Best wedding lens?

A bit of an open can of worms don't you think?

The whole point of photography is that it's subjective which also applies to equipment used. One person might shoot an entire wedding with either a 35mm f1.8 or 50mm f1.8 whereas another may want to use a 24-70mm f2.8 and 70-200mm f2.8.
 
xSitara™;3434701 said:
Did you notice the word 'lenses' in my question?
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No actually as I read lens, however it still doesn't matter. You are subjecting gear to be more important over talent which is what I stated in my reply. Some will shoot with a simple 50mm prime and others will bring out big 24-70mm and 70-200mm lenses. I prefer a light weight approach and so I would probably use a 35mm, 50mm and 85mm prime along with a flash however you can have all the gear and no idea so work out what might be best for you.

If you can't handle a 1kg 24-70mm lens around your neck all day then smaller APS-C zooms might be better or prime lenses. If you are shooting in really dark conditions then it may be better to use f1.4 primes than f2.8 zooms.

It's entirely subjective.
 
mastertrinity said:
No actually as I read lens, however it still doesn't matter. You are subjecting gear to be more important over talent which is what I stated in my reply. Some will shoot with a simple 50mm prime and others will bring out big 24-70mm and 70-200mm lenses. I prefer a light weight approach and so I would probably use a 35mm, 50mm and 85mm prime along with a flash however you can have all the gear and no idea so work out what might be best for you.

If you can't handle a 1kg 24-70mm lens around your neck all day then smaller APS-C zooms might be better or prime lenses. If you are shooting in really dark conditions then it may be better to use f1.4 primes than f2.8 zooms.

It's entirely subjective.
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I understand what your saying.

I personally think it's ideal to have atleast 1 zoom and 1 prime but all I wanted to know is which are best. Yes i agree it's all about the eye but surely people invest in things that are sure to work for a certain project no?
 
xSitara™;3434710 said:
I understand what your saying.

I personally think it's ideal to have atleast 1 zoom and 1 prime but all I wanted to know is which are best. Yes i agree it's all about the eye but surely people invest in things that are sure to work for a certain project no?
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depends on circumstances, typically it's obvious to 99% of photographers that you are shooting in low light so require wide aperture lenses and then you have two choices, primes and zooms. Then it comes down to preference as you can shoot using either but alot of photographers develop a shooting style and will shoot with either A or B etc. The venue of the wedding is also a factor as dimly light churches may require f1.4 lenses however a garden wedding you could get away with f4 or f5.6 however you'd go for an f2.8 in that case.

Why do you ask for "best wedding lenses" if you don't mind me asking?

it may help give a thorough answer :)
 
xSitara&#153 said:
Hey guys, which lens (lenses) would you say is best for shooting weddings?
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As for me, my allrounder work horse for weddings - the 24-70 f2.8. And I always carry around a prime as well.
 
looking at past treads on a cropped body most people like:

Canon 17-55 f2.8
Canon 50 1.4
Canon 70-200 f2.8

There are many other lens which will fit the bill too.
 
Zooms at least f2.8 up to 200mm.
A fast prime for very poor light.

Is pretty much what you'll hear.
 
fast lenses in whatever range is your preference.
fast zooms tend to limit messing around with lens changes in the limited time you often have at weddings.
two bodies with one fast wide angle zoom, and one with a longer zoom possibly.
a lot of Canonites run a 24-70L and a 70-200L.
maybe a 1.8 or 1.4 for the REALLY dark churches.
85mm1.8 maybe or 50mm1.4
 
Being a canonite I would heartily recomend having a 24-70L and a 70-200L, both F2.8. But then to grab some shots that may come up and give your product that all round feel, a macro possibly 60mm or 100mm, a wide, a 35mm or 50mm F1.something prime for the low light, oh, and then a few spares should any one of those fail.

You can't fail when you shoot a wedding, so if your equipment does, you got to be able to reach into your bag and pull something out that enables you to complete the task at hand.
 
The last two weddings I have been to the photographer has had at least two bodies and has had an ultra wide zoom (17-40mm on full frame), a 'standard zoom' 24-70mm f2.8 and a tele-zoom 70-200mm f2.8.

However I have seen a wedding shot with only 18-55mm and the shots came out brilliantly!

I'd say its less the lens / camera and more the photographer to know the capabilities of their equipment
 
Marcus Geezer said:
Being a canonite I would heartily recomend having a 24-70L and a 70-200L, both F2.8. But then to grab some shots that may come up and give your product that all round feel, a macro possibly 60mm or 100mm, a wide, a 35mm or 50mm F1.something prime for the low light, oh, and then a few spares should any one of those fail.

You can't fail when you shoot a wedding, so if your equipment does, you got to be able to reach into your bag and pull something out that enables you to complete the task at hand.
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Pretty much the same approach as me. I use the 24-70 F2.8 with the 70-200 f2.8. This is then combined with a wide angle for some unique shots and family groups 17-40 F4. I have a couple of primes in the Peli case which I use dependant on the location/venue/lighting, which are 60mm F2.8 Macro, 85mm f1.8, 50mm F1.4.

All of these lenses are backed up with;
Canon 28-70 F2.8
Canon 70-200 F2.8
Canon 17-40 F4

So to answer your very open and vague question ALL of these lenses are the best as they allow me to get my job done effectively and efficiently!
 
DaveKing said:
The last two weddings I have been to the photographer has had at least two bodies and has had an ultra wide zoom (17-40mm on full frame), a 'standard zoom' 24-70mm f2.8 and a tele-zoom 70-200mm f2.8.

However I have seen a wedding shot with only 18-55mm and the shots came out brilliantly!

I'd say its less the lens / camera and more the photographer to know the capabilities of their equipment
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That last line sums it all up. If you have the talent it shouldn't matter what equipment you use, and if you have this talent you'll soon see where you are limited by gear and you will instantly see what you are missing from your equipment, eliminating the need to ask.
 
My favourite is ANYTHING long and with IS/VR - something like the 70-300 on Canon, or Nikon.

These are lovely lenses and a real sweet spot price vs. performance-wise. Yes, the 'L' versions could arguably perform better in many circumstances, but the extra weight and 'look at me' factor means I prefer something more understated!

Get far away and get those wonderful shots where no-one knows you're there!
 
Primesss. 35/85/135 and you should have everything you need. Personal preference and all at the end of the day, depends how you like to work.
 
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