I am debating the merits a Sigma 18-50mm EX over a Sigma 24-70mm EX. For 18-50mm, I am concerned if 50mm is long enough. For 24-70mm, I am concerned if 24mm is wide enough for 1.6x crop.
What lenses do you use for weddings?
pieq314 Goldmember 1,102 posts Joined Apr 2006 More info | May 09, 2006 12:44 | #1 I am debating the merits a Sigma 18-50mm EX over a Sigma 24-70mm EX. For 18-50mm, I am concerned if 50mm is long enough. For 24-70mm, I am concerned if 24mm is wide enough for 1.6x crop. Canon 1D Mk III/5D2, Sigma 50mm f/1.4, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX, Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS, Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS, Sigma 17-35mm f/2.8-4 EX, Canon 85/1.8, Canon 100/2.8 IS macro, Canon 135/2, Sigma 150-500 OS, Canon 500 f/4 IS
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XMX Member  88 posts Joined May 2006 Location: Brighton, MI More info | May 09, 2006 12:50 | #2 Canon 18-75 IS. Booyah.
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XMX wrote: Canon 18-75 IS. Booyah. How much does the IS help its small aperture of f/4-f/5.6? In other words, with IS, what would be the comparable f-stop, assuming the subject is stationary? Canon 1D Mk III/5D2, Sigma 50mm f/1.4, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX, Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS, Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS, Sigma 17-35mm f/2.8-4 EX, Canon 85/1.8, Canon 100/2.8 IS macro, Canon 135/2, Sigma 150-500 OS, Canon 500 f/4 IS
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song4themoon Goldmember  3,039 posts Joined Dec 2005 Location: Maryland More info | May 09, 2006 13:08 | #4 I am really not sure if any of them is fast enough for weddings. www.forever-yesterday.com
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newgenphoto Senior Member  854 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jul 2004 Location: Fresno,CA. More info | May 09, 2006 14:01 | #5 24-70mm L here.... it's B-E-A-UTIFUL!! Jasen Master
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tonyfanning Senior Member  834 posts Likes: 2 Joined Jan 2006 Location: Colwyn Bay,North Wales, UK More info | May 09, 2006 17:20 | #6 50mm f1.8, Tamron 28-75mm f2.8, gonna get 70-200mm f4L soon. Regards, Tony
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spencer87 Goldmember  1,128 posts Joined Apr 2005 More info | May 09, 2006 17:43 | #7 might help to have some information about the wedding itself. i shot a wedding saturday, kept my Tamron 28-75 on my 20d the entire time, and the 17-40 on the backup body. but both the reception and wedding were outdoors in mid-afternoon, so you may need something faster.
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subtle_spectre Goldmember  1,657 posts Joined Aug 2005 More info | May 09, 2006 17:50 | #8 Depends on the shot I want and the space. I am hard pressed to saddle up without a 24-70 mounted, though. I am partial to my 70-200, as well.
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Papaw Senior Member  765 posts Joined Sep 2004 Location: North Central Texas More info | Using mostly 17-40L. Also have 35L and 70-200 f2.8 on standby. I think if its at all possible the 17-40 works best as you do have some zoom and it forces you to get closer (when possible) to the subjects, making a better picture, and it's width is very handy as people usually want lots of people in the pose. . 1D MKIIN 30D 20D and G6
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mizuno Goldmember 1,680 posts Joined Dec 2005 Location: Hobart, Australia More info |  Permanent banI took all of these with a 50mm f1.8: https://photography-on-the.net …php?p=1490784#post1490784 DAN CRIPPS PHOTOGRAPHY
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XMX Member 88 posts Joined May 2006 Location: Brighton, MI More info | pieq314 wrote: How much does the IS help its small aperture of f/4-f/5.6? In other words, with IS, what would be the comparable f-stop, assuming the subject is stationary? Now I would tell you about a 3.5 from what I have seen however my mother uses the lens more then I do so I would have to get back to you on that one. I use a 50 1.8 alot and I love it for the price. Check that one out.
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tim Light Bringer  51,010 posts Likes: 375 Joined Nov 2004 Location: Wellington, New Zealand More info | May 09, 2006 21:10 | #12 I use every lens in my bag. The most used lenses are Tamron 28-75 (replacing with Canon 24-70L some time) and Canon 50mm F1.4. Also use Tokina 12-24 F4, Canon 70-200 IS, and 100mm macro. I could, however, shoot 90% of a wedding with the 50mm prime and get nice shots, but having wide, long, and zoom is really handy. Professional wedding photographer, solution architect and general technical guy with multiple Amazon Web Services certifications.
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jj1987 Goldmember 1,398 posts Joined Oct 2005 Location: Florida More info | May 09, 2006 21:44 | #13 we really need to get a search feature on this site........Oh wait we have one!
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jj1987 wrote: we really need to get a search feature on this site........Oh wait we have one!  We need a sticky thread similar to this one: Canon 1D Mk III/5D2, Sigma 50mm f/1.4, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX, Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS, Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS, Sigma 17-35mm f/2.8-4 EX, Canon 85/1.8, Canon 100/2.8 IS macro, Canon 135/2, Sigma 150-500 OS, Canon 500 f/4 IS
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AjP Senior Member  813 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jun 2005 Location: DFW, US More info | Mostly "Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still."
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