david_thomas8 Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Hi I have a tokina 17mm atx pro f3.5 on a D70 quickflip with SB800 and remote control & a Nikkor 50mm f1.8 on a D100 with vertical grip. I also have a SB600 with numerous CF cards and tripod. Do you think that these lenses will yeild excellent results in a wedding scenario. Please discuss. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
________1 Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Do you like wide angle shots? You're going to be taking a lot 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimstrutz Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 I would want somthing wider, something in between, and something longer. I prefer more options, so I prefer to use a couple of zooms for weddings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eoghan Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 17*1.5(nikon's crop right?) = 25.5. That's pretty wide. But if 25mm and 75mm are your thing then go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djphoto Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 You can do just fine with that combo. It all depends on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmarkpainter Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 David, The Crop factor thing is very misleading. YES, 17 crops down to a tighter view...but you have to get VERY close to subjects to fill the Frame. I find that a 20mm feels quite wide on a DSLR. I am thinking seriously about getting a 12 -24dx for the occasional dramatic wide shot. I also think that you will find the 3.5 lens too slow to shoot without a Flash. A 24 or 28 f1.8 makes for an excellent slightly-wider-than-normal Fast lens. jmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry_ Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Have you shot much with the 17mm? Does it keep 'everything' straight at the edges of your images? For wedding work, a large group photo does not need a 'whoa!' from the lens adding a curve here and there at the edges.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce_rubenstein___nyc Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 The lens is rectilinear, it will not curve edges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmarkpainter Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 <<The lens is rectilinear, it will not curve edges.>> Mine sure did...right before I sold it :) jmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike dixon Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 <i>Do you think that these lenses will yeild excellent results in a wedding scenario. Please discuss.</i><P> I agree with Dave Jenkins: the answer to that question depends entirely on your skills. I wouldn't shoot a wedding with just a very wide angle and a short telephoto, but you may see things much differently than I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_d5 Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 You have to have an idea of what you want to achieve before you go shoot a wedding. Then determine the equipment necessary. Not the other way around. On a capable artist/photographer's hand, those lenses will yield excellent result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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