Amateur Wedding Photography Setup

johnnie518 · 11-16-2012, 11:45 AM

Thanks everyone for the great input. With my limited budget, I've decided to go with this setup:

Tamron 17-50 2.8 w/ CPL (owned)
DA 15 f4 limited (rented for $70 for two weeks)
F50 1.7 ($200)

bdery · 11-16-2012, 01:46 PM

Originally posted by johnnie518

Tammy 17-50 f2.8 for general purpose

It should serve in most situations

Originally posted by johnnie518

Renting a 15mm f4 for landscape. Think I should replace this with a fisheye?

Most people don't dig the fisheye look, I'd think about that a long time. If you like 15, fine, otherwise something like 21 might be better. Especially since you have 17 with your Tammy.

Originally posted by johnnie518

Need suggestions on a fast prime (30-50mm) for night/creative shots. I have a Sigma 50 f2.8 and a M-50 f.17 but I was thinking something like a f1.4

You absolutely need a fast 50, FA50 f1,4 or a used F50 f1,7 are your best bets.

Originally posted by johnnie518

Honestly I'm worried if the 17-50 will be able to do most of the heavy lifting.

You should manage well.

kaiserz · 11-16-2012, 02:11 PM

I own the DA 15, and I believe that it doesn't have that "Fisheye" look. Also the DA 15 is very easy to correct at PP. It is a very fun lens but be warned it is kinda hard to use because of its "perspective". Anyway if you're still interested in fisheye for weddings here's a good video

You Tube

BTW that is how I shoot my DA15 and my late 10 - 20 for family events. But here's my question to you, do you really think you'll have time to interchange lenses while at a wedding?

johnnie518 · 11-16-2012, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by kaiserz

I own the DA 15, and I believe that it doesn't have that "Fisheye" look. Also the DA 15 is very easy to correct at PP. It is a very fun lens but be warned it is kinda hard to use because of its "perspective". Anyway if you're still interested in fisheye for weddings here's a good video The Art of the Fisheye - YouTube BTW that is how I shoot my DA15 and my late 10 - 20 for family events. But here's my question to you, do you really think you'll have time to interchange lenses while at a wedding?

Probably not but I'll see how it plays out. My intention isn't to fully capture the entire wedding per se, but to capture the entire trip and experience in Jamaica with my friends.

So with that said, I think the 15 will fit great for getting in everyone into the frame.

Thanks to LBA, I just got a DA35 2.4 as well. Just wanted to try it out for fun.

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11-16-2012, 11:45 AM	#16
johnnie518 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 65 Original Poster	Thanks everyone for the great input. With my limited budget, I've decided to go with this setup: Tamron 17-50 2.8 w/ CPL (owned) DA 15 f4 limited (rented for $70 for two weeks) F50 1.7 ($200)

11-16-2012, 01:46 PM	#17
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Originally posted by johnnie518 Tammy 17-50 f2.8 for general purpose It should serve in most situations Originally posted by johnnie518 Renting a 15mm f4 for landscape. Think I should replace this with a fisheye? Most people don't dig the fisheye look, I'd think about that a long time. If you like 15, fine, otherwise something like 21 might be better. Especially since you have 17 with your Tammy. Originally posted by johnnie518 Need suggestions on a fast prime (30-50mm) for night/creative shots. I have a Sigma 50 f2.8 and a M-50 f.17 but I was thinking something like a f1.4 You absolutely need a fast 50, FA50 f1,4 or a used F50 f1,7 are your best bets. Originally posted by johnnie518 Honestly I'm worried if the 17-50 will be able to do most of the heavy lifting. You should manage well.

11-16-2012, 02:23 PM	#19
johnnie518 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 65 Original Poster	Originally posted by kaiserz I own the DA 15, and I believe that it doesn't have that "Fisheye" look. Also the DA 15 is very easy to correct at PP. It is a very fun lens but be warned it is kinda hard to use because of its "perspective". Anyway if you're still interested in fisheye for weddings here's a good video The Art of the Fisheye - YouTube BTW that is how I shoot my DA15 and my late 10 - 20 for family events. But here's my question to you, do you really think you'll have time to interchange lenses while at a wedding? Probably not but I'll see how it plays out. My intention isn't to fully capture the entire wedding per se, but to capture the entire trip and experience in Jamaica with my friends. So with that said, I think the 15 will fit great for getting in everyone into the frame. Thanks to LBA, I just got a DA35 2.4 as well. Just wanted to try it out for fun.