Candid wedding shots

[learningtofly]

I've been invited to a wedding in Majorca next month, and have offered to take some candid shots on the day as an additional gift for the bride and groom.

Years ago I did shoot weddings regularly, but to put it in perspective I used a medium format, pre-digital set up with a couple of Bronica 645 bodies and various lenses. My back-up was an EOS 1 with a 28-80 zoom and I found this useful for candid shots, albeit that wasn't really the style in those days ( ).

So, to the point - I don't want to make a big fuss out of what's really a small favour and also want to travel light. I'll therefore be taking just one lens with my EOS 500D and the choice is:

EFS 18-55 f3.5 IS kit lens
EF 28-80 USM f3.5
Tamron 55-200 f4 LD Di II

I'm erring towards the 28-80 as an all-rounder but can I ask for some opinions on that choice? Obviously the EOS 1 was full frame, so I'm wondering if the 18-55 may be a better option. That said, the 28-80's field of view, equivalent to 45-130ish, does seem useful. And, of course, the Tamron would allow me to get up close without being intrusive...



Thanks v much.

 

[Simmotino]

I'd be inclined to go with the 28-80 personally.

If you are taking candids then the extra range may be useful without pushing the IQ limits too far.

 

[Richard King]

Depends on how you work. I vary from in your face to behind the tree 100M away. The latter being perfect for real PJ candids

 

[learningtofly]

I'd be inclined to go with the 28-80 personally.

If you are taking candids then the extra range may be useful without pushing the IQ limits too far.

Yes, that's what I'm thinking too.

Depends on how you work. I vary from in your face to behind the tree 100M away. The latter being perfect for real PJ candids

Probably neither, but somewhere in between. Which is saying 28-80 to me.

Thanks guys.