Hi just wondering what's your favorite lens during a wedding shoot? :)

24-70
70-200

nikkor 24-85 f2.8-4 w a little macro
80-200D ED f2.8 nikkor (my fav:) )

Hi just wondering what's your favorite lens during a wedding shoot? :)
hi guys..well my favorite all around lens is a 24-300mm 3.5-5.6 IS L lens. its a very good all around lens which has the near and far virtues. candids with this lens is really a smash.:Shock: :Shock: :Shock:

isn't it really heavy sir charlie?

mine 18-200 vr ... an all around handy lens...

.... 24-300mm 3.5-5.6 IS L lens.

Is there such a lens? I know of a 28-300 but not a 24 yet.. maybe I could get urs off you?

17-55
28 1.8

15-30 + 24-70 + 70-200

mine is the sigma 18-125mm.. one you get to learn the workaround for its focussing issues, it does the job well.. :)

used to enjoy using the 28-135 for wedding shoots... now i'm having fun using 50 f/1.8 , 70-200 4L, and the kit lens for the wide shots:Grin:... i may buy the sigma 17-70 f/2.8-4.5 to replace the kit lens pretty soon... will aim for the 24-70 and other fast canon lenses someday:)

17-35 and 105 Micro Nikkor VR
or
28-70 and 70-200 VR

24-70 f2.8
70-200 f2.8

Is there such a lens? I know of a 28-300 but not a 24 yet.. maybe I could get urs off you?

Yes you are right, 28-300L yan not 24.

film - sigma 28-104 (2.8-4) used 99% if not 100% of the time.

digital - sigma 18-125 (3.5-5.6), sigma 70-200 (2.8), sigma 24 (2.8).

:<)

Canon 24-85mm f3.5-4.5
Sigma 17-35mm f2.8-4
and zoom feet

=)

This is a real eye-opener for me. I thought wedding photographers usually use "PRO" lenses with constant f2.8 appertures. But based on the initial response MOST of the lenses used were variable apperture lenses...

Is this because almost all the time there is that big light source used by the videographers (I think) or is it because you guys always use flash?

This is a real eye-opener for me. I thought wedding photographers usually use "PRO" lenses with constant f2.8 appertures. But based on the initial response MOST of the lenses used were variable apperture lenses...

Is this because almost all the time there is that big light source used by the videographers (I think) or is it because you guys always use flash?

Video lights really help but I'm guessing that it may be a function of economics. Sigma 18-125 would be enough and will produce great results. It's also easy to recover and very light.

Video lights really help but I'm guessing that it may be a function of economics. Sigma 18-125 would be enough and will produce great results. It's also easy to recover and very light.

sir,

i noticed a number of sigma 18-125 users. is this a better quality lens than the zoomier 18-200 version. its cheaper din diba? almost same speed lang din yata. thanks for the insights.

I think the range above 125 from 18-200 Sigma is not much useable because of 6.3 aperture. Although, you can get better macro with 18-200.

It's cheaper by around P5K.

I only have my Nikon Kit lens 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G (never gets used during a wedding), Nikon 50mm f/1.8, Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro Super II. When I cover weddings I rent a 17-55mm f/2.8 for $35 a pop which is on my D70 almost the entire time. I still couldn't afford to buy the lens, which I think costs more than $1,200.

I want to try the Nikon 12-24mm f/4, too for fisheye shots. I haven't done any of those kinds of shots yet. (If I get this I'll be renting the 28-70mm f/2.8 lens instead of the 17-55mm f/2.8, please see my follow-up question below.) This is still out my price range, but can be rented again for another $35 a pop. Darn these rentals, it eats up a lot of my profit. Anyone used this lens yet? How is it? I don't want to waste my $35 if it's not good.

Thanks.

