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Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4.0D

07/13/2005 03:35:08 PM · #1

i'll be covering my first wedding (backup) in a couple of weeks and dont know what lens should i be using most of the time. i know that there should be wide angle shots and close ups. here's my limited system. so what do you think should i bring during the event?

Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
Sigma 24-70 f/3.5-5.6 HF
Sigma 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 DC
Sigma 70-300 f/4-5.6 DL II Super Macro

thanks in advance for the advise!

Nikolai1024

Nikon D300

07/13/2005 03:37:41 PM · #2

24-70

I would get 24-120 VR

Nick

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

07/13/2005 03:38:50 PM · #3

thanks nick.

but i dont think i have a budget for that...for now :)

mrorange002

Canon EOS-5D

07/13/2005 03:52:34 PM · #4

Sigma 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 DC
Sigma 70-300 f/4-5.6 DL II Super Macro

My most used lenses for weddings is a 70-200, followed by a 16-35

Lensbaby 1.0 (The Original)

07/13/2005 04:00:44 PM · #5

thanks ericlimon

you got some nice wedding photos there.

i guess you're use a VR lens?

thanks for the advise again

alanbataar

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

07/13/2005 06:23:03 PM · #6

I did a wedding recently, and I found the 70-200 a bit long except during the ceremony, when it was perfect for getting gestures and expressions. It was a small place, tho. I'm shooting another wedding this fall -- than heaven this isn't my day job -- and will probably buy a 28 prime for the indoor reception work.

I'm thinking of renting another body for the event.

And, BTW, Ericlimon -- hit your site, and that clinched it: I suck. :)

liv4him330

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

07/13/2005 06:44:26 PM · #7

Would you be able to afford to rent a lensefor the event?

Spork99

OM System OM-1

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

07/13/2005 08:02:33 PM · #8

Tamron 28-75 XR Di f2.8

jmoore

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

07/13/2005 08:24:23 PM · #9

I use my 28-70mm 80% of the wedding and my 70-200mm the rest. I also bring a fisheye to add a little drama to the coverage. You really should bring all of them, but your 24-70mm will probably be your best bet if you only want to bring one.