Wedding lens

[glider64]

I was a 2nd shooter at a wedding yesterday and although i was given lenses to use by my friend i`m looking to get some of my own for future weddings, i currently own a canon 70-200 f4 L,canon 50mm F1.8, and sigma 105 F2.8 , the lighting was challenging so i would appreciate some advice on what i should but next my budget is approx £500.00 and my camera is a 70d

[Parsen66]

Re: Wedding lens

Given you have a good selection of lenses already my only suggestion would be something WA. With the light typically very poor it needs to be a fast one ideally but then the cost shoots up. I use a Sigma 10-20 F4-F5.6 and find it really excellent. There is a slightly faster F3.5 and within your budget

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sigma-10-20mm-EX-Canon-Digital/dp/B002D2VS9U

Hope that helps?

[glider64]

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Thanks for the reply, i would be happy to save a bit more if needed, as i don`t want to buy one and think if only

[beforeEosCamara]

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you have a good assortment of lens already you have any Speedlight's? for remote shooting as the pop up flash can act as a master?

or are you tiring to use natural lighting? the 85 1.8 canon is also a good lens to consider then when you have more gigs and your better established the canon 1.2l is a good choice and move your 70-200 to the is 2.8 mk2

[@imagesBV]

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I found little opportunity to keep swapping lenses and used only a 24-105 and 70-200 both f4L at the last one I did. I use full frame so the 24-105 option might be a bit long on a crop body....I suggest the 17-40 F4L (approx 24-70 equivalent)
A good speedlight I think is essential if you are going to be the official photographer. Hope that helps.

[Tigger]

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I found little opportunity to keep swapping lenses and used only a 24-105 and 70-200 both f4L at the last one I did. I use full frame so the 24-105 option might be a bit long on a crop body....I suggest the 17-40 F4L (approx 24-70 equivalent)
A good speedlight I think is essential if you are going to be the official photographer. Hope that helps.

agree - the last wedding I did the 24-105 went on and never got changed and the end result I was very pleased with, plus the couple ;o)

you don't need a bag full of lenses as in most cases you can just use your feet and move backward and forwards ;o) - The lens Brian said is a good call and the 17-40 F4L will give you everything you need on a crop... A flash is a must especially if a sunny day or shadows to offer fill in

[Mightyquin]

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Without question you should get a Sigma 17-50 f2.8. Perfect lens for covering a wedding.

[Nathaniel]

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I would recommend the Canon 24-105mm f4L. No hesitation at all.

[Mightyquin]

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I would recommend the Canon 24-105mm f4L. No hesitation at all.

He's using a crop sensor body though so I would suggest the Sigma as it's wider which can be essential in some venues and it's usefully faster too!

[Nathaniel]

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Oops! Agree with Mightyquin.

[glider64]

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I`ve taken a different option and got a 6D how would you go now considering the 6D is full frame

[Nathaniel]

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I would go for the 24-105 f4 lens- a brilliant lens in every way. I also have got the 6D and it is a superb partnership- a marriage made in heaven!!!!

[Tigger]

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I`ve taken a different option and got a 6D how would you go now considering the 6D is full frame

agree the 24-105 I used it for the bulk of the wedding shots i did and only moved to 16-35 when it was very tight

[glider64]

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My concern is F4 ,how does it cope in lower light conditions? i`m assuming the 6D comes more into play there,Harvey

[Nathaniel]

Re: Wedding lens

the 6D is an excellent camera for low light photography. I do a lot of low light work in the Cathedral with the 6D + 24-105mm lens.