Question:

Is the 4mm difference going to be an issue? I am asking because this is going to happen if I rent the 12-24mm and the 28-70mm. I won't have the focal length between the 28mm and the 24mm.

i use the Canon 24-70 2.8 on my 350D and the 70-200 2.8 IS on the 30D.
i remember when i was trying to venture into wedding photog, i thought i should get the L lenses and a good DSLR para di naman ako mapahiya sa mga clients at fellow photogs. then when i went to my first wedding shoot (syempre, 2nd team lang at libre pa), i saw them lenses (sigmas, tamrons...). na-realize ko ok naman pala siguro kahit ano basta big apertures. now nakita ko dito ok kahit ano bast yun ang nabili nila.
maybe i was just putting too much on my standards. na-recall ko yung kuwento sa 'kin ng one of the most famous photogs in our country re a famous wedding photog also here in our country. the client ask daw what cameras he wields - is/are they the 1D series daw ba. reply ng wedding photog: mam, kung bumibili ba kayo ng mga furniture, inaalam niyo pa ba kung saan gawa ang mga pako, martilyo, etc...
the wedding photog has a good point di ba? the moral is, after all is said and done, nasa photographer yan.
ayun, he lost the client. :)

For Me :

Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8
Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8
Nikon 60mm macro f/2.8
Nikon 12-24mm DX

24-70 f2.8 L for me! but i must admit bitin na bitin ako at wide shots.. pero swak na swak na siya sa 5D :)

John

For me,

A. 17-35 and 85

or

B. 16 and 28-70

@Marco : You can cover the 4mm difference by zooming with your feet. IMHO, the 12-24 is a tad soft compared to, say, the 17-35 and 28-70. These are my lenses for weddings but I don't shoot with them all at the same time:

10.5
12-24
16
17-35
28-70
80-200

Consider yourself lucky that you can rent them for just $35 a pop -- that way, you can have a 'new' perspective every time. :) I wonder how much they rent out the 200/2 for - $35 din? Can I send you my credit card number? :)

I wonder how much do they rent out the 200/2 for?:)

Everyone wants this lens Jerry! :D It's almost everyone's "Eleanor" right now...

im using this 2 lens when im covering wedding , im happy & satisfied nman po
sigma 17-70 f2.8-4.5
canon 70-200 f2.8 L

Canon
10-22 USM &
17-55 2.8 IS &
a whole lot of manual zooming.

On the wishlist: 70-200 2.8 IS =)

Can't afford to buy L lens :) so these two are my favorites

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8

my favorite lenses are

AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor ED 18-135 f/3.5-5.6 ED-IF
AF-S VR Zoon-Nikkor ED 70-200 f/2.8 G IF

These two lenses are fixed in the two Nikon cameras I am carrying. They cover most of my requirements during a wedding from taking a tight or a wide shot. The only time i replace the lens is when I put in the fish eye lens.

fol

My faves are:

Sigma 70-200 f2.8
Canon 50 mm f1.8
Tamron 17-35 f2.8/4

... na-recall ko yung kuwento sa 'kin ng one of the most famous photogs in our country re a famous wedding photog also here in our country. the client ask daw what cameras he wields - is/are they the 1D series daw ba. reply ng wedding photog: mam, kung bumibili ba kayo ng mga furniture, inaalam niyo pa ba kung saan gawa ang mga pako, martilyo, etc...
the wedding photog has a good point di ba? the moral is, after all is said and done, nasa photographer yan.
ayun, he lost the client. :)


The photog has a legit point and this story is amusing. :) I think aside from the photog, the lay-out/graphic artist also plays a very significant role in the final process.

nikon 17-55
nikon 28-70

Canon 24-70mm F/2.8

Everyone wants this lens Jerry! :D It's almost everyone's "Eleanor" right now...


let's all blame indian zandy for posting his pana's images.

Mine is
70-200 2.8L
28-70 2.8L
85mm 1.8

my favorite lenses are

AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor ED 18-135 f/3.5-5.6 ED-IF
AF-S VR Zoon-Nikkor ED 70-200 f/2.8 G IF

These two lenses are fixed in the two Nikon cameras I am carrying. They cover most of my requirements during a wedding from taking a tight or a wide shot. The only time i replace the lens is when I put in the fish eye lens.

fol




Sir, talaga? With your beautiful shots, 18-135mm f3.5-5.6. Nabuhayan ako ng loob. With that 2 lens, whats the percentage of shots using the 2 lens. Pwede ba sya sa low light, available light condition esp. sa church?

