single lens?

[binliner]

We're going to a friends wedding in September and although they have a proper photographer they are encouraging guests to bring their cameras as well to record their day...

I want to take my camera but don't want to be loaded down with gear so the question is if I take my 30D which single lens from my sig list would you take?

Im currently leaning towards the 50mm as it's so small and light

[bwolford]

17-85mm = more flexibility.

[Valjoy]

Depends on what you want to capture...but if you dont want to be loaded down I would also lean towards the 50 .

I was a guest at an engagement party recently and took my 17-55 lens I regretted it and wished I had taken my 50...instead. I spent a lot of time worried about leaving my camera on table ...or I had to keep it dangling around my neck.

Also for you if you wanted to leave the flash at home you would have the advantage of the 50 being a faster lens..for low light.

[binliner]

thanks for the replies, you've both said exactly what I've been thinking... my first thought was the 17-85 for versatility but then I don't want to take the flash and want things as light as possible.

I'll probably be mainly taking candids and details but I suppose what Im really asking from those with experience is how limiting the 50mm will be?

[Gibbo]

Yes, you will almost certainly have to shoot with your speedlight if you want to take th 17-85. Personally, i would say the 50. It's pretty long on a your 30d which is ideal for candids, and it's your best bet for low light..

[tim]

Standard zoom + flash