Beautiful lens, really, really long fixed focal length on a crop body. You will need a lot of distance to get more than one person in. If you are thinking of going that route, you definitely need to carry two bodies as you will miss a lot of shots if that is the only lens you can use with a few seconds notice.
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Beautiful lens, really, really long fixed focal length on a crop body. You will need a lot of distance to get more than one person in. If you are thinking of going that route, you definitely need to carry two bodies as you will miss a lot of shots if that is the only lens you can use with a few seconds notice.
In addition to what the others have been saying (backups, batteries, etc.), I second the advice to get a 50 mm f/1.4. A 135 mm f/2 on a crop body would already be very long, but perhaps useful in church during the ceremony. I used a 80-200 mm f/2.8 and the extra stop is going to help. Make sure to familiarize yourself with the `architecture' (since you're outside). In my case, there was a big column just at the right distance to take all the money shots at 150~200 mm. A tripod/monopod is extremely helpful. Since you didn't mention you had one, I suggest you rent/buy one.
I'd also suggest you tell them about your experience honestly. Don't be fooled into a false sense of security here: before they ceremony cheaper is better, but if you screw up (and we all know you won't
), but if you do, then all this doesn't matter so much anymore. Also, talk to the couple in advance of what they except of you, what shots they'd like to have and such.
Other than that, on the day of the wedding, try to stay out of sight during the important moments (if possible). You're not a paparazzi!
I'd also suggest you tell them about your experience honestly. Don't be fooled into a false sense of security here: before they ceremony cheaper is better, but if you screw up (and we all know you won't
), but if you do, then all this doesn't matter so much anymore. Also, talk to the couple in advance of what they except of you, what shots they'd like to have and such. Other than that, on the day of the wedding, try to stay out of sight during the important moments (if possible). You're not a paparazzi!
You'll want a 35mm or 50mm on one of your cameras at all times. The other body can have a 70-200mm or a 135mm and you'll be covered.
I am looking to sell my mint 135mm f/2L if you're interested...PM me if so.
I am looking to sell my mint 135mm f/2L if you're interested...PM me if so.
his lenses are fine. f/4 should be fine for an outdoor wedding, and he has lights if it's not. background blur is more of a function of focal length than f-stop.
"getting it right" has little to do with equipment. he has good lenses and he has lights. all that's left is experience.
I don't see the point. both are portrait lengths and somewhat restricted because of that. if you like 50mm better than 60mm, sure, but the 50 isn't a macro.
I would stick with the 60, just because I like the focal length better.
great lens, awkward focal length on APS-C.
Again,
Thanks again, just one more question....
I have narrowed the lens I am going to rent down to two choices... 24-70L, or 24-105L...
What are your opinions?
As of now I am leaning towards renting the 24-105L and keeping it on one body, and keeping my 60mm f/2 on the other body. Would that give me enough leeway to catch the spur of the moment shots?
Thanks!
Thanks again, just one more question....
I have narrowed the lens I am going to rent down to two choices... 24-70L, or 24-105L...
What are your opinions?
As of now I am leaning towards renting the 24-105L and keeping it on one body, and keeping my 60mm f/2 on the other body. Would that give me enough leeway to catch the spur of the moment shots?
Thanks!
Go for the 24-70, it has a larger aperture that gives you more creative leeway to separate your subject from the background.
I've plugged him here before, but if you want to see an excellent wedding photographer's work, check out this: http://www.blakemanphoto.com/blog/?cat=17
He's just 21, too.
I saw the 135L mentioned, and you should know that it may be the single best lens in Canon's arsenal. An 85mm 1.8 would come very close on a 1.6 crop to being a 135 equivalent.
He's just 21, too.
I saw the 135L mentioned, and you should know that it may be the single best lens in Canon's arsenal. An 85mm 1.8 would come very close on a 1.6 crop to being a 135 equivalent.