50 1.2L or 24-70 2.8L ??? [WEDDING]

[Fellipe de Paula]

Hi guys... If you had to choose between these two lenses for use at weddings which one would you?

The main negative point I can think about the 50 1.2L is when I have to shoot the groups shots, probably may be not have enought room space to frame everyone. But for these moments I'll use a 28-135 IS.

Thank you.

[Exit]

Is this going to be your only lens? I've started using all primes and will most likely not be going back to zoom lenses. The 50L is a great lens

[Fellipe de Paula]

Not really... Just sometimes I'll have to use only the 50 1.2L and the 28-135 IS... It's a family studio and sometimes, although rare, we have more than three weddings at the same day... So we were planning on getting another lens. :)

[danskim]

I'd choose the 24-70L.

[cjcastan]

If you're the main or only shooter. I would choose the 24-70. If you're a 2nd shooter or strictly photojournalist maybe consider the 50L

[lightsmith101]

Depends on the camera you use - big difference between the 27-70 on a 40D and a 5D. With a 1.6 crop camera the best lens would be the 17-55mm f2.8. For the 5D get the 24-70mm f2.8 or the Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 which has more reliable autofocus than the Canon zoom.

[picturecrazy]

I'm assuming you will be shooting with the 5D in your sig.

This is a no brainer. You need your basic standard lenses before anything else. The 24-70 is a fast standard zoom that you can shoot an entire wedding with. (provided you get a copy that can actually focus properly at 24mm)

The 50 1.2 on the other hand is more of a specialty lens. Add to that the fact that it lacks a floating element and suffers from focus shift when stopped down, which makes it a poor choice for a primary lens.

[Hermes]

I'd chose the 24-70L, for its 45 extra mm. A high-quality standard zoom is the most important lens you can have at a fast-paced shoot like a wedding. The 50L would be a very nice low-light/portrait lens for a second camera or a second shooter but It's not a priority - the 24-70L with a flash and a camera good at high ISOs will mean you'll always be capable of getting the shot.

[Fellipe de Paula]

Thank you guys! Decided on another 24-70 :)

[cdifoto]

24-70 without question. I use it for a good 90% of every wedding. If I had to stick with one prime only, it'd be more likely a 35L, but I'd still need something longer for the ceremony/first kiss/first dance. If I was going to use a 50, I'd be more inclined to choose the Canon 50mm f/1.4 or, if it's good, the Sigma 50mm f/1.4.

[myjunk]

I agree on the crop factor thing. I have a 24-70 (which I got over the 24-105 due to it's wider aperture)

The only thing that irks me on a crop factor is that it's not true 24mm which is a bummer on group shots.