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Okami · 02-12-2008, 12:14 PM

Hey all!

I got a K100d about a month ago and have been playing with the kit lens. I upgraded from a Panasonic FZ20 I had used for years. One of my buddies is getting married in two weeks and I was wondering if there was 1 lens you would take to a wedding what would it be? I don't have enough saved to afford to buy more than one as of no unfortunately

thanks a lot for all your help!

jshurak · 02-12-2008, 12:19 PM

Originally posted by Okami

Hey all!

I got a K100d about a month ago and have been playing with the kit lens. I upgraded from a Panasonic FZ20 I had used for years. One of my buddies is getting married in two weeks and I was wondering if there was 1 lens you would take to a wedding what would it be? I don't have enough saved to afford to buy more than one as of no unfortunately

thanks a lot for all your help!

I just bought a sigma 24-70 f2.8 with the intention of using it at a wedding. Its wide (somewhat....stupid crop factor) to semi tele (yeah! crop factor) with a fast 2.8 throughout the zoom.

Jodokast96 · 02-12-2008, 12:22 PM

I don't know specifically, but I'd start looking at f/2.8 18/28mm-70mm zoom.

**Lowell Goudge** · 02-12-2008, 12:24 PM

definitely the tamron 28-75 f2.8 is a winner.

you can use the kit lens if you need wider for big groups, but 28-75 is a great range for portraits.

You may have some weakness in the flash area. and this would be a tough trade off, because a really good flash will cost as much as the lens

Okami · 02-12-2008, 12:42 PM

Well Flash i was looking to get a Sigma 500 Super which is hovering around 140$ at stores right now.

thanks for the suggestions so far

)) i'm looking up the prices for some now

wlachan · 02-12-2008, 12:47 PM

If you aren't going to be the offical photographer of the day, I suggest you just use whatever you have and forget any lens or flash purchase. I never like the shoe flash look anyway which looks so aweful and boring w/o sufficent override and experience.

**Ash** · 02-12-2008, 12:51 PM

egordon99 has just sent a post on the forum's marketplace for a Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 for $275. Probably one of the best bangs for your buck in this field...

As mentioned, though, best to get the hang of what it can do beforehand to avoid disappointment.

lithos · 02-12-2008, 07:55 PM

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Finn · 02-12-2008, 08:23 PM

Originally posted by jshurak

Its wide (somewhat....stupid crop factor) to semi tele (yeah! crop factor)...

Okami · 02-13-2008, 09:03 AM

Thanks again guys

It's a small wedding with a small budget and he asked me as a favor so I told him to not have any big expectations but i'll do my best. I've known the couple for years so just would atleast like to put myself in the best position as possible to get good pictures for them.

attack11 · 02-13-2008, 09:11 AM

the fa50mm f1.4 is fantastic for portraits with the crop. it's extremely sharp at f2 and smaller.

jshurak · 02-13-2008, 09:13 AM

Originally posted by Okami

Thanks again guys

It's a small wedding with a small budget and he asked me as a favor so I told him to not have any big expectations but i'll do my best. I've known the couple for years so just would atleast like to put myself in the best position as possible to get good pictures for them.

Remember, you can always move yourself around. (to an extent) One of the more common problems I see with weddings like this is the lighting.

That being said, take some general steps to do the best you can. Scope out the location of the wedding for the best light. If its indoors, see what their policy on using a flash is. If you don't have a flash, get one. Even if you have nice sun to work with, watch for shadows that need to be filled. Take a friend and have them model for you. Basically prepare. You'll do alright!

ftpaddict · 02-13-2008, 09:43 AM

EF 85mm f/1.2?

02-12-2008, 12:14 PM	#1
Okami Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 376	Suggestions for a Lens at a Wedding Hey all! I got a K100d about a month ago and have been playing with the kit lens. I upgraded from a Panasonic FZ20 I had used for years. One of my buddies is getting married in two weeks and I was wondering if there was 1 lens you would take to a wedding what would it be? I don't have enough saved to afford to buy more than one as of no unfortunately thanks a lot for all your help!

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02-12-2008, 12:19 PM	#2
jshurak Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: philadelphia Posts: 626	Originally posted by Okami Hey all! I got a K100d about a month ago and have been playing with the kit lens. I upgraded from a Panasonic FZ20 I had used for years. One of my buddies is getting married in two weeks and I was wondering if there was 1 lens you would take to a wedding what would it be? I don't have enough saved to afford to buy more than one as of no unfortunately thanks a lot for all your help! I just bought a sigma 24-70 f2.8 with the intention of using it at a wedding. Its wide (somewhat....stupid crop factor) to semi tele (yeah! crop factor) with a fast 2.8 throughout the zoom.

02-12-2008, 12:22 PM	#3
Jodokast96 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Erial, NJ USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,134	I don't know specifically, but I'd start looking at f/2.8 18/28mm-70mm zoom.

02-12-2008, 12:24 PM	#4
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,892	definitely the tamron 28-75 f2.8 is a winner. you can use the kit lens if you need wider for big groups, but 28-75 is a great range for portraits. You may have some weakness in the flash area. and this would be a tough trade off, because a really good flash will cost as much as the lens

02-12-2008, 12:42 PM	#5
Okami Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 376 Original Poster	Well Flash i was looking to get a Sigma 500 Super which is hovering around 140$ at stores right now. thanks for the suggestions so far )) i'm looking up the prices for some now

02-12-2008, 12:47 PM	#6
wlachan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 2,625	If you aren't going to be the offical photographer of the day, I suggest you just use whatever you have and forget any lens or flash purchase. I never like the shoe flash look anyway which looks so aweful and boring w/o sufficent override and experience.

02-12-2008, 12:51 PM	#7
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	egordon99 has just sent a post on the forum's marketplace for a Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 for $275. Probably one of the best bangs for your buck in this field... As mentioned, though, best to get the hang of what it can do beforehand to avoid disappointment.

02-12-2008, 07:55 PM	#8
lithos Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brisbane, QLD, AUS Posts: 3,261	[prime junkie]...FA 43 Limited...[/prime junkie]

02-12-2008, 08:23 PM	#9
Finn Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,056	Originally posted by jshurak Its wide (somewhat....stupid crop factor) to semi tele (yeah! crop factor)...

02-13-2008, 09:03 AM	#10
Okami Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 376 Original Poster	Thanks again guys It's a small wedding with a small budget and he asked me as a favor so I told him to not have any big expectations but i'll do my best. I've known the couple for years so just would atleast like to put myself in the best position as possible to get good pictures for them.

02-13-2008, 09:11 AM	#11
attack11 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ottawa, ON - Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 658	the fa50mm f1.4 is fantastic for portraits with the crop. it's extremely sharp at f2 and smaller.

02-13-2008, 09:13 AM	#12
jshurak Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: philadelphia Posts: 626	Originally posted by Okami Thanks again guys It's a small wedding with a small budget and he asked me as a favor so I told him to not have any big expectations but i'll do my best. I've known the couple for years so just would atleast like to put myself in the best position as possible to get good pictures for them. Remember, you can always move yourself around. (to an extent) One of the more common problems I see with weddings like this is the lighting. That being said, take some general steps to do the best you can. Scope out the location of the wedding for the best light. If its indoors, see what their policy on using a flash is. If you don't have a flash, get one. Even if you have nice sun to work with, watch for shadows that need to be filled. Take a friend and have them model for you. Basically prepare. You'll do alright!

02-13-2008, 09:43 AM	#13
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	EF 85mm f/1.2?

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