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<p>Pete, thanks for chiming in. That's why I asked the question-which lens to get next? I can't afford to have 2 primes and 2 zooms at the moment. I have the 35 1.4 & 70-200. Which lens would you get next?</p>

<p>Fellow Photogs, I really need your help! I'm fairly new to the wedding industry and have one year of experience under my belt, with 10 weddings done this year-one as a primary for a friend. My question is on lenses. Yes, the typical, but strategically important question (when funds are limited) on which lens to get next. <br /><br />This past year, I've use mainly the Canon 70-200 f/2.8L IS II on my 5D Mark II & the Sigma 35 f/1.4 on my Mark III. I've just sold my never used Canon 50 f/1.8II & seldom used Canon 24-105 f/4. I can now mortgage another lens! I have 4 in mind, but can only get one at this time & wanted to get your more experienced insights. The 4 lenses I have in mind to get next is:<br /><br />1) Canon 24-70 f/2.8 II <br />2) Canon 50 f/1.2 <br />3) Canon 85 f/1.2 II<br />4) Canon 16-35 f/2.8 II<br /><br />Which one should I go for?!?<br>

<br />Thanks for your input!<br /><br /></p>

<p>Thank you also for your input, W. Porter!</p>

<p>Thanks Howard!</p>

<p>For clients that would want to print them. I don't sell by prints.</p>

<p>Hi Everyone,<br>

I use LightRoom 4 to convert my files from RAW to JPEG for webbase viewing only thus far, but I really need your help what size should I save my pictures from conversion should I need to print them for, say 16x24, prints? Your help is much appreciated. Thanks!!</p>

Hi All,

 

Not sure where to post this question...but here might be the closes test to it. Anyways my question is quite 'simple':

 

All you NYC or its surrounding areas wedding Photogs, what's your average price/fee as a 2nd shooter? What's included as your

responsibilities along this price (e.g. Do you need to edit, do you get to use these photos on your blog/portfolio, etc.)?

<p>Thank you David and William! David, yes I failed to mention I have one flash unit now--Canon EX430 II. William, that's my thinking: Siggy 35 1.4 on one body and 70-200 2.8 on the other!</p>

Good day All. I need your sound advice. I have started out as an assistant wedding photographer not too long ago (shot 3 weddings thus far), with the goal of becoming a primary wedding Photog in the future (disclaimer: this is still a side gig & I have a full time job, but goal is to be full time wedding photog).

 

Currently my gears are:<br /><br />1) 5D Mark II<br />2) Sigma 35 mm f/1.4<br />3) Canon 50 mm f/1.8 II<br />4) Canon 24-105 mm f/4<br />5) Canon 70-200 mm f/2.8 II<br /><br />I am saving up to purchase my next gear...should I aim to buy:<br /><br />1) 5D Mark III<br />or <br />2) Canon 24-70 f/2.8 II (if I choose this option, I would sell my 24-105)<br /><br />I know the price difference between these options could be a swing of $2k, but that's not a concern for me. I don't mind investing more upfront because I am aiming to 'strategically' purchase my gears. Priority here is practicality and usefulness.<br /><br />Initially I thought of purchasing lenses first, but the thought of a 2nd body is very intriguing because I have found swapping lenses is a bit of a hassle and could miss some important opportunities. However, I have done only 3 weddings and can't really use this limited experience as a proper measuring stick. Your expertise and experience in guiding me w/the next purchase is much appreciated!<br /><br />Thanks!

<p>I think everyone's in agreement (even Lauren S/the OP on her 2nd post " <strong>I am not backing out of anything</strong>...") here that the OP will not back out of her agreement to 2nd shoot. <br>

I also think the OP, being new to wedding photography is basically looking for directions and suggestions on how to tackle situations like this (accepting 2nd shooting and primary shooting) going forward as she realized what just occured to her.<br>

Of all the responses, I believe only Mitch W comes closest in providing an example of how to approach or handle the balance of accepting 2nd shoot gigs and primary gigs for herself. Most everyone elses' responses felt & sounded 'judgemental'.<br>

Lauren, don't be dishearted, continue to seek sound advice and learn to succeed. Best of luck to you!</p>

