topic Re: Wedding Lenses in EF & RF Lenses

Wedding Lenses

arnold7d — Sun, 30 Jun 2013 17:47:43 GMT

What type of lens is best for close range shots at a wedding? I use a 70-200mm f/2.8 USM IS II for long range shots. My kit lens makes for "undesirable" quality shots.

Re: Wedding Lenses

hsbn — Sun, 30 Jun 2013 19:11:41 GMT

I use the 24-70 on Full frames 80% of all the weddings. I find zoom lens is more convenience. But most people out there root for the prime.

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cicopo — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 02:32:38 GMT

I don't shoot weddings (unless it's a family member) but I do know that the 16-35 F2.8 is another popular lens for up close work.

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ebiggs1 — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 16:40:54 GMT

I do a lot of weddings and the 24-105mm f4 is on my 1D Mk III 90% of the time. It is a great all around lens and can be had at a very attractive price. I find the 24-70mm not long enough but if I need extra wide shots, I prefer the 17-40mm f4.

Re: Wedding Lenses

Skirball — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 19:41:43 GMT

@cicopo wrote:
I don't shoot weddings (unless it's a family member) but I do know that the 16-35 F2.8 is another popular lens for up close work.

Yikes. I can't image there are too many brides that are flattered with how they look in UWA.

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hsbn — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 21:33:35 GMT

Depend on how you frame, it can be quite fascinating with UWA.

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cicopo — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 01:12:24 GMT

@cicopo wrote:
I don't shoot weddings (unless it's a family member) but I do know that the 16-35 F2.8 is another popular lens for up close work.

Yikes. I can't image there are too many brides that are flattered with how they look in UWA.

Depends on which body you use whether it's a UWA, and the pro who shot my daughter's wedding in Kauai used one heavily on a 1.3 body with very good results.

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ebiggs1 — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 11:36:31 GMT

"... used one heavily on a 1.3 body with very good results."

This is common with wedding photographers as I mentioned my 17-40mm f4.

The three lens I use are the 17-40mm f4, 24-105mm f4 and the 70-200mm f2.8. But the 70-200 usually sits on my 5D Mk II.

Of course it depends on the church, too. I have run into some priests that won't allow very close proximity to the altar and I am forced to shoot the ceremony with my 100-400mm from the back of the church. It takes all kinds!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Wedding Lenses

Skirball — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 15:31:09 GMT

@cicopo wrote:

Depends on which body you use whether it's a UWA, and the pro who shot my daughter's wedding in Kauai used one heavily on a 1.3 body with very good results.

Yes, you're right, if you're using a 16-35 with a crop then obviously you won't get all the distortion.

Don't get me wrong, I love UWA, and the images they can create with subjects on the edges. But usually it's not too flattering on human features.

Re: Wedding Lenses

PLee — Wed, 03 Jul 2013 00:00:36 GMT

24-70mm f/2.8L USM II would be the best pairing for what you have already. If you are using a crop body and need something wider, then there are other options.

Re: Wedding Lenses

scottgoh — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 06:25:56 GMT

Here's a few option that i am using

wide angle

24LII

24-70L

35L

mid to tele range

85LII

100L (macro)

70-200LII

in this wedding industry, backup of focal length or equ is a must. backup of camera bodies as well.

cheers,

Scott

Re: Wedding Lenses

fasteddiehawaii — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 07:43:08 GMT

For many years, all I have had to use is the 24-105 F4.0 L lens. it is sharp; quick focusing; and you are ready for everything from the head table to close ups at the cake and champagne shots. from hawaii traveling to other states this is all I carry besides a power pack for the flash and everything is great-many happy clients.