Some advice for lenses for first time Canon shooter for a wedding

[bananaman]

Howdy Guys,

My wife has volunteered herself to take photos for her brother's wedding, My wife is a Nikon shooter, and she is satisfied with her equipment,but she wants me to be the second shooter. I have a 5D Mk II with two lenses; the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM and the EF 50mm f/1.8 II. The church we are shooting at is quite dark, so I am tempted to make an investment on the 24-105 f/4 L, but I figured I ask you guys for just some general advice for lens choice for this wedding. The church is somewhat small, but has very poor lighting, and the wedding will take place during the noontime.

Thank you!

[ebiggs1]

Well salespeople are there to sell. Mirrorless vs mirrored is anot the difference maker. Either one can do a wedding,  as I said not my choice but workable. If you were to say she was going to use them to start a wedding photography business that's a different story. People use their iPhones to do a wedding for pete's sake.

[marmalade]

I agree about the 24-70/2.8 - you'll be very happy with those images. 

But I disagree that the 50/1.8 is useless for you in this situation. I've shot weddings with the 50/1.2L on my 2nd body and love the softness. The 1.8 is nifty fifty and I don't think it's useless for images where you want shallow DOF and you're positioned at a reasonable distance to make it happen. I also suppose it probably depends on your style of shooting in general…but I wouldn't rule out use of that 50mm especially given that you're shooting in a dark space.

But definitely consider the add on 24-70/2.8 if budget allows. It's a terrific and versatile lens that has served me very well over the majority of my career. Including the few weddings I have captured.

[ebiggs1]

"But I disagree that the 50/1.8 is useless for you in this situation."

Like I said, "People use their iPhones to do a wedding for pete's sake." You need to do what you think is best.