lens recommendation
Nov 16, 2012 09:25:15 #
I recently shot a wedding using my Canon 85mm/f1.8 portrait lens and the client and I were extremely pleased with the results, however I still need to invest in a lens that gives more of a wide angle for groups (wedding parties, families etc) and allows for aperture options for good bokeh.
Would appreciate your suggestions.
Would appreciate your suggestions.
Nov 17, 2012 07:29:33 #
Hello dspoon. Without not knowing your budget I would go with the canon 16 to 35 2.8L.I also shoot Canon and if my budget allowed it that is what I would go with.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aldavisphotography/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aldavisphotography/
Nov 17, 2012 08:43:11 #
al davis wrote:
Hello dspoon. Without not knowing your budget I would go with the canon 16 to 35 2.8L.I also shoot Canon and if my budget allowed it that is what I would go with.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aldavisphotography/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aldavisphotography/
Thanks Al....really like your flicker shots...
Nov 17, 2012 08:56:28 #
I prefer the 24-70 f2.8L. It's expensive. One of the most versatile and sharpest lenses in the canon line.(the new one)
Next choice would be the kit lens 24-105l. Quite a good kit lens.
I,use the 16-35 2.8l for landscapes but not groups. I've only used the lens once for a group. It was for a group of girls. I didn't plan on the shot. The results were good.
I own all of the above lenses as well as the 85 1.2L.
Next choice would be the kit lens 24-105l. Quite a good kit lens.
I,use the 16-35 2.8l for landscapes but not groups. I've only used the lens once for a group. It was for a group of girls. I didn't plan on the shot. The results were good.
I own all of the above lenses as well as the 85 1.2L.
Nov 17, 2012 09:45:22 #
PalePictures wrote:
I prefer the 24-70 f2.8L. It's expensive. One of the most versatile and sharpest lenses in the canon line.(the new one)
Next choice would be the kit lens 24-105l. Quite a good kit lens.
I,use the 16-35 2.8l for landscapes but not groups. I've only used the lens once for a group. It was for a group of girls. I didn't plan on the shot. The results were good.
I own all of the above lenses as well as the 85 1.2L.
Next choice would be the kit lens 24-105l. Quite a good kit lens.
I,use the 16-35 2.8l for landscapes but not groups. I've only used the lens once for a group. It was for a group of girls. I didn't plan on the shot. The results were good.
I own all of the above lenses as well as the 85 1.2L.
I really appreciate the info. Fortuately for me, there are 2 excellent camera stores close by that have a pretty extensive inventory in their rental departments and there are aslo a couple very good on line rental companies. I rented an incident light meter prior to my Virginia Beach wedding (sun,sand etc presented some pretty challenging exposure problems). I looked at your website and was very impressed. I use the 85/1.8 for senior pictures with very good results. thanks again
Nov 17, 2012 11:55:07 #
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Nov 17, 2012 19:30:02 #
If 24mm is wide enough for you, and you can live with a prime, and do not mind manual focus, Rokinon makes a 24 F1.4 for $550. Otherwise, the Sigma 17-70 2.8-4 is kinda nice ( $419 )
Nov 18, 2012 11:25:08 #
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