PARIS THROUGH A LENS

Ryad Guelmaoui法国

Hi my name is Ryad. I’m photographer, film maker and art director based in Paris.

I work with well known brands like Coca Cola, DS, Opel, Eastpak, Mariott Hotels etc in different capacities including video production, editing, commercial photography and digital campaigns. Since 2017, I’ve been a Samyang brand ambassador and in this post, I want to share my story - the story of the city I live in : PARIS THROUGH A LENS.

LENSES: AF 14mm F2.8 FE · CAMERA: SONY · DIAPHRAGM: F2.8 · SPEED: 4 sec · ISO: 160 · EXPOSURE: Multi-Segment

LENSES: AF 14mm F2.8 FE · CAMERA: SONY · DIAPHRAGM: F2.8 · SPEED: 1/125 sec · ISO: 200 · EXPOSURE: Multi-Segment

Something I always love to do in Paris is to walk around with my camera by my side,

because even when I feel I know the city like the back of my hand, each time I go for a walk I discover a new thing, new streets, and new buildings.

LENSES: AF 14mm F2.8 FE · CAMERA: SONY · DIAPHRAGM: F2.8 · SPEED: 1/125 sec · ISO: 200 · EXPOSURE: Multi-Segment

LENSES: AF 14mm F2.8 FE · CAMERA: SONY · DIAPHRAGM: F2.8 · SPEED: 1/125 sec · ISO: 250 · EXPOSURE: Multi-Segment

Why the Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 FE?

First of all, as I said above, since the switch, I have been looking for something lightweight with high performance to make my travel better and lighter. The 14mm was the perfect choice for me, because it’s a fast lens (F2.8) perfect for lowlight shots. The focal length is huge and I like showing that perspective in my style of photographs. I also like it because it has AF and that’ makes street photography more efficient by capturing the moment quickly.

LENSES: AF 14mm F2.8 FE · CAMERA: SONY · DIAPHRAGM: F2.8 · SPEED: 1/60 sec · ISO: 1250 · EXPOSURE: Multi-Segment

LENSES: AF 14mm F2.8 FE · CAMERA: SONY · DIAPHRAGM: F2.8 · SPEED: 20 sec · ISO: 100 · EXPOSURE: Multi-Segment

LENSES: AF 14mm F2.8 FE · CAMERA: SONY · DIAPHRAGM: F2.8 · SPEED: 1/125 sec · ISO: 1000 · EXPOSURE: Multi-Segment

LENSES: AF 14mm F2.8 FE · CAMERA: SONY · DIAPHRAGM: F2.8 · SPEED: 1/320 sec · ISO: 100 · EXPOSURE: Multi-Segment

I also use the 14mm for taking some portraits, to show the models + background in an original way

LENSES: AF 85mm F2.8 FE · CAMERA: SONY · DIAPHRAGM: F2.8 · SPEED: 1/125 sec · ISO: 100 · EXPOSURE: Multi-Segment

LENSES: AF 14mm F2.8 FE · CAMERA: SONY · DIAPHRAGM: F2.8 · SPEED: 1/100 sec · ISO: 1000 · EXPOSURE: Multi-Segment

LENSES: AF 14mm F2.8 FE · CAMERA: SONY · DIAPHRAGM: F2.8 · SPEED: 1/30 sec · ISO: 2000 · EXPOSURE: Multi-Segment

What I love about this lens is it has sharpness and low distortion.

Even if I’m on a 42mp sensor, the result is quite sharp. I also used it in extreme conditions (I don’t know if it’s weather sealed or not) but it’s still working very well.

LENSES: AF 85mm F2.8 FE · CAMERA: SONY · DIAPHRAGM: F2.8 · SPEED: 1/25 sec · ISO: 250 · EXPOSURE: Multi-Segment

LENSES: AF 14mm F2.8 FE · CAMERA: SONY · DIAPHRAGM: F2.8 · SPEED: 1/40 sec · ISO: 1600 · EXPOSURE: Multi-Segment

LENSES: AF 14mm F2.8 FE · CAMERA: SONY · DIAPHRAGM: F2.8 · SPEED: 1/125 sec · ISO: 100 · EXPOSURE: Multi-Segment

LENSES: AF 14mm F2.8 FE · CAMERA: SONY · DIAPHRAGM: F2.8 · SPEED: 1/8 sec · ISO: 3200 · EXPOSURE: Multi-Segment

LENSES: AF 14mm F2.8 FE · CAMERA: SONY · DIAPHRAGM: F2.8 · SPEED: 1/320 sec · ISO: 100 · EXPOSURE: Multi-Segment

LENSES: AF 14mm F2.8 FE · CAMERA: SONY · DIAPHRAGM: F2.8 · SPEED: 15 sec · ISO: 80 · EXPOSURE: Multi-Segment

After months of using that lens, it has become one of my most used lenses for my urban/architecture/city pictures. I always have it in my backpack because it gives me another perspective.

LENSES: AF 14mm F2.8 FE · CAMERA: SONY · DIAPHRAGM: F2.8 · SPEED: 1/250 sec · ISO: 320 · EXPOSURE: Multi-Segment

LENSES: AF 14mm F2.8 FE · CAMERA: SONY · DIAPHRAGM: F2.8 · SPEED: 1/100 sec · ISO: 125 · EXPOSURE: Multi-Segment

Ryad Guelmaoui

ryadguelmaoui.com

@ryadoug