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01/05/2006 01:06:17 AM · #1
I'm looking to get into wedding and portraits photography can someone help me out with a good arsenal of lens to get me started with Camera is Canon EOS 20D.

Thank's
GFUN123
01/05/2006 01:08:45 AM · #2
Budget?
01/05/2006 01:16:49 AM · #3
Well I'd like to buy something once mid-range or if a strong suggestion I'll look into tks
01/05/2006 01:20:49 AM · #4
Goodplace to start is Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di.

Very reasonable price (around $400), optically first rate, really useful range of zoom, fast throughout the zoom range.

R.
01/05/2006 01:27:44 AM · #5
Bear Music

Thanks' so this would be good for shot's from let's say 5 to 15 feet.

01/05/2006 01:37:57 AM · #6
Originally posted by gfun123:

Bear Music

Thanks' so this would be good for shot's from let's say 5 to 15 feet.


That's a strange response... umm... If you're talking head-and-shoulders shots, yeah about 15 feet max working distance, more or less. If you're talking small groups full body, about 15 feet is the closest you'll be able to work comfortably. 75mm on the 20D will do a decent job of framing up an "aisle shot" in a smallish church from near the back of the church. You'd need more reach in a larger church.

But anyway, it's a very versatile workhorse lens. It would be nice also to have a wider-angle lens in the bag, and finally a longer one as well, but it's a good range and truly superior optics.

R.
01/05/2006 01:45:07 AM · #7
Thank's once again.
01/05/2006 09:16:59 AM · #8
I do a lot of weddings, and have found my Canon 75-300 to be my real workhorse, closely followed by my Canon 28-80. I just added a 50mm after reading all the good reviews here, but have only used it for fun portraits and haven't had a chance to apply it professionally yet. Still an impressive lens, and it's cheap! Good luck!
01/05/2006 09:31:21 AM · #9
Received my Tamron 28-75 yesterday and I'm really convinced already. Go for it. :p
01/05/2006 09:37:00 AM · #10
The 50mm is really good for low light. Alot of receptions will be in low light and a flash tends to make things look washed out in those situations and is also distracting when trying to catch candid moments. I would get the fastest lenses you can afford all with IS, then you will have most situations covered. It will be tough to preserve the moment (no flash) at a candle light reception with the 75-300.

I use
50mm 1.8
70-200 2.8 L IS USM
Tamron 28-75 2.8
Canon 580 flash

01/05/2006 09:47:43 AM · #11
Thanks for your expertise on this question being some what new to the digital world (lovin it) there are so many lens type's and I'm just getting use to my Camera , Don't be shy the more input the better

Once again thanks for your input.
01/05/2006 10:48:11 AM · #12
While i would love f2.8 throughout my range, the EF-S 17-85mm IR has always been my most useful lens. 17mm is great for group shots, and 85mm is enough for getting in close for rings exchange etc. However, this assumes a decent flash system - I use the Gary Fong lightsphere (formerly on a 380EX, post-Xmas a 580EX) with pleasant results. The 50mm f1.8 is great for getting shallow DoF shots (portrait shots before/after the cermony).

My setup has focal lengths are good in smaller offices for wide angle and zoom shots akin to 28-105 on a full frame or film body. However, it is not very discrete, and I really like to use a bit of flash which is not always allowed in ceremonies (I need to knock up the ISO if not allowed).

I can see that f2.8 would be great as an option, but I am also very aware that there is a slight risk with narrow DoF shots in one-take situations: getting the focal point slightly wrong can lead to losing important shots, whereas a wider DoF gives more room for (human) error (and at a push, narrow DoF can be simulated from a wide DoF shot with blur in PS if required, but not vice versa). I am not too bothered by f4-5.6 for that reason.

It is a balancing act! Until someone makes me an f1.8 15-105mm lens...


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