Wedding gears
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kwanhan
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well, i can predict that the bros here who shoot weddings for a living would prob reply... don't take up the shooting offer if your friend expects you to be the main photographer and you don't have any experience.
however if there are no expectations and no deliverables required, i say take the 18-270 and shoot for the experience (but be careful not to obstruct the pro photog for the night). the wide 18mm end would be useful.
kwanhan said:
Good advise .. But using 18mm would mean disturbing the main photographer, as the subject might look at your cam instead of the main .. I would suggust u concenrate on 35 or 50 mm range ..
How about getting 35 prime and use it on that night .. Guarentee u find the photo shiok ..
kwanhan said:
Tks for ur advise bro. There are no expectation from my friend as i have already told him I m not pro. Sad to say I think i m his only photographer but of coz it his big day I want to give him the best I can. As for the other bro mention tat use a 35mm or 50mm. These both lenses for wide angle?
kentwong81
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If there is no expectation, even can shoot with a small point&shoot camera or iPhone.
Well, I have encountered many stories that said their friends didn't expect anything at the beginning but in the end when showed them the photos, they started to complain here and there, because all of us want to look great on our big day right? Friendship is built for years but can be ruined by something in one day.
Well, I have encountered many stories that said their friends didn't expect anything at the beginning but in the end when showed them the photos, they started to complain here and there, because all of us want to look great on our big day right? Friendship is built for years but can be ruined by something in one day.
Shakespeare0905
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35mm and 50mm are not wide angle lens. I have the 50mm lens and is very difficult for me to take a group wedding table shots during my cousin wedding though i'm not the main photographer. I'm not sure for 35mm though but i like the bokeh my 50mm lens produce compared to my Tamron 15-50.
Keep it simple and light; I'd suggest the 28-80.
Why?
My primary reason for this is my immediate thought that a lens with a range of 18-270 cannot possibly deliver anything like the quality of images that a lens with a significantly shorter zoom range is capable of.
Other reason(s);
28-80 is more than adequate for all that you need.
Best
George
Why?
My primary reason for this is my immediate thought that a lens with a range of 18-270 cannot possibly deliver anything like the quality of images that a lens with a significantly shorter zoom range is capable of.
Other reason(s);
28-80 is more than adequate for all that you need.
Best
George
chanjyj
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When I shoot weddings (I hardly shoot them nowadays, helming my corporate division instead) I tend to use UWA or telephotos, with a f/1.4 lens thrown in for low light situations.
I tend to favor extreme ends of the spectrum and the different perspectives the allow me to show, rather than a "normal" mid-range zoom.
That said, if all you have are those lenses, make sure you bring a flash along. Hotels are getting darker and darker nowadays. The last wedding I shot, it was 1/60s @ f/1.4, ISO 1600!
I tend to favor extreme ends of the spectrum and the different perspectives the allow me to show, rather than a "normal" mid-range zoom.
That said, if all you have are those lenses, make sure you bring a flash along. Hotels are getting darker and darker nowadays. The last wedding I shot, it was 1/60s @ f/1.4, ISO 1600!
surrephoto
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As many bros have pointed out, 35 f1.4 is probably the most useful lens you have at the moment.
The frequency I am using wide-angles at a wedding has become less since acquiring thew 35 f1.4. It's very useful since it helps to bridge the wide-angle and 50-ish range.
Do you need a wide-angle? Well you should have one in your bag since you never know when you'd be stuck in a corner without space (think gate-crash). When i was poor I used a 20 mm f2.8 af-d on a D700 and it did wonders.
When a portrait lens is demanded, either the 50 f1.4 or 85 f1.4 comes into consideration. Some don't consider 50 f1.4 their lens of choice and prefer the 85 f1.4, but at times 85 f1.4 has too little depth & you loose sense of background, rmb the couple pay lots for the beautiful location. Sometimes either the bride or groom is not in focus when the 85 mm is misused at f1.4. These are situations you may consider a 50 mm instead. Furthermore 50 mm gives you that precious 1/3 more of hand holdability.
Between a 70-200 mm and 85 mm, it depends on how much light you have to play with. If you are shooting and outdoor ROM with lots of light, 70-200 will be great. But for most hotels, you will have to stick to the 85 mm if you like to shoot flash-less.
The frequency I am using wide-angles at a wedding has become less since acquiring thew 35 f1.4. It's very useful since it helps to bridge the wide-angle and 50-ish range.
Do you need a wide-angle? Well you should have one in your bag since you never know when you'd be stuck in a corner without space (think gate-crash). When i was poor I used a 20 mm f2.8 af-d on a D700 and it did wonders.
When a portrait lens is demanded, either the 50 f1.4 or 85 f1.4 comes into consideration. Some don't consider 50 f1.4 their lens of choice and prefer the 85 f1.4, but at times 85 f1.4 has too little depth & you loose sense of background, rmb the couple pay lots for the beautiful location. Sometimes either the bride or groom is not in focus when the 85 mm is misused at f1.4. These are situations you may consider a 50 mm instead. Furthermore 50 mm gives you that precious 1/3 more of hand holdability.
Between a 70-200 mm and 85 mm, it depends on how much light you have to play with. If you are shooting and outdoor ROM with lots of light, 70-200 will be great. But for most hotels, you will have to stick to the 85 mm if you like to shoot flash-less.
chanjyj
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My staple is a 17-35mm and 80-200mm. 50mm to bridge the 2, and cover for low light (not often used though). Sometimes some esoteric lens gets thrown in the mix. Lots of wireless flashes and SU800 commanders (I like to diddle with light, even for a fast-paced wedding).
Recently used a 28-70mm to see if I can get used to a mid-range zoom. Not sure if it was a good idea.
Last wedding I covered (due to lack of manpower!) the load out was 28-70mm on D3, 80-200mm on D300 (yeah, on a DX body), 1 D40 for my PA (just in case) and another D40 for my Project Coordinator (she's the admin side, but I think it'll be good for her to get familiar with cameras nonetheless).
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I shot w 35mm on fx and 35mm on dx, 2 body setup using black rapid double strap .. sufficient for most of the time .. as for tele .. i stick to 50mm or 85mm prime on fx .. thats all i use.
Was using zoom len in the past, but the weight is killing me, so i go for prime .. hanging 2 cam using black rapid is a lot comfortable than using fx with big zoom and flash .. at least my wrist dun feel so sore after 2 days of continuous wedding shot.
Was using zoom len in the past, but the weight is killing me, so i go for prime .. hanging 2 cam using black rapid is a lot comfortable than using fx with big zoom and flash .. at least my wrist dun feel so sore after 2 days of continuous wedding shot.
Thanks guys for all the replies.
For now, I am gonna stick with my 35 + 85, will add a 2nd D700 soon
A question to those who carries to cameras to weddings, how do you carry your gear? I am thinking of getting a blackrapid DR-2, but somehow I feel like the cameras might swing a lot.
Another consideration is that getting a blackrapid sport-2, but that can only take one camera. If I am using 2 cameras, what strap should I use to carry the other one? Any advice?
For now, I am gonna stick with my 35 + 85, will add a 2nd D700 soon
A question to those who carries to cameras to weddings, how do you carry your gear? I am thinking of getting a blackrapid DR-2, but somehow I feel like the cameras might swing a lot.
Another consideration is that getting a blackrapid sport-2, but that can only take one camera. If I am using 2 cameras, what strap should I use to carry the other one? Any advice?
I still prefer the 24mm and 85mm.
As for carrying, for day I like to use shoulder bag. For wedding dinner I bring my backpack.
As for carrying, for day I like to use shoulder bag. For wedding dinner I bring my backpack.
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