Lens for wedding Photography?

JDR

I'm fairly new to photography and will be shooting a wedding in the fall. I've read that a must have lens is the 70-200mm 2.8 (mainly for the ceremony). Since i will be using a Sony A200 which is not full frame and with the sensor conversion (x1.5) this lens is actually 105-300mm. Should I still get it or make the adjustment and get a lens more like 40-135mm (somewhere around that)??

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The 70-200 mm is the "third" lens wedding photogarphers use when they are shooting the candid shots during the reception.

With as little you know about photography in general and wedding photography specifically, you really need to work as an assistant to a working professional wedding photographer before you take on such an assignment. Remember, there are no re-shoots for weddings, sports or breaking news. One of the reasons only seasoned photographers usually take on those kinds of assignments.

No matter what you may have "heard" or "read" the most used lens by wedding and other event photographers is the 24-70 mm f/2.8 and 50 mm f/1.4 or f/1.8 when using a camera like yours. If they are using a full frame camera, a 85 mm or 100/105 mm portrait lens is used instead of the 50 mm.

I did not read any mention of what external flash and flash bracket you intend to use or what backup camera you will have with you.

Best Wedding Photography Lens?

Christine

I am looking for your preferred lens in wedding photography. Please give me the pros/cons of the lens, as well as the expected price. I prefer Canon models, but am open to suggestions on any lens you prefer and love!

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You don't shoot a wedding with just one lens ... the minimalist kit for a wedding photographer is:

24-70 f2.8
Groups to portraits + a bit of macro.
2600$

70-200 f2.8
Portraits to zooming in during the ceremony so you aren't 2 feet away from the couple to fill the frame.
2600$

50 f1.4
Portraits
380$

24-105 f4
Emergency all purpose backup lens
1600$

I shoot with two cameras (alternating as needed) ... one with the 24-70 and the other with a 70-200.

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Macro Lens for Canon EOS rebel T1i?

erga

I have a Canon EOS rebel t1i, and it came with its own lens, EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS. I'm a beginner in photography, so I don't know much about lenses. I want to buy another lens for the camera. I want to take pictures of my new baby, so I would like to take portraits, close-up shots. Also I want to take landscape pictures in our trips. I know there's no do-it-all lens for these, but what could be a good solution for this. Also I don't plan spending much on a lens, max I want to spend is 500$

Thank you very much for your help!!!

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Why not go for a 50mm macro. You can use it for portraits too - since your cam has a small sensor with a 1.5x conversion factor, you will effectively have a 75mm. Obviously you'll be able to use it to take macro (ultra close up shots too) - although if you are not going to take macro shots, just a regular 50mm would do for ordinary portrait close ups.

Not so good for landscapes though (unless you are willing to stitch shots together to make a panorama) - you'd be better off with a wide angle lens for that, but your 18-55 should do just fine.

**Canon Rebel T1i Lens Question**?

Kendy

If I could only buy 1 lens for under $500 for the Canon Rebel T1i, which Canon lens would be the most useful range for me to buy? And Why?
Anyone also know of a place to get the best deal on Canon lenses? Thanks!
I want to do portraits, scenery, distorted background, etc... everything you can take a photo of, and I know that certain lenses do certain things, so I am just wondering which one is the most versatile to have until I can afford a macro, a mid range and a telephoto lens.
I was looking at mostly Canon lenses because I heard that if you want to sell one lens to get another, the Canon lenses held their resale value the best.
I will look into the 50mm lens too, and I had heard about the filters. Thanks for sharing with me.

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Kendy,

Give us a hint as to what you'll be shooting most - it will affect recommendations on lenses & focal lengths of lenses to consider. Landscapes/panoramas (natural or somewhat distorted)? Portraits? Nature/Wildlife? Close-ups (macro)?

The very good lenses are quite expensive. You'll likely get more affordable lenses if they are "prime" (fixed length, not zoom). Some photographers consider 50mm prime lenses the most all-purpose lens.

Don't forget to get a very good quality UV filter to append to the front end of your lens that will protect it from scratches (that alone will run you at least $50-75).

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