Any Suggestions At All - Freestyle Wedding for My Work Colleague

GhoSStrider · 11-19-2010, 07:48 AM

Originally posted by Thorolf

I was even toying with the idea of taking the Tamron SP 180mm F2.5 to be even futher away as it is a large venue.

First of all, congrats on being one of the 3000 lucky enough to own one of the these gems. I think my 180mm f2.5 is my second favorite lens behind the FA 77mm.

I've shot my 180mm f2.5 at a couple of weddings, but in the end, it's kind of a big heavy monster to have to lug around. Additionally, nailing focus on moving subjects at f2.5 proved to be quite a challenge for me. The DOF is really thin, and it's easy to be off just a bit with the focus.

If I were in your shoes, I think I would leave it behind. Or, if you have someplace you could keep it safely, you could bring it along and if you find yourself wishing you had something longer you could get it at that point. As much as I like the lens, I think it would prove to be a bit of a boat anchor for your shoot.

Voytech · 11-19-2010, 08:23 AM

Not much I can add to what was already said, other than I'd love to be in your shoes! Just imagine - dozens of people all dressed up and looking their best, all in one room, all having fun! Plenty of photo opportunities there!

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version E-mail to a Friend	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Machinery Snowmobile Freestyle, anyone?	MrEspie	Post Your Photos!	4	10-18-2010 09:57 AM
Fall Freestyle Catalog	Ratmagiclady	Film Processing, Scanning, and Darkroom	7	08-15-2010 05:29 PM
todays wedding client.. and I let the DA*16-50 do the work	devisor	Post Your Photos!	22	03-17-2010 01:13 PM
??Good lens 4 wedding work?	rmtagg	Pentax Camera and Field Accessories	5	06-29-2008 05:58 AM
Suggestions for a Lens at a Wedding	Okami	Pentax DSLR Discussion	12	02-13-2008 09:43 AM

11-19-2010, 07:48 AM	#16
GhoSStrider Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: 14er Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 323	Originally posted by Thorolf I was even toying with the idea of taking the Tamron SP 180mm F2.5 to be even futher away as it is a large venue. First of all, congrats on being one of the 3000 lucky enough to own one of the these gems. I think my 180mm f2.5 is my second favorite lens behind the FA 77mm. I've shot my 180mm f2.5 at a couple of weddings, but in the end, it's kind of a big heavy monster to have to lug around. Additionally, nailing focus on moving subjects at f2.5 proved to be quite a challenge for me. The DOF is really thin, and it's easy to be off just a bit with the focus. If I were in your shoes, I think I would leave it behind. Or, if you have someplace you could keep it safely, you could bring it along and if you find yourself wishing you had something longer you could get it at that point. As much as I like the lens, I think it would prove to be a bit of a boat anchor for your shoot.

11-19-2010, 08:23 AM	#17
Voytech Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY/NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 952	Not much I can add to what was already said, other than I'd love to be in your shoes! Just imagine - dozens of people all dressed up and looking their best, all in one room, all having fun! Plenty of photo opportunities there!