What is Your Favorite Lens for Northern Lights Photography?

[DonSmith]

I just returned from the Lofoten Islands, Norway and we had an incredible night of Northern Lights. I used my Sony a7RV + 12-24mm GM. Great combination! I also use the Sony 14mm f/1.8. What camera/lens combination do you use?

[brockgs]

While I can't answer your question, I do have an additional question of my own for those with experience:

Q: I suspect the intensity of the auroras on any given night will have a significant influence on settings, however what range of exposure time and ISO (exposure compensation?) would be an effective starting range to experiment within? I plan on trying a couple times in the next month before it stays too bright too long to be possible with my 1.2/50 and 1.2/24.

[DonSmith]

While I can't answer your question, I do have an additional question of my own for those with experience:

Q: I suspect the intensity of the auroras on any given night will have a significant influence on settings, however what range of exposure time and ISO (exposure compensation?) would be an effective starting range to experiment within? I plan on trying a couple times in the next month before it stays too bright too long to be possible with my 1.2/50 and 1.2/24.

It completely depends on the luminosity value of the Aurora - they differ. A good overall starting point would be ISO 1600 wide open aperture (if lens is sharp enough). The time again will differ.