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audiobomber · 12-03-2008, 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by ashamsuddin

I want to get her a good quality lens that she can use to get some great shots, but I can only afford one right now.

Right now she has the kit lens (18-55) and a Sigma 70-200 (f 4-???) - on a *istDL

We know that she needs something with a lower F stop, but what focal range does she need?

I know she'll eventually need two cameras, a few lenses, blah, blah, blah.

But for now, which one lens should I invest in?

Get a good flash for the kit lens and buy an FA 50mm 1.4 for the formal portraits. Learning to use the flash well will take some time. Wedding photographers know better than to strictly rely on natural light and fast lenses.

12-03-2008, 09:27 AM	#34
audiobomber Pentaxian Location: Sudbury, Ontario Gallery Photos: 0 Posts: 1,010	Originally Posted by ashamsuddin I want to get her a good quality lens that she can use to get some great shots, but I can only afford one right now. Right now she has the kit lens (18-55) and a Sigma 70-200 (f 4-???) - on a *istDL We know that she needs something with a lower F stop, but what focal range does she need? I know she'll eventually need two cameras, a few lenses, blah, blah, blah. But for now, which one lens should I invest in? Get a good flash for the kit lens and buy an FA 50mm 1.4 for the formal portraits. Learning to use the flash well will take some time. Wedding photographers know better than to strictly rely on natural light and fast lenses.