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01/09/2005 12:41:44 PM · #1 |
| Ok I need some advice before I make a big investment! I will be shooting weddings this upcoming 2005 season and I am struggling with what lens I should purchase. I currently have a Canon 24-70mm 2.8L and it is my work horse. I would like to be able to take closer shots of the cermony so I am considering in purchasing a 70-200/2.8 IS lens or purchase the Canon 200mm Telephoto 2.8 L. I am confused about what I should do! There is a major cost difference. Does anyone have any advice on what I should do? |
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01/09/2005 12:43:46 PM · #2 |
70-200mm f/2.8L IS, no question. Amazingly sharp zoom and amazing bokeh! Plus more flexible than a fixed 200mm.
Message edited by author 2005-01-09 12:44:18.
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01/09/2005 01:57:30 PM · #3 |
That lens (70-200/2.8 IS L) is overkill for shooting weddings, way overkill. Weddings are neither low-light nor fast-action situations. Consider the 85/1.8 U, or the 135/1.8 LU if sharpness is a top concern; or consider the 28-135/3.5-5.6 IS U, or the 28-200/3.5-5.6 U, if you want the flexibility of a zoom. I assume you have already invested in lighting beyond your Rebel's on board flash; if not look into a 550 or 580, a power supply and a good bracket with the money saved on the lens purchase. Canon rebates are in effect thru 1/31.
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01/09/2005 01:59:25 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by coolhar:
...Weddings are neither low-light nor fast-action situations. ... |
Uh, no. Dark wedding chapel or churches, dark reception halls, dark dance floor...
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01/09/2005 02:07:39 PM · #5 |
I expect you're thinking about shots during the ceremony in ambient light, where you will need the 200mm focal length and the speed, but also need the flexibility to back out a bit without changing lenses or your vantage point.
I would agree that the 70-200 2.8 IS is a fantastic tool for this purpose. The IS will be a benefit in these situations, since subject motion is less a factor than camera shake (esp. @ 200mm). I don't shoot weddings, but have shot a couple church ceremonies in natural light with the 70-200, and it does give wonderful results.
An 85/1.8 or 135/2 as suggested by coolhar would also be great tools, if you know you can work within the bounds of a particular focal length. The slower zooms have no place in this situation; f/2.8 is the minimum aperture that provides good results.
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01/09/2005 02:47:03 PM · #6 |
Are there wedding photographers who shoot without using flash?
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01/09/2005 03:30:19 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by coolhar:
Are there wedding photographers who shoot without using flash? |
Yes! Different look. The photos look a lot better with ambient light.
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