Lens Opinion (Page 6): And it is going completely against the current culture - sort of like showing up a generation ago at a formal wedding wearing shorts and a Hawaiian shirt Then...

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

GrandmaG wrote:

We just went to a fancy wedding at the Motor City Casino and they passed around 3 phones on selfie sticks so the guests could do a small video of themselves talking to the bride & groom (advice, congratulations, etc.). Modern version of the disposable camera on each table.

Personally, I think it would be a big mistake for a pro to request that no one else is allowed a camera.

And it is going completely against the current culture - sort of like showing up a generation ago at a formal wedding wearing shorts and a Hawaiian shirt

GrandmaG wrote:

Sometimes even the pros don't get all the shots. W... (show quote)

Then, there was my idiot cousin who forgot to tell the pro she hired that she had family beyond her parents and brother. Our grandmother was really really hurt (I heard all about it because we drove her and my parents from the wedding near Dayton OH to the bus station in Indianapolis IN). She was mollified only when I reminded her that I had taken a number of pictures featuring her (and the next time I visited I could show her the slides).

Zone-System-Grandpa Loc: Springfield, Ohio

Kmgw9v wrote:

I am not a pro, and am not offended. I also understand your reasons for shooting the weddings that you reference.

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So, why didn't state this in your first reply to her ?

Oh, by the way, backpedaling doesn't suit you !

As for the OP's question, the answer is yes to her question about getting a zoom lens as having one will eliminate the need to have to keep changing lenses. Sigma makes some good ones, but often are heavier than others..

GrandmaG Loc: Flat Rock, MI

rehess wrote:

Then, there was my idiot cousin who forgot to tell the pro she hired that she had family beyond her parents and brother. Our grandmother was really really hurt (I heard all about it because we drove her and my parents from the wedding near Dayton OH to the bus station in Indianapolis IN). She was mollified only when I reminded her that I had taken a number of pictures featuring her (and the next time I visited I could show her the slides).

The wedding invitation actually stated that formal attire was requested! Funny you should mention Hawaiian shirts because our oldest son said he was going to wear shorts and an Hawaiian shirt just to mess with his nephew that was getting married. And the Pro only took formal pictures of the bride & groom & wedding party...no family included except the parents. I am a step-grandmother to the groom so I wasn't included at all...which is OK. The "real" grandmothers were walked to their seats for the wedding. The thing is, we drove all the way from Florida for the wedding and we could have just sent a check!!! That's what they wanted.

orrie smith Loc: Kansas

orriebarber wrote:

I had the Tamron 18-270mm. Traded it for the Tamron 16--300mm. You gain at both ends and with the 16-300mm you can use the manual focus ring while in auto focus. Very pleased with this lens. I also did a wedding for a friend who was a little shot of cash and the pictures came out great.

your name is orrie? I have only known two in my life, my father and my grandfather

anotherview Loc: California

Lesson from experience.

GrandmaG wrote:

We just went to a fancy wedding at the Motor City ... (show quote)

washy Loc: Dorset UK

Opal wrote:

I was wondering if anyone has used the Tamron AF 1... (show quote)

I had the Tamron 18-270 3.5-6.3 , at times I thought the lens worked well and I managed some good results with it, very sharp, lots of detail etc and other times I thought it was not so good. I used it for shooting some landscapes at F11 and it performed well, with low shutter speeds on a tripod but hand held at 6.3 for other subjects and faster shutter speeds it appeared to work not so well. For a lightweight travel lens it was very good. It was used on various Canon bodies. Hope this helps. Washy