I am looking for a nice lens to use at my son's wedding?
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If you're looking for good quality and use a canon the 50mm f1.8 is a great and cheap lens. If you're looking for a macro lens I use the canon macro lens EF.S 60mm. I liked it better then the sigma macro lens.
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I don't have enough information yet....what other lenses do you own, and what camera would you be shooting with? Are you the main photographer? Are you bringing lights or at least a high(er) powered flash unit? This is a great lens for macro use, but with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 this cannot be considered a fast lens at all. While a 50mm lens is fantastic for shooting in a more photojournalistic style, you will probably want something a little longer for portraits (especially if you're using a full-frame digital or film camera). Please respond with what camera(s) you'll be using and what other lenses you own and I'll give you more detail
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I don't have enough information yet....what other lenses do you own, and what camera would you be shooting with? Are you the main photographer? Are you bringing lights or at least a high(er) powered flash unit?This is a great lens for macro use, but with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 this cannot be considered a fast lens at all. While a 50mm lens is fantastic for shooting in a more photojournalistic style, you will probably want something a little longer for portraits (especially if you're using a full-frame digital or film camera). Please respond with what camera(s) you'll be using and what other lenses you own and I'll give you more detail I don't have enough information yet....what other lenses do you own, and what camera would you be shooting with? Are you the main photographer? Are you bringing lights or at least a high(er) powered flash unit?This is a great lens for macro use, but with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 this cannot be considered a fast lens at all. While a 50mm lens is fantastic for shooting in a more photojournalistic style, you will probably want something a little longer for portraits (especially if you're using a full-frame digital or film camera). Please respond with what camera(s)... » Read More I don't have enough information yet....what other lenses do you own, and what camera would you be shooting with? Are you the main photographer? Are you bringing lights or at least a high(er) powered flash unit?This is a great lens for macro use, but with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 this cannot be considered a fast lens at all. While a 50mm lens is fantastic for shooting in a more photojournalistic style, you will probably want something a little longer for portraits (especially if you're using a full-frame digital or film camera). Please respond with what camera(s) you'll be using and what other lenses you own and I'll give you more detail « Show Less
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This lens is great for overall use, however a standard 50mm in your camera mount are much cheaper and sharp enough for weddings. Most brides don't want every blemish to show.
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If you want versatility, I'd definitely go with the 18-270 lens. I absolutely love mine. I'd also look at the 16-300 Tamron as well. It's a couple hundred dollars more, but I feel well worth the investment.
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My husband suggested contacting the manufacturer to see if you can buy just the lens you need. Good luck!
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The 50mm is actually more "zoomed out," and is therefore probably more functional for indoor family stuff. The 85 is awesome but isn't going to give you anything other than close-ups if you are standing inside of 15-20 feet from the subject.If versatility is your goal, I would strongly suggest something like Sigma 17-35 zoom. I think that's about F/1.8 as well. Same price range. That gives you the flexibility of zooming way out for wide-angle group shots and then back in for relative close-ups.
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A fantastic prime lens. Super crisp even in the corners. Depends upon how big of a group and what the perspective is. I would typically use a longer lens for most wedding group shots. Something like 35mm prime or the 16-35mm L2.8. I think the 14mm is a killer lens, but probably not the lens that i would use for group shots usually.
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I have limited experience shooting weddings, but it's usually best/ideal to carry two bodies, one with a wide angle and one with a zoom. So yes, if I were shooting a wedding, I would want this lens. But I would use a 70-200 more. The only real drawback is that if you're shooting inside with ambient light, the f4 maximum aperture won't perform as well as a more expensive 1.8 or 2.8. That means high ISOs, long shutter speeds, etc. Outdoors it's golden.
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I got this lens for my brother, and I really like it, we used a lot. Take a look of some pictures at www.mediawork.ws
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That's a tough one. My first thought is to go with the 24-70 since that rounds out your focal-length suite nicely. But as you know, the 70-200L IS (esp the f/2.8) would be a lot better for portraits, and the long shots you'll need during the wedding itself. It's close, but I think I'd go for the 70-200.
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I think you would be happy with the 18-55mm focal length lens. The f/# needed at 22mm on the variable FL lens may be slightly higher than for a fixed focal length, but this is a good camera.
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For a first try at a wedding? Possibly. I, myself, would prefer to use a large aperture zoom (like a 17-55mm f2.8 or 24-70mm f2.8) for the ceremony and many other activities of the wedding and reception. This is due to not having to move as much compared to a fixed lens like the 50mm. For portraits and the like the 50mm f1.4 is absolutely brilliant.
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The 130 was perfect for me It was my first for my son and I and has been great but get the Barlow lens 2x
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Jade this is a wonderful lens. Perfect for close ups and portrait shots. It's a tack sharp lens. Just remember when shooting up close at 1.4 have their face(s) parallel to you or you may get some slight blurring. If you have them tilted focus on the eye closest to you. My friend is a professional wedding photographer and loves this lens. I shoot with the Sigma 85mm 1.4 and love it. Good luck with your wedding.
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Since there is no zoom in or out it would depend how far back you can stand from the wedding party. I would say this is a great lense for a wedding. Not sure if it would be my only one though.
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I would generally use the 85mm f1.2. The only use I could imagine for the 14 mm in wedding photography would be at destination weddings where you want to combine wedding party and landscape. However, the lens will give plenty sharp images hand-held unless you are shooting in the dark or have a tremor. Please note that there is significant edge distortion despite a sharp image. If you want the entire wedding party on the beach in front of Diamond Head, this is your lens. Otherwise, not so much.
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Hi Clinton, you can use this Sony lenses: SEL55F18Z or SEL1855. Works great for portraits. -Ely
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try the 24-105mm f/4l, its in a simalar price range and might be better suited, or the sigma 70-200 2.8 OS is probably best
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Many thanks for replying. Have just ordered an adapter ( cheaply), as I only wanted the lens to play around with. Lesson learnt ; Hubby cannot buy lenses without me knowing what he's paying out for !!