Mine is

15mm 2.8 fisheye
70-200 2.8L IS
24-105 f4L
85 1.8

AF DX Fisheye 10.5mm f/2.8G ED
AF-S DX 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED (Primary)
Manual - Nikkor ED 55MM 2.8 MACRO
AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED
AF-S 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED II

24-70 f2.8 L for me! but i must admit bitin na bitin ako at wide shots.. pero swak na swak na siya sa 5D :)

John

wow, may 5D ka na? woohoo..

me naman:
17-40 f/4L (80% of the time) - i like em wide
70-200 f/2.8L (excellent for candids)
i also have a 24-70 f/2.8L though i rarely get to use it (kasi 1 body lang so far) but, i'll be getting a new body soon so, i suppose i'll be glueing that to the other body :D

16mm fisheye
17-35/2.8
28-70/2.8
80-200/2.8
60 macro

My favorite: 70-200 F4L IS, way cheaper than the F2.8 version but the "talas" is oooh... scary. (as in excellent)

wow, may 5D ka na? woohoo..

me naman:
17-40 f/4L (80% of the time) - i like em wide
70-200 f/2.8L (excellent for candids)
i also have a 24-70 f/2.8L though i rarely get to use it (kasi 1 body lang so far) but, i'll be getting a new body soon so, i suppose i'll be glueing that to the other body :D

huy wala ah! sa panaginip meron! tatlo tatlo pa! :)

18-135mm.......

Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D using for around 5 years
70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR just aquired this year only.
80mm f/2.8 CB T* for my Hassy

mine is 17-40 =)

17-40mm
70-200mm

disposed my 18-200

now my faves are the 28-70 and 80-200 :Grin:

12-24dxf4,17-35mm2.8,85mm1.4

My favorite: 70-200 F4L IS, way cheaper than the F2.8 version but the "talas" is oooh... scary. (as in excellent)

Couldn't agree more, bro. This is extremely sharp on all apertures! Also my favorite lens.

Kit Lens!!!!!! my one and only:) hehe oops I dont do wedding professionally pala:)

ceremony
SAL 18-70mm 3.5-5.6
SAL 70-300mm 4.5-6.3
(i will upgrade soon to Carl Zeiss 16-80 or SAL 18-200)

pre-nuptial
Minolta 50mm 1.7

Video lights really help but I'm guessing that it may be a function of economics. Sigma 18-125 would be enough and will produce great results. It's also easy to recover and very light. but JT is no longer selling 18-125 cause they said (JT) 18-200 will replace it. i was about to buy last week thats what they told me.

me using sigma17-70 & Canon 70-200L f2.8 ,satisfied

bek busy ka ata you forgot na you already posted the same thing in the same thread http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showpost.php?p=23265&postcount=28

@glen,
Meron pa isa sa Makati 18-125 display. Did test their 10-20, 17-70, 18-125 check mo lang may spot sako nakita sa glass hope makuha sa cleaning.

the 50mm 1.4 and 85 1.8..i use these at iso 800 or higher. try using the 50 wide open for low light and even blur some for interesting shallow depth and soft looking images...nice nice

For a wedding, I would preferably and gladly use my primes...
16mm f/2.8
28mm/ f/2
50mm f/1.4
50mm f/2.8 macro
85mm f/1.4

It would be nicer to see the images taken with lenses you use on such occassion... some samples with my primes...

50mm f/2.8 macro
http://www.pbase.com/josedeluna/image/65891321.jpg

28mm f/2
http://www.pbase.com/josedeluna/image/66272766.jpg

50mm f/1.4
http://www.pbase.com/josedeluna/image/66272769.jpg