Optimum setup for wedding ceremony in church.

MViborg · 05-26-2017, 07:48 AM

What would you run with and why?
Available gear: k1 and k3 with grips.
Fa43, fa77, dfa28-105, tamron 70-200 f2.8, da 20-40. Some manual lenses.

My own thoughts:
k3 and 20-40 for wide, k1 and 70-200 for close ups.
At really low light I might have to shoot one of the fa's on k1 instead.

Thanks in advance if you choose to chime in.
M.

photoptimist · 05-26-2017, 08:09 AM

Hmmmm.. why match the wide angle lens to the narrow sensor and the narrow angle lens to the wide sensor?

K3 & 20-40 gives an FF equivalent of 30-60 which with the K-1 & 70-200 covers 30 to 200.

K3 & 70-200 gives an FF equivalent of 105-300 which with the K-1 & 28-205 covers 28 to 300.

Unless you really like the the rendering or handling of the 20-40 on the K3, the 28-105 on the K1 will provide both a greater focal length flexibility and enable even more reach by using the 70-200 on the K3.

MViborg · 05-26-2017, 09:48 AM

Thanks for your input.
I'm less confident in the Speed and accuracy of af with the 70-200 on k3, it seems a tad slower and less decisive. That's why I think it will go on the other body.

M.

ChristianRock · 05-26-2017, 10:35 AM

If you have the room to maneuver, the 77 on the K-1 would work in any light... while the 20-40 in the K-3 would get the wider shots, but not so wide that people would look distorted. Having the 70-200 at hand if you get stuck in a place and need the different FLs would also be handy.

Higher FLs is where you'll need higher shutter speeds (and higher ISO to be able to do that), so having the tele(s) on the K-1 is actually the better approach, I think.

Having a 2nd shooter, IMHO, is far more important than the decision about what gear to use, by the way. I only do small events as a gift to friends, but if I ever did a wedding, I would not do it without the 2nd photog. It's too fast and you can't keep moving around all the time, but you can't take the whole wedding from only a couple of angles. Having one photog, for example, focusing (literally

) on the bride, unimpeded, as she comes in while the other makes sure to get all the reactions from the groom, is priceless.

MViborg · 05-26-2017, 01:47 PM

Thanks to you too for your input!
I do have a second shooter for the ceremony and to assist with reflectors etc. for the posed photos afterwards.
More opinions?
Thanks again
M

aleonx3 · 05-27-2017, 08:21 AM

You didn't say whether you are the primary (or the only) photographer in that event... so I would assume that you are just an invited guest and a casual shoot. Then I would agree with the posters suggestion in the above.

However, if you are the primary and only shooter, I would suggest that you forget about your long (tamron 70-200) lens there. There is no use for that at all in that occasion. You stay with the fast but short and medium focal length lenses because you are much closer to the action than anyone else. I am an event photographer and have done many weddings. If you are going to shoot a wedding, a second shooter is almost as essential as the first one.

In your situation, I would suggest that you keep the DA20-40 in the k-3, and DFA-28-105 on the k-1. Keep the 43 and 77 in case you need to swap out th DFA28-105; don't even bother with the 70-200 heavy lens. It is better to get closer (if you are a photographer) than backing out further. That's just IMHO.

audiobomber · 05-27-2017, 10:35 AM

Originally posted by aleonx3

It is better to get closer (if you are a photographer) than backing out further.

Not during the ceremony it's not.

I agree with K-3/ 20-40 and K-1/ 70-200mm.

When you want to use flash, then K-1/ 28-105. For example, during the meal, or at the reception, when you won't disturb the occasion, lighting is dim and may want a deeper DOF.

Last edited by audiobomber; 06-08-2017 at 11:09 AM.

MViborg · 05-27-2017, 01:46 PM

Thank you very much guys.
Your input and thoughts are much appreciated.

Wheatfield · 06-08-2017, 10:36 AM

Originally posted by MViborg

What would you run with and why?
Available gear: k1 and k3 with grips.
Fa43, fa77, dfa28-105, tamron 70-200 f2.8, da 20-40. Some manual lenses.

My own thoughts:
k3 and 20-40 for wide, k1 and 70-200 for close ups.
At really low light I might have to shoot one of the fa's on k1 instead.

Thanks in advance if you choose to chime in.
M.

FA43 on the K1, FA77 on the K3.

---------- Post added 06-08-17 at 11:39 AM ----------

Originally posted by MViborg

Thanks to you too for your input!
I do have a second shooter for the ceremony and to assist with reflectors etc. for the posed photos afterwards.
More opinions?
Thanks again
M

If you are the primary shooter and are asking questions like this, you should bow out gracefully and let someone who knows what they are doing take over. You should be second shooter, not the primary.

