paula2 Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Hi there, I was hoping for some advice on lense choice for shooting weddings. I currently have a Nikon 70-200mm f2.8, a 50mm f1.4 and a 18-200mmVR on D200 & Fuji s5Pro bodies. My problem is that I am trying to upgrade my kit to all fast lenses, and therefore do I go for the 28-70 f2.8 or 17-55 f2.8? I cannot afford to buy both at the moment but need to cover a wedding in a few weeks. One possibility would be to take the Nikon 28-70 and buy a 18-50mm f2.8 sigma lense. Would this be a sensible solution or a false economy? Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks, Paula Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edsel_adams Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Have you looked in the archives? There just might be some threads related to this subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_smith28 Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Hi there, I have a pro photog for many years shooting for newspapers, freelance and a few weddings for my sins. The standard newspaper kit is 17-35mm 2.8 and 70-200mm. I would look at buying the 17-55mm as 99% of the time you can take a step back or forward or just crop a bit- you have the file size with your camera. Also the 28mm is not really wide enough you need to have a 20mm (film equivalent) for interior shots. cheeeers pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_saunders Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 A cynical person might point out that while he does have a great deal of experience to offer, Mr Adams' two usual replies to newbie questions can be found in the archives too.. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_saunders Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 ..and just so I'm offering something helpful too, I would go with what Peter says above except I'm a beginner- although I sold the 17-35 and went for the extra reach of the 17-55. My kit now consists of 17-55, 70-200 and 50 \1.8. Just want the 85 \1.4 and I feel I'll be 'complete'.. For now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie_caswell Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 I used both and preferred the 17-55 because it was more versatile. You want regret the purchase. Only gripe was it was sometimes too short on the focal length side. The 28-70 for receptions is super because it gave me that little extra reach I wanted. It is not wide enough for groups at the altar. Really sharp lens. The 17-55 is the no brainer choice unless you have another option for formals and large groups. I had a couple instances where it would be soft and never couldfigure out why, but is THE best all around lens in the Nikon lineup for versatility...IMNSHO I briefly used the 17-35 and found it too wide for my style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edsel_adams Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 I didn't mean to sound so sarcastic, I apologize. However, all of these zoom lens and digital camera questions, do seem repetitively, repetitive. If one spends five minutes researching this and similar topics, there are literally hundreds of related threads. I find that doing my own research in this manner, my knowledge is widened by the searching process itself. This is the beauty of this site! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_kinosh Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 I've used the Sigma 24-135 2.8-4.5 with great results. I've shot a coule of wedding with it and not had to change lenses. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_saunders Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Edsel, I do actually agree with your point (it made me smile) and always look myself before i post - you're right, as a beginner it is best to search first and often leads to reading and learning a lot more. Hope my comment was taken in the good-humoured spirit it was meant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zofia Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Can't go wrong with the 17-55 2.8 added to your stash. Then you won't need the kit lens, and with the 70-200 and the 50, you won't need anything else. Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchfalk Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Buy the 17-55, I only wish it was VR. Maybe a wide angle, bought the 12-24 nikon - switched to the 10-20 Sigma, also bought a 85 1.4 - wasnt impressed, took it back. Pick up an extra SB800 or two. BTW how do you like the Fuji S5 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paula2 Posted April 22, 2007 Author Share Posted April 22, 2007 Thank you everyone, i really appreciate your advice. I really like the S5 Mitch, I find it very similar to handle next to my D200, and I like the extra information that it retains out in the highlights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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