but zone focusing 1.5-2m and f8 does the trick. I can generally snap away and get a usable picture and waist level with a tilt screen changes the aspect enough to make a very interesting pic.

[@thecaveofthedead]

28 is definitely in my top 3. I don't really like 35 or 50 and I'd rather get around with a wide but not super wide like a 28 and a short tele like a 75-135. I'm not really much of a candid street photographer but I love portraiture with a 28 and I love that you mentioned the qualities of this approach. Personality in place. A 28 is perfect. A tip for fellow APSC users who might want to try this. I love my ultra cheap ttartisan 17mm f1.4 as a 28(ish). It's pretty small. It's got that fast f1.4 for when you need it (which I do) although it's not the sharpest or most contrasty at that aperture - though that doesn't bother me. But for a lot of street, you're at f5.6 in APSC where it's sharp and contrasty, and you're zone focusing so the lack of autofocus is irrelevant on a wide lens.

[@doriyancoleman]

50, while I like it, I’d probably my least favorite too. Glad you found value in this video! Great tips too!

[@jethrojacinto2798]

I love 28mm for everyday use especially for street photography. That’s why I got an Elmarit 28 😂

[@doriyancoleman]

Respect! I’ll try one someday

[@chrismcpheepmp]

Awesome video and narration, Doriyan. I am considering purchasing the Nikon Z - 28mm lens. Thank for sharing your insights.

[@doriyancoleman]

Thank you for the kind words Chris 🤝🏾

[@richiehodges84]

lovely video again Doriyan, yep 28 is grEight

[@doriyancoleman]

Appreciate your continued support Richie 🙏🏾

[@50shadesofNV]

Solid!!! Well explained in the first few min, like your concise style. Curious to get your thoughts on 50 and 85 mm FFrame focal length use cases for streeet NOT obvious portraits

[@doriyancoleman]

Thanks! 50mm is coming soon 🤝

[@TheUrbandilema]

awesome video bro..actually now checked your video and realised i shot a street portrait on 28mm today...28mm is getting used to but i feel my next photo walk gonna be 28mm.i feel 80 or 85 mm does get anxious..usually 35 40 or 50...great vid n kudos my good man

[@doriyancoleman]

Thanks! 28mm’s versatility is way beyond what most people give it credit for. Take care!

[@nyomanambara7711]

i use 28mm for 7 years, started with ricoh gr, then fuji x70, perfect for street, documentation, and family. i tried 35mm and 50mm but always go back to 28mm. and Deerosa is right, 28mm is the king for street

[@doriyancoleman]

As the kids these days say, Dee Rosa is “him” 🔥

[@BartlebyTheEngineer]

I've been challenging myself to shoot solely on my Fuji 16mm 1.4 for one year. On the crop sensor that gives me a 24mm FOV. My question is: how different is that from 28mm really? I've been very much enjoying the challenge of working with such a wide angle lens. Love your videos!

[@doriyancoleman]

I've sat here and tried to articulate the difference, and I can't find the words 😅 you really just have to try them both out and feel it yourself! Also, thanks!

[@brianhinesley]

i am a True "50mm" shooter, but i have done quite a bit of shooting with true "35" and true "75", i am contemplating getting the 12mm 7artisians cinema lens which is a true "18" which i have never shot that wide before. Only time and money will tell.

[@doriyancoleman]

Best of luck in your focal length journey 🙏🏾

[@longrider9551]

right on kiddo 40 and 28 my 2 fav, I also encourage you to try the sigma 65 F2

[@doriyancoleman]

Longrider! I missed you man 😭

[@longrider9551]

@@doriyancoleman was taking a break from the my camera better than yours nonsense on this platform sometimes

[@garymorrow9324]

Torn between 16 mm and 23 mm fuji.....24 vs 35 equivalents. Time will tell. Great vid.

[@doriyancoleman]

I feel it! Personally, I go back and forth between the 23mm F2 and 18mm 1.4. Thanks!

[@anthonymahieu8392]

Hello Doriyan, Thank you and congrats for that nice video and for the beautiful photographs. 28mm is by far my prefered focal length as well. Which 28 do you use?

[@doriyancoleman]

Hello Anthony! I appreciate that. These were all made with the Fujifilm 18mm 1.4, probably the best lens I’ve ever used

[@anthonymahieu8392]

@@doriyancoleman Thank you for the answer. I only own the XF 18mm F2 but the 1.4 is a great lens! 👍

[@robertmangan6501]

Thank you

[@doriyancoleman]

Absolutely! Thinking about making/remaking my 35mm focal length video.

[@giriyoong]

Cool , one famous photographer once said ,he wants to change his style,he wants to include the whole lot behind the subject.😅

[@chrismcpheepmp]

Dope!

[@colinthecameraguy]

I have a Lumix GX9 and can never decide between the Leica 15mm (30mm eq) or the Olympus 17 (34mm eq) but then they’re both tiny so I usually take both (plus a 50mm eq) and then in May I bought a Fujifilm X-pro 3 and that’s paired with the WR 23mm . . . . Just to mess things up 😂

[@doriyancoleman]

I suppose that’s a good problem to have 😂

[@colinthecameraguy]

@@doriyancoleman #firstworldproblems

[@germancreatives88]

What do you think of viltrox 27 1.2?

[@doriyancoleman]

Haven’t used it! I’d definitely be open to trying it out though

[@ekofotoz8260]

ok now I'm gong to shoot with my 28mm.

[@doriyancoleman]

Enjoy yourself! 📸

[@bastian.michel]

Beautiful. Really liked it. Also the fact to see more people of color doing videos like that. (Im white as sheet of paper 😂😂)

[@johannesbasuki391]

Which one you love 35mm a month ago or 28mm a week later?

[@doriyancoleman]

It was an off week for me, your girl was loving me instead

[@__Mr.White__]

@@doriyancoleman I bet she did. 👍🏻😁

[@mex5341]

any lens/camera would be ok . cuz Street Photography is easy

[@doriyancoleman]

You really think so?

[@mex5341]

@@doriyancoleman yep . esp all of this content from youtubers

[@doriyancoleman]

@@mex5341 I see

[@stevenskinny47]

Nice! where can I see your photos?

[@doriyancoleman]

@@stevenskinny47 www.doriyancoleman.com