05-26-2017, 07:48 AM	#1
MViborg Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 35	Optimum setup for wedding ceremony in church. What would you run with and why? Available gear: k1 and k3 with grips. Fa43, fa77, dfa28-105, tamron 70-200 f2.8, da 20-40. Some manual lenses. My own thoughts: k3 and 20-40 for wide, k1 and 70-200 for close ups. At really low light I might have to shoot one of the fa's on k1 instead. Thanks in advance if you choose to chime in. M.

05-27-2017, 08:21 AM	#6
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	You didn't say whether you are the primary (or the only) photographer in that event... so I would assume that you are just an invited guest and a casual shoot. Then I would agree with the posters suggestion in the above. However, if you are the primary and only shooter, I would suggest that you forget about your long (tamron 70-200) lens there. There is no use for that at all in that occasion. You stay with the fast but short and medium focal length lenses because you are much closer to the action than anyone else. I am an event photographer and have done many weddings. If you are going to shoot a wedding, a second shooter is almost as essential as the first one. In your situation, I would suggest that you keep the DA20-40 in the k-3, and DFA-28-105 on the k-1. Keep the 43 and 77 in case you need to swap out th DFA28-105; don't even bother with the 70-200 heavy lens. It is better to get closer (if you are a photographer) than backing out further. That's just IMHO. Last edited by aleonx3; 05-27-2017 at 08:28 AM.

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05-26-2017, 08:09 AM	#2
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,122	Hmmmm.. why match the wide angle lens to the narrow sensor and the narrow angle lens to the wide sensor? K3 & 20-40 gives an FF equivalent of 30-60 which with the K-1 & 70-200 covers 30 to 200. K3 & 70-200 gives an FF equivalent of 105-300 which with the K-1 & 28-205 covers 28 to 300. Unless you really like the the rendering or handling of the 20-40 on the K3, the 28-105 on the K1 will provide both a greater focal length flexibility and enable even more reach by using the 70-200 on the K3.

05-26-2017, 09:48 AM	#3
MViborg Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 35 Original Poster	Thanks for your input. I'm less confident in the Speed and accuracy of af with the 70-200 on k3, it seems a tad slower and less decisive. That's why I think it will go on the other body. M.

05-26-2017, 10:35 AM	#4
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	If you have the room to maneuver, the 77 on the K-1 would work in any light... while the 20-40 in the K-3 would get the wider shots, but not so wide that people would look distorted. Having the 70-200 at hand if you get stuck in a place and need the different FLs would also be handy. Higher FLs is where you'll need higher shutter speeds (and higher ISO to be able to do that), so having the tele(s) on the K-1 is actually the better approach, I think. Having a 2nd shooter, IMHO, is far more important than the decision about what gear to use, by the way. I only do small events as a gift to friends, but if I ever did a wedding, I would not do it without the 2nd photog. It's too fast and you can't keep moving around all the time, but you can't take the whole wedding from only a couple of angles. Having one photog, for example, focusing (literally ) on the bride, unimpeded, as she comes in while the other makes sure to get all the reactions from the groom, is priceless.

05-26-2017, 01:47 PM	#5
MViborg Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 35 Original Poster	Thanks to you too for your input! I do have a second shooter for the ceremony and to assist with reflectors etc. for the posed photos afterwards. More opinions? Thanks again M

05-27-2017, 10:35 AM	#7
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by aleonx3 It is better to get closer (if you are a photographer) than backing out further. Not during the ceremony it's not. I agree with K-3/ 20-40 and K-1/ 70-200mm. When you want to use flash, then K-1/ 28-105. For example, during the meal, or at the reception, when you won't disturb the occasion, lighting is dim and may want a deeper DOF. Last edited by audiobomber; 06-08-2017 at 11:09 AM.

05-27-2017, 01:46 PM	#8
MViborg Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 35 Original Poster	Thank you very much guys. Your input and thoughts are much appreciated.

06-08-2017, 10:36 AM	#9
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Originally posted by MViborg What would you run with and why? Available gear: k1 and k3 with grips. Fa43, fa77, dfa28-105, tamron 70-200 f2.8, da 20-40. Some manual lenses. My own thoughts: k3 and 20-40 for wide, k1 and 70-200 for close ups. At really low light I might have to shoot one of the fa's on k1 instead. Thanks in advance if you choose to chime in. M. FA43 on the K1, FA77 on the K3. ---------- Post added 06-08-17 at 11:39 AM ---------- Originally posted by MViborg Thanks to you too for your input! I do have a second shooter for the ceremony and to assist with reflectors etc. for the posed photos afterwards. More opinions? Thanks again M If you are the primary shooter and are asking questions like this, you should bow out gracefully and let someone who knows what they are doing take over. You should be second shooter, not the primary.