<p>Hi All,<br>

Just wanted to update everyone on my decision since all of your inputs helped. I just pulled the trigger and order from B&H. I got the silver model with the kits lens and Panny's 20mm f/1.7. I also got an extra battery and separately ordered a grip base made by J.B Camera Designs from Amazon.<br>

<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Grip-Base-Olympus-OM-D-E-M5/dp/B009V71HEQ">http://www.amazon.com/Grip-Base-Olympus-OM-D-E-M5/dp/B009V71HEQ</a><br>

Thanks again!!</p>

<p>Hi Simon, yes, she'll use the flash while indoors if the 20mm f/1.7 (which I intend to get for her along w/a zoom) provens insufficient.</p>

<p>Thank You All for all your helpful input. For my starting kit, I think I will go w/the kit lens (14-50mm) and get a 20mm f/1.7 as well. Thanks again!</p>

<p>Hi Dave,<br>

Thanks for your advice. Yes, the kit's lens and the 20mm was one of my option (option 1) and my other option was the 20mm & the 14-150mm. Of course I leave myself open for suggestions from photogs who have more experence. But yes, those two lens-combo options were the only ones I have planned out along w/the purchase of the OMD. <br>

You are correct, it's impossible to get the 'right' lenses from the start. I meant to say the right, or most proper lenses for the 2 types of photography I mentioned that the OMD will be used for at this time. Of course I understand as time and shooting evolves, preferences and needs will change as well.</p>

<p>Thanks Manuel for your information as well (I wrote the previous response while you were writing I guess). Thanks!</p>

<p>Thank you Bruce and Glenn on your feedbacks! Yes, lens selection must be taken with great consideration. I want to get the right lenses from the start so I can minimize spending more $ to get the right ones later if I make the mistake from the getgo. <br>

The type of photos this camera will be used for is mainly and in this order:<br>

1) People/Events (portraits; friends and family gatherings; weddings & other social gatherings)<br>

2) Lanscape (while on vacation and trips)<br>

Thanks again for the feedbacks. Keep the suggestions coming!</p>

<p>Hi everyone,<br>

So I finally decided to go ahead w/the purchase of the OMD EM5 in silver. I need inputs from those of you who owns or uses the OMD...and who have used, uses or owns the following 3 lenses mentioned below.<br>

Should I get the kit's lens or Oly ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6? I actually have in mind to get the OMD body only and separately get the Oly ED 14-150 & Lumix 20mm f/1.7. I know the latter option would bring the cost a lot higher. Or should I stick w/the kit's lens and get the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 combo? I wouldn't mind spending a little bit more now if that means I don't have to switch lenses later. My mindset behind getting the 2 lens combo is to have one prime (a smaller lens to make the carry-around a lot easier) and one zoom that has very good coverage, which I feel the 14-150 would do. <br>

But since I have never used any of these lenses, much lens the 4/3rds system, I really would appreciate feedbacks from those of you photogs who uses/ed the OMD and any of these lenses!! Or do you have another 2 lens combo (prime & zoom) you recommend??<br>

Thanks again!!</p>

 

<p>Thank you All for your input thus far! I am leaning towards the OM-D or something in this size with similar capabilities.<br>

She has an eye for photography. She mainly takes pictures of people and landscape (landscape when it comes to vacations or trips).<br>

Yes, I also feel the kit lens, 12-50 is a bit long and defeats the purpose of the easy carry-around while traveling. I will definitely look into the primes.<br>

However, I do want one zoom lens that's not too 'bulky' or 'long' like the 12-50 and has good quality. I don't mind paying a little bit more if the quality 'justifies' it. Can someone recommend a smaller, easier to carry around zoom for the OM-D?<br>

Thanks again!!</p>

<p>Hello All,<br>

This is the first time I'm posting on this forum. I've never owned or used a 4/3rd camera and would like your help/advice on chooing a 4/3rd camera, perhaps the OM-D E-M5. I currently use Canon 5D Mark II and is looking for a smaller, travel size camera for my wife. She's only used a point and shoot before, so the learning curve might be big.<br>

Should I get this or do you have other recommendations? <br>

If I get the OM-D E-M5, which lens should I get with that (initial lens for compact/travel purposes)<br>

Thanks!!</p>