Rhinotherunt Looking for a Rock  7,129 posts Likes: 2 Joined Jun 2006 Location: Jasper, AL More info | Oct 31, 2006 11:16 | #16 Hmmm... For wedding stuff I would recommend Sigma 30 1.4 or Canon 35, Canon 50 1.4, and Canon 85 1.8. Then get a Sigma 70-200mm 2.8 and Tamron 28-75 2.8. You would have a great kit then. I would also add some lighting units. I like the 580EX flash units, but they are a lil pricey. Ryan McGill
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canonloader Cream of the Crop  More info | Oct 31, 2006 12:22 | #17 and came up with this alternative, 70-200 f/2.8 IS and the 17-85 f/4-5.6 IS Unless you are shooting in train tunnels or basements, I'd stay away from IS. Use higher ISO and flash and you will never need the extra 2 or 3 hundred parts that can get out of whack in an IS setup. Mitch- ____...^.^...____
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Borderfox Goldmember  1,367 posts Likes: 4 Joined Mar 2006 Location: Dunshaughlin, Ireland More info | I have a Sigma 70-200 f2.8 and a Sigma 18-50 f2.8 great value for what you get, just need an 85 f1.8 for a bit longer indoors to replace my 50 f1.8. Good luck choosing your lenses. Click Here and Join the POTN flickr Group Today!
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RichNY Goldmember  1,817 posts Likes: 3 Joined Sep 2006 More info | I've own both the 70-200 f/2.8 IS and the 85 f/1.8, both are stellar lenses. Nikon D3, D300, 10.5 Fisheye, 35 f/1.4, 50 f/1.4, 85 f/1.4, Zeiss 100 f/2, 105 f/2.5, 200 f/4 Micro, 200 f/2, 300 f/2.8, 14-24, 24-70, 70-200, SB-800x4, SB-900, SU-800, (3) Sunpak 120J (2) Profoto Acute 2400s,Chimera softboxes, (4)PW Multimax, (6) C-stands, (3) Bogen Superbooms, Autopoles
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Ok, their are a lot of ideas floating around here. Thanks everyone for your opinions, based on what I've heard here my thinking on this matter has evolved... So many good points, I wish I had a much larger budget now (doesn't everyone?) Canon EOS 30D (x2) - Canon Rebel XT (x2) - Canon EOS 650 (look it up!) - EFs 17-55 f/2.8 IS - EFs 18-55 Kit Lens - "Nifty Fifty" - EF 70-200 f/2.8 L - EF 85 f/1.8 (seems like L to me) - Peleng Fisheye - Sekonic L358 - Alien Bees AB800 (1) - Alien Bees ABR800 - Couple of Pocket Wizards - a bunch of DIY gear...
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Rhinotherunt Looking for a Rock 7,129 posts Likes: 2 Joined Jun 2006 Location: Jasper, AL More info | Oct 31, 2006 15:28 | #21 michaelsink wrote in post #2196845  Ok, their are a lot of ideas floating around here. Thanks everyone for your opinions, based on what I've heard here my thinking on this matter has evolved... So many good points, I wish I had a much larger budget now (doesn't everyone?) I have put together one more combo deal now... 70-200 2.8 IS (I really want this lens, and I think I could make it work for me) Canon 85 1.8 (low light, portrait, sports...) Sigma 20mm 1.8 (low-light, kinda wide-angle...) Opinions on this? Michael I would SERIOUSLY consider getting the Sigma 70-200mm 2.8 instead of the Canon if you are limited by funds. Then you could get some flash units. Ryan McGill
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RichNY Goldmember 1,817 posts Likes: 3 Joined Sep 2006 More info | Oct 31, 2006 15:44 | #22 michaelsink wrote in post #2196845 Ok, their are a lot of ideas floating around here. Thanks everyone for your opinions, based on what I've heard here my thinking on this matter has evolved... So many good points, I wish I had a much larger budget now (doesn't everyone?) I have put together one more combo deal now... 70-200 2.8 IS (I really want this lens, and I think I could make it work for me) Canon 85 1.8 (low light, portrait, sports...) Sigma 20mm 1.8 (low-light, kinda wide-angle...) Opinions on this? Michael I like your first two choices enough to have bought them myself. I had only suggested the 70-300 because it has great optics and would trim $1000 off your budget. I would not go for the Sigma 20mm 1.8 though. Nikon D3, D300, 10.5 Fisheye, 35 f/1.4, 50 f/1.4, 85 f/1.4, Zeiss 100 f/2, 105 f/2.5, 200 f/4 Micro, 200 f/2, 300 f/2.8, 14-24, 24-70, 70-200, SB-800x4, SB-900, SU-800, (3) Sunpak 120J (2) Profoto Acute 2400s,Chimera softboxes, (4)PW Multimax, (6) C-stands, (3) Bogen Superbooms, Autopoles
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BLINN Senior Member  587 posts Joined Jan 2005 Location: Coniston, Ontario More info | Nov 02, 2006 07:38 | #23 70-200 for sure......more uses..for your style MBCL Photography
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Ok, ordering today... Canon EOS 30D (x2) - Canon Rebel XT (x2) - Canon EOS 650 (look it up!) - EFs 17-55 f/2.8 IS - EFs 18-55 Kit Lens - "Nifty Fifty" - EF 70-200 f/2.8 L - EF 85 f/1.8 (seems like L to me) - Peleng Fisheye - Sekonic L358 - Alien Bees AB800 (1) - Alien Bees ABR800 - Couple of Pocket Wizards - a bunch of DIY gear...
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amarasme Member 146 posts Joined Sep 2006 Location: Spain More info | Nov 02, 2006 08:31 | #25 michaelsink wrote in post #2191961 I have an interest in doing concert/sports photography but intend to pay the bills with portrait and wedding work. I would start with the 85 f1.8, as it is a great lens for everything you want to do, portraits, concerts, weddings, indoor sports... Canon EOS 5D, 20D
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Rhinotherunt Looking for a Rock 7,129 posts Likes: 2 Joined Jun 2006 Location: Jasper, AL More info | Nov 02, 2006 08:50 | #26 Get the Sigma 70-200mm 2.8 and the 85 1.8 for less than the Canon 70-200 2.8 IS Ryan McGill
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