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08/20/2017 09:54:38 AM · #1 |
Ok. I'm doing a wedding in October. I've only done two weddings and they were a long time ago.
It's an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception.
My first question is regarding the typical family portraits. I really don't do these, so I'm not sure what I'm supposed to be using. If I went prime, should I use a 35 or 50 if I'm on a cropped sensor? |
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08/20/2017 12:09:44 PM · #2 |
| I'm no wedding photographer, but I think you should shoot it all with a Lensbaby Spark. |
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08/20/2017 12:12:42 PM · #3 |
| It depends entirely on how much space you have. If they're indoors, I'd be surprised if the 50mm is wide enough on a crop sensor. I think the 35mm is almost certainly your best bet. |
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08/20/2017 12:42:23 PM · #4 |
| Classic lenses for the FF are 35mm and 85mm. My friends with Fuji use to shoot with 23mm. (1.4/1.8) and 50mm. (1.4/1.8)When they want a longer one they use the 85mm. As for me I use a lot 24-70 2.8, but with the FF sensor. On a cropped one 2.8 doesn't offer enough shallow depth of field. |
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08/20/2017 02:39:00 PM · #5 |
I think with group portraits its best to utilise as much space as possible - i.e, it's better to stand further back and use a 50mm than get closer with a 24mm or similar. So, a 35mm on a crop would be great if you've got the space. Also, with photos of more than 3 or 4 people etc you would probably need to stop down to f4 or smaller so a prime may not be needed. In good outdoor light a slower 24-something zoom would be fine for group shots. With single and couple portraits however, it's nice to get a shallower depth of field sometimes. A 50mm would be good for that.
This year i'm back to using a cropped sensor for weddings for the first time in a few years and after a bit of juggling lenses about i'm happy with what i've got now which is… (i use two cameras at the same time)
Main camera 1 - 58mm f1.4
Main camera 2 - 24mm 1.4
Occasional lens - 14-24mm f2.8
Occasional lens - 105mm f2.8 Macro
So, on crop, i'm pretty much using the classic 35/85 pair that Alex mentions with the option to go wider and longer and macro if need be. Works for me.
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08/20/2017 08:47:56 PM · #6 |
So considering the 35mm and the 70-200. The 70-200 might be dumb, but it's an outdoor wedding, and I know how to deal with longer lenses. I really seen to suck with short lenses. I'm thinking I'd do better farther away and wouldn't be as intrusive during the ceremony.
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08/20/2017 10:48:42 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by vawendy:
So considering the 35mm and the 70-200. The 70-200 might be dumb, but it's an outdoor wedding, and I know how to deal with longer lenses. I really seen to suck with short lenses. I'm thinking I'd do better farther away and wouldn't be as intrusive during the ceremony. |
A 70-200mm is actually quite a decent lens for weddings, especially if it's an f/4 (which will keep the lens smaller and less heavy than an f/2.8). 70mm is a good portrait distance on a cropped sensor. Means you don't have to always get right up into faces and the extra range will allow some good candid moments as well, if you keep your eyes open for moments.
ETA: Ooops. I didn't see you mention groups. Yeah, the 70-200mm is going to not be great for THAT.
Message edited by author 2017-08-20 22:57:52. |
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08/21/2017 12:22:15 AM · #8 |
| If you can get your group to hold real still for 2-3 seconds you can stitch a "panorama" from a couple of exposures if your lens isn't wide enough. |
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