"Kotsinadelis, Peter (Peter)" wrote:
>
> I read all the comments and have to say that some were very funny.
> The workhorse lens for a wedding shooter using EOS is the 28-70L lens.
> Next would be the 17-35L or similar. Last would be the 70-200L.
> For those that have not shot a wedding, it is like combat photography.
> You do not get a second chance if you mess up. Yes, it is best
> to shoot around Ff5.6-F8 with a good high-powered flash. You could also
> use the 28-135IS lens and use a slower shutter speed to gain the ambient
> light.
> You DO NOT want to shoot at F2.8, as the DOF is too shallow. For the
> individual
> who wanted to rent a 70-200mm L to shoot the wedding, that would be the last
>
> thing I would use. First would be the Camera, 28-xxx lens, powerful flash
> (550EX or QFlash),
> Wide Angle lens, then last the 70-200mm. Rarely will you a focal length
> greater than 100mm.
>
> Peter K
Peter,
>From the lens list you presented it looks like you have been there,
shooting weddings.
I can't remember a wedding shooter using a long lens at any of the
weddings I have attended since becoming interested in photography.
Before that I never paid attention to the equipment. I do see a lot of
powerful flashes, like you said, and very little time spent focussing on
manual cameras.
Bob
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