| Author | Thread |
|
|
08/12/2004 11:44:04 PM · #1 |
| I am getting into wedding photography. I currently own 50mm f/1.8, 18mm-55mm f/3.5, 55-200mm f/4.5. I am going to the camera store tomorrow and looking to purchase a lens that will do the job! Any advice on which lens I should get? I use a 300D. |
|
|
|
08/13/2004 12:25:45 AM · #2 |
Tamron AF 2.8 28-75mm LD XR Aspherical SP (about $370)
I personally haven't used it, but it's a fast and very sharp lens with an excellent reputation and a good zoom range for weddings. Have a look at the ratings.
There a forum thread on this lens as well.
Message edited by author 2004-08-13 00:27:07. |
|
|
|
08/13/2004 12:35:42 AM · #3 |
Originally posted by toddnicholsphotography:
I am getting into wedding photography. I currently own 50mm f/1.8, 18mm-55mm f/3.5, 55-200mm f/4.5. I am going to the camera store tomorrow and looking to purchase a lens that will do the job! Any advice on which lens I should get? I use a 300D. |
Lots of wedding photogs swear by the 24-70 f2.8L and the 70-200 f2.8 IS, but they are about $1100 and $1500 respectively. Kinda pricey especially if you are just getting started with weddings.
You have most of the necessary focal lengths covered, maybe you should get some other items. You didn't say what you have for a flash (aside from the little POS pop-up). I'd recommend a good flash unit, either the 550EX or the Sigma. If you want to shoot formal group shots, your might want to pick up something with a lot more lighting power, like a set of Alien Bees or similar strobe setup. Also you should get a flash bracket for the 550EX, which means you will need the off-camera cord.
A spare camera body is another necessity. What will you tell the bride on her special day if your camera craps out, gets dropped or is otherwise rendered useless. I can pretty much guarantee she will be pissed off if you have to shoot the event with the disposable cameras she bought for the reception. Even a film body would be a viable option if you can't afford another DSLR.
If you really want to buy some glass, and can't quite drop the coin for one of the L lenses, how about a fast prime or two. You don't mention your budget, but I would suggest the 85 f1.8 for ~$330 and maybe a wider lens like the 35mm f2 for ~$230, a 28mm (I suggest the f1.8, since is has USM and is faster ~$400, but there is a cheaper non-USM f2.8 ~$170 as well) or a 24mm (the f2.8 is ~$290) There is also a 24mm f1.4L, but it's ~$1200 If you are going to spend that much, buy the 24-70 f2.8L
You can also look at the Sigma 24-70 f2.8, it's less than half the cost of the Canon, but some say it does not perform as well.
Have fun shopping and shooting!
|
|
|
|
08/13/2004 12:43:23 AM · #4 |
Just for shits and grins...I shoot about 15 weddings a year wit a 10d, and I have 2 sigma lenses. A 70-200 2.8 and the 24-70 2.8 and I love em both! I actually have owned canon versions of both, and sold them and bought a small set of travellites?? I am a canon fiend, but the sigma lenses are awesome and the quality is even, but the focus may be a split second slower. Nuttin that you'll notice unless you have used both.
|
|
|
|
08/13/2004 12:44:34 AM · #5 |
P.S You DO need a backup camera!
I have never used mine, but you DO need a safety net!
|
|
|
|
08/13/2004 09:34:27 AM · #6 |
Agree with all the above posts - the 24-70 f/2.8L and 70-200 f/2.8L IS are the dynamic duo. But more importantly, get that second body as backup! :D
:)atwl
|
|
|
|
08/13/2004 07:09:47 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by toddnicholsphotography:
I am getting into wedding photography. I currently own 50mm f/1.8, 18mm-55mm f/3.5, 55-200mm f/4.5. I am going to the camera store tomorrow and looking to purchase a lens that will do the job! Any advice on which lens I should get? I use a 300D. |
First let me state that I do not shoot weddings. My response is simply a review of the above posts.
Todd.....you mention that you have an 18-55 and a 55-200. Plus a 50mm f/1.8 The replys suggest 24-70's and 70-200's. You already have this range covered plus benifit from a wider wide end of 18 vs 24. The 3.5 vs a 2.8 maximum aperture is IMO incidental as you will likely be shooting f/5.6 anyway. For specific shots requiring speed you have the 50mm.
I would not do anything with lenses at the moment. A good flash unit, then a solid tripod, then a back up body.....in that order. The great benefit of having a second body (besides the "back up" factor) is you can have 2 lenses mounted and "READY" for the next shot. This is only good if you first have light (ie Flash) and support (ie tri-pod).
best of luck. |
|
Home -
Challenges -
Community -
League -
Photos -
Cameras -
Lenses -
Learn -
Help -
Terms of Use -
Privacy -
Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2025 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Current Server Time: 08/04/2025 07:56:32 AM EDT.
