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I have a wedding this Saturday. Our weather has been a little strange and I’m unsure about the light situation. The wedding has been put back to 4pm and the light starts to get low from about 4.30pm. I have a 70-200 F4 (non IS) and an 85 F 1.8. The wedding is outside and the sun will most probably be going down to the side of the couple. My question is what would be better, flash or higher ISO? I have an external flash for the 30D and I will have someone taking backup photos with a nifty fifty. Which lens would you go with? The zoom or prime? I am likely to be shooting handheld and have good technique. Sorry if this post asks so many things at once but I’m getting nervous. I have done weddings before but generally I have not been challenged by lower light conditions

Most of us who regularly shoot indoor ceremonies are used to shooting them at 1600, so high ISO isn't a big deal as long as you get your exposures close - in other words, don't underexpose and you'll be fine. If there's a really strong backlight behind the B or G, I would probably let the background blow. the 70-200 would be great for many parts of the ceremony, but I'm afraid you'll be hard pressed to get wide shots....can you bring a medium zoom?

Philco wrote in post #5387816
Most of us who regularly shoot indoor ceremonies are used to shooting them at 1600, so high ISO isn't a big deal as long as you get your exposures close - in other words, don't underexpose and you'll be fine. If there's a really strong backlight behind the B or G, I would probably let the background blow. the 70-200 would be great for many parts of the ceremony, but I'm afraid you'll be hard pressed to get wide shots....can you bring a medium zoom?

will try to get hold of one for the day. I was under the impression the 70-200 4 may not like the lower light (its non IS, Ive never had need for it as it is mainly used for daylight shoots) I love the 85, just not sure I want to be restricted by a prime

Yeah, the 70-200 F4 might be a bit of a stretch with low light photos. I'd consider getting a Tamron 24-70 2.8, maybe the sigma version of that lens, to cover the midrange. You could always rent the Canon 70-200 2.8 IS if needed be.

Zansho wrote in post #5387867
Yeah, the 70-200 F4 might be a bit of a stretch with low light photos. I'd consider getting a Tamron 24-70 2.8, maybe the sigma version of that lens, to cover the midrange. You could always rent the Canon 70-200 2.8 IS if needed be.

we have no rental for lenses within a five hour drive from us