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Hi Everyone,

I have just bought a Canon 5D MKII as I am going on to some Photography courses and I have been asked to do some Photos at my friends wedding.

I was just wondering if anyone knows the best Lens which would be suitable for a wedding also another lens which can focus really well with a blurred back ground.
 
I guess that you should be looking at something like an EF24-70/2.8L for the group shots and an EF85/1.8 (or EF85/1.2L if you're feeling flush) for the moody stuff.

Bob
 
You may also want something like a 70-200/2.8L but honestly that really is the least of your worries..

You should also be looking at back-up and not just the camera and lens but also the backing up of the photo's on the day, but also other equipment such as flash, reflectors etc..

Shooting someones wedding is not something to go into lightly you've mentioned that you've brought the camera as your taking some courses, now that implies that your new to photography, so I think that the biggest question that you need to ask yourself is are you really confident that you will be able to do the job, as that's what it is even if your doing it for free for a friend you need to be professional and treat it as if your being paid :thumbs:

Welcome to the forum :wave:

Edit: I've just seen that you've posted in another thread, that makes me question this post, what kit do you currently own???

Matt
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are you

A...the ''Official'' photographer of their wedding

or B..... just ''have been asked to do some Photos at my friends wedding''

if it's A ...i would think twice. Not being rude - just have a search through other threads here..:D

if its B....have fun
 
I did 'A' for my sisters wedding. As a novice myself i did set her realistic expectations but they just couldn't afford more. I took my canon 450d with kit 18-55 plus nifty fifty. I then borrowed a spare body from a friend with a 70-200 tamron. Add a flash and lots of members cards and spare batteries.
Some photos worked ok - i had viewed the location before and made plans.
However i now know so much more, and would have done a fair bit differently especially the portraits.

Gl.
 
Do you have any previous experience or interest in photography or is this something completely new to you?

Also, when is the wedding?

Personally, I think photographing a wedding is more about talent & skill than kit - yes, you do need kit that will perform well in the varying conditions as weddings are demanding and present different challenges with regards to lighting and often limitation of movement but you still need the confidence to take control of the situation, be organised yet flexible and have a good idea on how to pose people (this list is by no means exhaustive)

My first tip would be to learn :)
 
cheapest option, Canon 5omm f1.8 - Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 - Canon 70-200 f4 Canon -speedlite 430ex ii - 2 X memory cards plus extra batteries.

Oh, and Good Luck :thumbs:
 
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