Photographing Rachel Maddow - Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master Lens
A few weekends ago, I had the absolute pleasure to shoot tv show host and commentator Rachel Maddow on her book tour here in Tulsa. Having an opportunity like this meant that I would get access to photograph her backstage in the green room as well as on the main stage. Being indoors, in somewhat lit conditions, meant that I needed a lens that could zoom to cover a full range of focal lengths of group shots and isolated portraits - a prime lens would not cut it here (unless I had a second body to use with a different lens).
My choice for this event was a recent lens purchase, the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master lens. Not only does the 24-70mm focal length cover a wide range of potential shots, such as crowd shots or group photos, but having an f/2.8 aperture means that it’s fast enough to work in low-light where I can turn up the shutter without having to raise my ISO levels as high.
Everything about this lens screams well built and professional. Heavy weight, a lock switch, and programable button on the side that you can use for EyeAF. An 82mm filter thread is a good sign of all the glass that’s inside the lens.
Here are some example shots of what I was able to capture with that lens, shot with the Sony a7 III.
