It’s very important to make sure your shot is level, and you use the proven framing techniques, and that the rest of the shot enhances the main subject matter, in the case of an Aurora maybe it’s reflections on water, interesting foreground subject matter or some lovely rolling hills. A good Aurora is not good enough by itself (yes there are exceptions to the rule), a good shot draws you in on many layers, first it may be the Aurora, but then your eyes start to wander as you look at the other subject matter and composition. A good shot takes research, framing and most importantly good subject matter. A good shot does not happen when you drive into a carpark and proceed to setup your camera next to your car. So, what am I waffling on about? Imagination, creativity, beauty and effort. The result? Well we have all seen them, the countless shots from decks and backyards.
To be honest the Aurora Australis is not all that hard to shoot, you join a Facebook page, find out when the actions happening and the weather is clear, then go out and setup your camera pointing south with the settings everyone is willing to freely give you. What is it about some scenes that make a photograph popular? The other night I was out shooting an Aurora with a friend of mine, and we were discussing what can make or break a shot. *Normally deeper space work or stitching involved requiring motorised mounts. Lenses with a ‘B’ have a bulbous front element and standard 4×6 filters will not fit. If you are looking for a lens for your camera this list would be a good starting point. I am only focusing on Canon and Nikon, however brand like Samyang are universal, and can be purchased with mounts for Sony and others. I have structured the list based on the angle of view and the type of body it will be used on either a full frame or crop. Of course there are many factors to consider when purchasing a lens so I have limited the list below to common lenses used and proven in the field. It seems I can’t go a day without seeing this question at least asked once on a Facebook page or in a forum, so I thought I’d create the go to ‘list’ for lenses that are best suited for shooting the night sky and Aurora’s.
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