How to photograph the Milky Way in 12 steps

[CURRYD]

An online tutorial on how to photography the Milky Way. Step by step guide including: equipment, techniques etc.

http://www.lightstalking.com/how-to-photograph-the-milky-way

[haysey70]

Cool. I'd love to give this a try? The article says an f2.8 lens and faster the better. Should I be using say an f1.2 lens?

[CURRYD]

Yes it will help gather even more light. However the corners at wide open won't be as sharp.