Hey guys,
I'm going to be doing a wedding this upcoming weekend.I'm looking at getting a BIG aperture lens. like a 85mm f/1.2 However i do have the 1.8 curious if it worth going to that low of an aperture? Is it worth getting another lens? Thoughts?
Playonpics.com Senior Member 929 posts Joined Jan 2008 Location: Canada NS More info | Jul 09, 2011 21:00 | #1 Hey guys, Canon 1D MarkIII | Canon 7D | 70-200mm F/2.8L | 24-70mm F/2.8L| 300mm F/2.8L IS | 50mm f/1.8 | 85mm f/1.8 | 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye | 580EXII Flash | Computrekker | ThinkTank roller and beltsystem | Elinchrom (2) Dlites 4IT Canon Platinum CPS Member
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nicksan Man I Like to Fart  24,738 posts Likes: 53 Joined Oct 2006 Location: NYC More info | Jul 09, 2011 22:37 | #2 Your 85 1.8 will more than likely be fine.
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ChelseySomohano Senior Member  317 posts Joined Feb 2010 Location: Nashville, TN More info | Jul 09, 2011 23:15 | #3 35L for sure. With that combo, you can't go wrong. 50D | 35L | 24-70L | 50 1.8 |
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Jul 11, 2011 17:49 | #4 hummm i have a 24-70 would the 35 really be needed? Canon 1D MarkIII | Canon 7D | 70-200mm F/2.8L | 24-70mm F/2.8L| 300mm F/2.8L IS | 50mm f/1.8 | 85mm f/1.8 | 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye | 580EXII Flash | Computrekker | ThinkTank roller and beltsystem | Elinchrom (2) Dlites 4IT Canon Platinum CPS Member
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Jul 11, 2011 17:51 | #5 Also my other question to you guys is for group photos, i need some sample shots. i'm not overly sure what to do with them... I think i have the bride and group shots Canon 1D MarkIII | Canon 7D | 70-200mm F/2.8L | 24-70mm F/2.8L| 300mm F/2.8L IS | 50mm f/1.8 | 85mm f/1.8 | 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye | 580EXII Flash | Computrekker | ThinkTank roller and beltsystem | Elinchrom (2) Dlites 4IT Canon Platinum CPS Member
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ChelseySomohano Senior Member 317 posts Joined Feb 2010 Location: Nashville, TN More info | Jul 11, 2011 17:52 | #6 Playonpics.com wrote in post #12741505  hummm i have a 24-70 would the 35 really be needed? Doesn't even compare. As for samples, check out the wedding sharing pages. 50D | 35L | 24-70L | 50 1.8 |
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Jul 11, 2011 17:58 | #7 Alright. Well i will test drive both lens the 35 and the 85 Canon 1D MarkIII | Canon 7D | 70-200mm F/2.8L | 24-70mm F/2.8L| 300mm F/2.8L IS | 50mm f/1.8 | 85mm f/1.8 | 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye | 580EXII Flash | Computrekker | ThinkTank roller and beltsystem | Elinchrom (2) Dlites 4IT Canon Platinum CPS Member
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ChelseySomohano Senior Member 317 posts Joined Feb 2010 Location: Nashville, TN More info | Jul 11, 2011 19:09 | #8 I don't like the 85 on my crop sensor. The 50 1.2L is pretty magical if you like primes, as is the 135 f/2 and incredibly sharp. 50D | 35L | 24-70L | 50 1.8 |
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Arman'sPhotography Senior Member  663 posts Joined Dec 2009 Location: Milton, Ontario More info | Jul 11, 2011 21:15 | #9 Playonpics.com wrote in post #12731889 Hey guys, I'm going to be doing a wedding this upcoming weekend.I'm looking at getting a BIG aperture lens. like a 85mm f/1.2 However i do have the 1.8 curious if it worth going to that low of an aperture? Is it worth getting another lens? Thoughts? After looking on your footer , you have pretty much enough for a great wedding shoot! Toronto Wedding Photographer
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