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07/09/2008 02:51:56 PM · #1 |
Hi There,
I am a newbee with a Canon 30D and minimal equipment (listed below).
If you could have 2-lenses of your choice for weddings, what would they be and why? I'm specifically concerned about low light issues (churches/outdoor evening) and that I want images sharp as I possibly can get them, particularly in close shots (i.e. rings, hands together). Also, some creative shots are desired (using a fisheye?).
Canon 28-80mm f3.5-5.6
Canon 80-200mm f4.5-5.6
Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6
Canon 50mm f1.8
Speedlite 430EX
If any of the lenses I currently own are usable would you also please let me know?
Thank you so much for your help.
Heather |
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07/09/2008 02:59:20 PM · #2 |
I'm no pro as others on this site are but I would suggest the 70-200L f/2.8 IS as one. I have used this along with my 16-35L f2.8 for wedding work and they do well toghether but lack a bit in the middle. I have the 50 1.4 to fill in the middle but will have to step up and buy the 24-70L 2.8 if I continue getting weddings.
As for your lenses, you can use your 50 1.8 for wedding work.I know a pro who I consider one of the better wedding photogs in the area who uses that lens for wedding work. The rest of your lenses are probably going to be to slow for wedding work.
Message edited by author 2008-07-09 15:00:05. |
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07/09/2008 03:01:36 PM · #3 |
how much money are you looking to spend? ... you're going to need a bunch.
canon 17-55mm 2.8 IS
canon 85mm 1.8
Speedlite 580EX II
omnibounce
(keep the 50 and 430ex for back-up ... sell the rest)
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07/09/2008 03:06:27 PM · #4 |
Your 50mm is the only one suitable for an indoor wedding IMO. The rest are neither sharp nor fast enough. If I could pick any two, they would be the 17-55 f/2.8 IS and 70-200 f/2.8 IS (both quite expensive) for their speed and sharpness. Budget options are much more limited- mostly medium range zooms or prime lenses without image stabilization (the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 and 17-50 f/2.8 are both good choices). For close shots and portraits, I'd go with a Canon 85mm f/1.8 or 50mm f/1.4.
I prefer available light shooting, but one way to partly overcome low light issues would be with a Gary Fong lightsphere or other diffuser on your flash. |
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07/09/2008 06:41:01 PM · #5 |
You need speed for low light and focus, and you need good (fast) focus. So you'll want 2.8 or better lenses, and zooms typically give you more versatility than primes, and you'll be better off with USM lenses (speed of focus). L lenses are the best but not critical for weddings.
Canon's 17-55 2.8 IS, 70-200 2.8 IS - yeah, IS isn't cheap but you'll use it especially on the 70-200 lens. You'll need a backup body as well - things fail and at the worst possible moment. You'll want the 580 flash and you can keep the 430 for backup or stobist type endeavors.
You rarely need a macro for wedding work but the 100 2.8 is the way to go.
If you want to consider primes... 28 1.8, 50 1.4 (or 1.2), 85 1.8, 100 2.8. Longer primes get costly. You'll spend a lot more time swapping lenses.
A 'fun' and very useful lens is the 10-22. The 15mm fisheye isn't very fishy on a 1.6 crop body.
Their partly lenses are a tad cheaper but you'll give up IS and some focus speed and resale value won't be as good. Also consider used lenses to save some bucks.
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