I am looking for a nice lens to use at my son's wedding?
101688
If you're looking for good quality and use a canon the 50mm f1.8 is a great and cheap lens. If you're looking for a macro lens I use the canon macro lens EF.S 60mm. I liked it better then the sigma macro lens.
101689
I don't have enough information yet....what other lenses do you own, and what camera would you be shooting with? Are you the main photographer? Are you bringing lights or at least a high(er) powered flash unit? This is a great lens for macro use, but with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 this cannot be considered a fast lens at all. While a 50mm lens is fantastic for shooting in a more photojournalistic style, you will probably want something a little longer for portraits (especially if you're using a full-frame digital or film camera). Please respond with what camera(s) you'll be using and what other lenses you own and I'll give you more detail
101690
I don't have enough information yet....what other lenses do you own, and what camera would you be shooting with? Are you the main photographer? Are you bringing lights or at least a high(er) powered flash unit?This is a great lens for macro use, but with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 this cannot be considered a fast lens at all. While a 50mm lens is fantastic for shooting in a more photojournalistic style, you will probably want something a little longer for portraits (especially if you're using a full-frame digital or film camera). Please respond with what camera(s) you'll be using and what other lenses you own and I'll give you more detail I don't have enough information yet....what other lenses do you own, and what camera would you be shooting with? Are you the main photographer? Are you bringing lights or at least a high(er) powered flash unit?This is a great lens for macro use, but with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 this cannot be considered a fast lens at all. While a 50mm lens is fantastic for shooting in a more photojournalistic style, you will probably want something a little longer for portraits (especially if you're using a full-frame digital or film camera). Please respond with what camera(s)... » Read More I don't have enough information yet....what other lenses do you own, and what camera would you be shooting with? Are you the main photographer? Are you bringing lights or at least a high(er) powered flash unit?This is a great lens for macro use, but with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 this cannot be considered a fast lens at all. While a 50mm lens is fantastic for shooting in a more photojournalistic style, you will probably want something a little longer for portraits (especially if you're using a full-frame digital or film camera). Please respond with what camera(s) you'll be using and what other lenses you own and I'll give you more detail « Show Less
101691
This lens is great for overall use, however a standard 50mm in your camera mount are much cheaper and sharp enough for weddings. Most brides don't want every blemish to show.
72424
I also taking my children's picture a lot. If you using for your children, I recommend 18-55mm zoom lens. 22mm is fixed focal length, this lens suitable for landscape.(I think)
357972
It's not THE BEST for weddings, but I shoot a lot of car images at cars shows and it's crisp and clean for that. One of the best lenses I have heard of for wedding photography is the f2.8 24-70mm. I have done some people pics, with it and they turn out nicely. Wedding pics are not my forte' though.
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I may be the wrong person to answer since I don't do weddings nor much in the way of people images, but it would seem to me that this lens might be a bit slow for use with people unless you are using flash. Otherwise, it is a fine lens and has the expect Nikon quality.
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I have to respectfully disagree with the recommendation for a 16-85mm VR. I have that lens, use it with my D90 and it's great for outdoor situations. Indoors, the 16-85mm is fine if you are using a flash. I can see using the 16-85mm for some interior church shots, but most of wedding shots are going to be of people. things, little details like bouquets, etc. You will want a lens that can handle low-light and can isolate a subject well (subject in focus - remaining areas blurry). You should check out primes. Fast zooms are nice, but they will defintiley set you back a lot of money. Look into these lenses: 1. Nikkor 50mm 1.8 - The poor man's lens for low light, decent bokeh, depth of field interestingness. $100 Everyone should have at least one fast lens and since this one is cheap, it's a good place to start. 2. Sigma 30mm 1.4 More money, but since it's wider than the above lens, a little more versatile, especially with DX sensor. $300 or more 3. Nikkor 85mm 1.8 - Like the 50mm but is more telephoto, so this is good if you are standing far from your subject but want to fill the frame with your subject. Good for concerts, theater, etc. 5. Nikkor 85mm 1.4 - This is a money-making lens for pro wedding photographers and portrait photographers. People fall in love with and worship this lens. Do a web search and you'll find out why. Very, very pricey. $1K but worth it. One thing about primes is that there is a definite learning curve to using them - especially at the wider apertures since the depth of field is SO narrow. You have to really work on learning to use them to maximize the number of keepers you have. BUT, these fast lenses help you to examine more work more critically, to look at your composition, technique, etc in ways that your kit lens never will :) Good luck with your photography!
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This depends on your budget and type of SLR you have. I have just finished the first year with our grandson so I have lots of practice. To be honest, I would start off with a Sigma 35 mm "Art" series. It has a f1.4 max opening and it is fast and clear beyond belief. Then when about a year goes by you can stand back with the Nikon 60 or 85 mm lens. I prefer the 85 mm because of the tack sharpness with booka when you want it. The higher the mm lens the further you can get away and gets non posed picture. For newborns, the Sigma 35 mm Art series would be your best bet.
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Or the 35mm F1.8 AF-S which is closer in price to this lens. (I have the 35mm and its fantastic for what that is worth).
135635
If you want versatility, I'd definitely go with the 18-270 lens. I absolutely love mine. I'd also look at the 16-300 Tamron as well. It's a couple hundred dollars more, but I feel well worth the investment.
387102
The Sigma 85mm is a damn good lens at a damn good price.Sigma also includes the hood and padded case.I use this lens for portraits, nudes,and weddings.Perfect companion to the Canon 18-200mm lens.
1649132
Depends on what you want to shoot - close-ups of the bride or groom or group shots of people. If it's close-ups, this would work but not so much for group shots. For those, you need a wider angle lens - maybe an 18-55mm for example.
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I ordered a zoom lens. It was not expensive and I could see good use with the lens.I already had a mic from a long time ago so I can 't recommend a mic.
1111394
I suggest to check the kenrockwell.com a free site with a lot of information about lenses and cameras and other stuff!
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I LOVE the 135. I replaced my 70-200 and upgraded (in my opinion) to the 135. I use it as my only long lens for weddings. For reg. portraits I use the 85 1.8 and it is phenomenal.
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I would go with a more versatile lens for low light performances. Maybe a 70-200 or something similar.
607808
This is not a lens for the purpose you ask about. On your camera it would be equal to a 200 mm lens which is not useful for group photos. I'd stick with your 18-55 mm lens for family photos
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Yes, I would definitely recommend this lens. I have all the high end lens and shoot wedding photography. But this is still one of my favorite lens. So sharp and clean and great boca.
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It is a really nice lens. Though if you want portrait or medium telephoto, the 135 f/2 or the 70-200 f/2.8 are both fantastic as well, and maybe better suited.