Looking for a lens that is good and affordable.
I want a lens that is way under $1,000.
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The 24-70mm f/2,8L & the 70-200mm f/2,8L should cover all you really need, both lens cost above 1k.
If it's too much for you, you can look at third party lens that offer similar focal range.
I wouldn't bother with a wide angle lens for wedding photography, it's a nice add on if you already have a nice coverage, other than that it's just to wide to cover an entire wedding with that kind of focal.
The 24-70mm f/2,8L & the 70-200mm f/2,8L should cover all you really need, both lens cost above 1k.
If it's too much for you, you can look at third party lens that offer similar focal range.
I wouldn't bother with a wide angle lens for wedding photography, it's a nice add on if you already have a nice coverage, other than that it's just to wide to cover an entire wedding with that kind of focal.
What lens do I need for Canon xti to take good wedding pics ?
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I now have a 18-55mm and 300mm lens. Want one in between. What other acces. do I need ?
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First off, your 300mm is pretty much not needed for weddings except possibly for an occasional unusual perspective. The 18-55 will be useful for candids and group shots, so that's fine.
Lighting in churches can be pretty bad and you may not be able to use flash, depending on the wishes of the couple and officiating clergy, so you should look at a fast standard zoom such as Canon's EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM. It's not cheap, but well worth the money when the light stinks. Your photos MUST be sharp, so consumer-quality zooms with variable aperture are a losing proposition. You will quickly find out that lens speed is worth the money.
Other things you probably need:
-- a top-quality flash such as Canon's 550EX with an external power supply. No one in the wedding party wants to wait while you change AA batteries. Down the line you may want to add a second flash, which is very useful for lighting setup shots and portraits.
-- a flash bracket and remote cord for the flash. Direct flash in the mark of the amateur.
-- a medium-weight tripod.
-- a relationship with a professional printer. The local Walgreen's won't cut it.
-- a second SLR body for the inevitable day your primary body dies during a wedding and to keep mounted with a second lens for quick shooting of candids. Your customers want photos, not excuses. If you can't afford it now, consider renting a second body on wedding days until you can afford another body. A one- or two-day rental is cheap insurance.
Those are the basics and more than you asked about. Good luck!
First off, your 300mm is pretty much not needed for weddings except possibly for an occasional unusual perspective. The 18-55 will be useful for candids and group shots, so that's fine.
Lighting in churches can be pretty bad and you may not be able to use flash, depending on the wishes of the couple and officiating clergy, so you should look at a fast standard zoom such as Canon's EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM. It's not cheap, but well worth the money when the light stinks. Your photos MUST be sharp, so consumer-quality zooms with variable aperture are a losing proposition. You will quickly find out that lens speed is worth the money.
Other things you probably need:
-- a top-quality flash such as Canon's 550EX with an external power supply. No one in the wedding party wants to wait while you change AA batteries. Down the line you may want to add a second flash, which is very useful for lighting setup shots and portraits.
-- a flash bracket and remote cord for the flash. Direct flash in the mark of the amateur.
-- a medium-weight tripod.
-- a relationship with a professional printer. The local Walgreen's won't cut it.
-- a second SLR body for the inevitable day your primary body dies during a wedding and to keep mounted with a second lens for quick shooting of candids. Your customers want photos, not excuses. If you can't afford it now, consider renting a second body on wedding days until you can afford another body. A one- or two-day rental is cheap insurance.
Those are the basics and more than you asked about. Good luck!
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