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Need some lens advice...

Started Dec 15, 2012 | Discussions
Kowenjr New Member • Posts: 24
Need some lens advice...

I shoot primarily wildlife and landscapes, however every now and then I help shoot weddings as a second. I have been asked by a close friend, who is on a limited budget, to do their wedding (it will be their gift). I currently own a 7D body, 24-105L, 50 f1.4, 135L f2, & 12-24 f4 Tokina (plus my telephotos) I feel good about what I have since most will be flash photography, however I'm thinking I need a fast wide angle for shooting without the flash (the 50 on a crop is a little long). I always like buying "L" lenses but this time it's hard to justify. Also, I would like to buy some softboxes, another flash, and some light stands. I have been looking at the new 24 f2.8 IS, 28 f2.8 IS, 35 f2 IS, and the older 28 f1.8. I'm leaning towards the 28 f1.8 simply because it seems to have decent reviews and will allow me to purchase all the lighting needs easier. So I ask for your thoughts...(I'm good with out of the box thinking) Thanks

Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM Canon EOS 7D
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petrhino New Member • Posts: 19
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Consider renting the 24/1.4 L? Seems like you need a lens for one event. This would be the cheapest and best quality. Just a thought.

jumpingjack Contributing Member • Posts: 629
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The 35mm F2 without IS is in my opinion a superb lens.  Images from it are exceptionally sharp and I really can't see the point of IS on a 35mm lens.

I'm selling mine as I have the 17-55 F2.8 on a crop sensor which is also superb and I never really have the use for both.

New the 35mm F2 is around £200 UK.  You really can't go wrong.

davel33 Senior Member • Posts: 2,978
Re: Need some lens advice...

petrhino wrote:

Consider renting the 24/1.4 L? Seems like you need a lens for one event. This would be the cheapest and best quality. Just a thought.

This is a very good idea, I did it once for my daughters wedding, worked out great.  I found that 24mm was as wide as I liked to go for a portrait with one person.  That is why I like the 24-70 2.8 on a crop (yea I know a bit odd).

Best of luck

Dave

 davel33's gear list:davel33's gear list
Canon EOS R Canon EOS R6 Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM +29 more
OP Kowenjr New Member • Posts: 24
Re: Need some lens advice...

I have been really looking hard at the 17-55 since this post.  thanks for the advice

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