Is Street Photography with a 70-200mm Lens IMPOSSIBLE?!

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Street Photography with 70-200mm f/2.8 lens. Taking better street photography with a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens. Street Photography tips.
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41 Comments
  1. Pierre T. Lambert says

    Damn my forearm hurts after shooting the whole day with that lens!! Who wants or has one?!
    Have an amazing weekend fam/squad/tribe! We need to find a cool name for our kickass tribe! Any suggestions?!
    ❤️Come say Hi on Instagram! https://instagram.com/pierretlambert

  2. Matthew Kasinec says

    "I'm going to come back with a friend and better light" There was another photographer right behind you at 4:27!!!!

  3. Near Media says

    Miss my 70-200 f4. The compression and bokeh was incredible.

  4. i've gone travelling with full frame dslr. Next time, would be with a small canon or a small fujifilm

  5. CurbSideManor says

    I don't care what lens is on my camera when I go out shooting. My 70-200 mm F 2.8 is a should strap-pack away. I try to start off with a 50 mm or 24-105 mm, because I know once the 70-200 mm goes on… that's a wrap. Will not be changing anymore for that day. The funny thing is that when I have it on my 7D Mark ii, and battery-grip, the weight is so well balanced that I can carry it all day without any problem. And knowing the look on the face of anyone whom tries to grab it and see that weight take them to ground. Just enough time for me to pounce!

  6. WynPhotos says

    Great tips 👍🏻👍🏻

  7. Rene Staempfli says

    I must try this with my 70-200 and 100-400mm on the A9. Thanks for the inspiration.

  8. Bill Zidis says

    Not with the 70-200 or 50-140 but with a 100,135 prime is possible without scaring people around you

  9. jeyel cruz says

    This lens is very cool or i mean the focal length i love that focal length need more money to keep to buy 70-200mm f2.8 but useful lens more tips how to use that focal length 🤔😁

  10. PlayThePIXELS says

    I bought the 100-400 which is a little lighter, though, you need the battery grip to handle it better , without it is quite difficult.

  11. Olivia Thomson says

    I have actually just ordered the equivalent lens for Panasonic, the Lumix 35-100 f/2.8 and I can't wait for it to arrive. I'm going to Toronto at the end of this month and I'm beyond excited for the adventure. I already have the 12-35 f/2.8 which is what I use for street photography 95% of the time atm, so it'll be interesting to see what I can do with the 35-100. Again, great video Pierre!! I always love your videos 🙂 have a lovely week

  12. specialized41 says

    Pierre what is the first Street on this video you said you love it? Thanks!!
    Beautiful video, please more photo samples next time.
    Amazing place for photos.

  13. Jim Coan says

    I have that lens and use a vest mount to carry and use it, very comfy and secure,! if you wear a large jacket you can just zip it up and no one is any the wiser, the lens is quite compact if you can use it without the ridiculous hood. I'm working on a pop out/ pop on silicon version to see if it makes life easier.

  14. Eva PM says

    Very nice, Pierre. As always!

  15. Shinken Red says

    Zooms are for cowards.

  16. saiful adli says

    pierre ..did you post process your picture or it comes from SOOC..? btw greats picture..😍

  17. Mr. H says

    Cmon people, being a bit embarrassed and sore from the weight only last the day. Your art will last a lifetime + you will appreciate your photos more because of all the effort you put in to get that right shot 🙂

  18. Zack Choy says

    Gotta tape it black !

  19. Wilfrido Enríquez says

    Street photography ?, I see urban landscape, review the concepts. !!!!

  20. Rexjack Rex says

    I have one, the f4 ver.~

  21. Emanuel Schimpfössl says

    Next, the 150-600mm?😅

  22. Mark Riches says

    Hi Pierre I can do all you have done in a much smaller package . A Pentax q7 and a number 6 lens

  23. djeepke says

    i would love to come once with you ur videos and ur shots are amazing

  24. Marko Kamberi says

    The fact that you are shooting sony makes it eaven more imposible to shoot street…😝

  25. T100boy says

    I love my 70-200 the compression is awesome.
    Thanks again for another great video 👏👏👏👏👏

  26. Dwight Jones says

    With Micro Four Thirds, you could have the same field of view in a stealthy lens that weighs 135 grams and costs less that $400. Faster lenses are a bit larger, but still a lot more practical than full frame.

  27. YoungKing PDK says

    Is that the parking lot that the dark knight was filmed in??? Lmao looks eerily similar

  28. Mahmood R Thomas says

    I love shooting street with a zoom mine is 18 to 200mm I love the distance it allows me and still gives the closeness I need. Great video 70 to 200mm nikon I will check out.

  29. Joon Hao Tham says

    Love your video!! Great shots and ideas!

  30. Who thought it was impossible? I recently did street photography with 750mm (a 500mm lens on DX for the 750mm crop focal length.)

  31. Joel Doxtator says

    You haven't lived until you street shoot with a 600mm f/4.

  32. mike burns says

    I bought the Canon 70-200 f4l about 5 months ago. Before that I used mostly wide angle to 50mm. There’s definitely a learning curve. I wasn’t getting many good shots at first. But now I’m so happy I bought it, it’s my favorite lens.

  33. Pickles Sour says

    Saw title instant thought was creeper lens on the streets.

  34. Ian Laurenson says

    I am very suprised someone did not take it off you and push it up your ass

  35. Omar Jasso says

    Chicago is a great city for photography. 📸

  36. Game Over says

    After a few weeks of trying streetphotography I start thinking that you have to live somewhere, where people are on the streets…

  37. kai brand says

    I have the latest 70-200 from canon and the previous version (f/2.8) and it’s the best lens a photographer can have for all situations, me i have muscles so the weight doesn’t bother me..

  38. Jérôme Jheelan Photography says

    Remember by the end of the day you will be sore 😅😂😂

  39. Johannes Sachsse says

    waw you're having great fun!

  40. Alpha_Red_Panda says

    I get very anxious how he just swings that camera around… Did he earned that camera? Or is his family financially good? I bought my camera with hard work…I practically hug my camera lol… Gotta keep my baby safe

  41. Amazing shots! I love that lens.😍

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