Have you used this for group shots at all? if not which one would you recommend best for wedding group shots? What f stop you use most for all-sharp??
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I purchased this lens specifically for group shots. The wide angle allows you to fit everyone comfortably in the frame. You definitely have to change the aperture to ensure everyone is in focus. I probably stand around 15-20ft away from the group and use an f/stop of 4 or 5.. Possibly higher depending on the situation. You can always test different settings to see what works best at the time. Awesome lens! Bring great depth to your images
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Hi Jason! I have recently used this for some group shots for prom which I'm planning on posting to my social media accounts tonight you can link to them to see how they look by going to my website (www.alexlasota.com) and clicking on the "facebook' link at the bottom of the page. In my opinion, they turned out quite well, and I had my F stop to about 3.1. Some people go higher, but with a steady hand it worked okay for me. My best advice is to practice and play around with a practice group, before taking photos for an important event. Hope that helps ya!
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Depends on the size of the group, but I have used it. I also like to use a 50mm lens if I have the room to back up. Usually f/5.6 is a safe bet, but it depends on the size of the group and how many rows of people there are. This lens is really great. I actually love it for shooting at f/2. If you want versatility for group shots, get the 16-35 f/2.8
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this is a very versatile lens however if you are shooting weddings I would recommend a constant aperture through the zoom range. This lens loses light through your zoom range. I would not recommend this lens as a primary for wedding photography. That being said, it is a great lens to have in your arsenal when you learn it's best applications...my advice rent a lens before you buy to make sure...it will cost a but more but in the long run it's better to know a lens will fit your needs than to buy one and be disappointed
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I shoot weddings and started out with the original 100 macro, I then upgraded to the 100 IS macro (which is amazing) but that lens got dropped and I had to ship it out to have it repaired just before an event so I ordered the 50mm just as a place holder till I got the 100 back. I was able to make some decent images with it and it will certainly get you closer to your subjects than a non macro lens however it doesn't even come close to either of the 100 macro lenses. So short answer: if you have the money go for the 100 2.8 IS it's absolutely worth it, but if money is tight and you're simply looking to add another trick to the back then the 50 will get you by for the moment, what you will be missing is sharpness/clarity but you'll still be able to get in close and get "macro" images.
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I would recommend a macro lens instead of this... I have both and my macro lens ALWAYS takes better shots! And the macro lens was cheaper! I just got the one with a magnetic ring that goes on my iPhone! Hope this helped!
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Since there is no zoom in or out it would depend how far back you can stand from the wedding party. I would say this is a great lense for a wedding. Not sure if it would be my only one though.
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this is a great lens, and with the 1.8 aperture, it really does low light well. However, its not going to do very well at group pictures because it can't go very wide. If you are trying to do group photos at a wedding, looking at a 35mm 1.8 or a 50mm 1.8.
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I've had very good results using the optical zoom on both stills and videos. I was impressed with the video sharpness at high zoom settings. I've only used the digital zoom on stills. It got in really close with OK results but wasn't as sharp as I would have liked. I was using 1600 ISO settings which may have contributed to some loss of sharpness.
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It has served my purposes very well in short to medium slides. I would say I wanted something that could do most slides and be super portable, cuz I do weddings. If you want big moves, get the 60, but I've found the 60 abut extreme for most shoots. This one had worked perfect for my used. And for that rare time I want longer, I just change my focal length to make it seem longer:)
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I used it to take pictures at my fiance's son's wedding and they came out fantastic. Some of the longer shots were blurry but I think it was more a matter of my getting to know the camera (which I had bought only a month previous). It was an outdoor wedding and I was in the second row and got amazing shots of the bride and groom during the ceremony with no tripod and by simply stabilizing the lens with my left hand.
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I'm sorry, I am using a Canon 7D. I know of 2 friends using it on other bodies and we are all getting great shots at full crop. Sorry I can't be more specific.
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The D70s is very good for both. However, for low-light situations I strongly suggest a good flash. I shot four weddings with it using Nikon's SB-800 flash and got excellent results. If you're new to DSLRs, use "Auto" for everything except ISO. Adjust the ISO as needed for the particular lighting you're shooting in. I also suggest a photo editor such as Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop to bring out shadows, cropping, and adjusting white balance as needed.
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hi. Do you plan to shoot more weddings or landscapes...? i think it could be the answer of your question. I think about buying this lens too. i am a wedding photographer, and wedding conditions are always dark light situations. So i need the 2.8 aperture. If you are more a nature photographer, so the 2.8 is not so needed. During wedding the IS can't help too much, because the people that you take are dancing, the low speed will be impossible to use, even with IS on. I hope it will hlep you.
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Hi, Douglas! I saw what you discussed about the lances and the whole camera and I want to ask you if you have any experiance with Nikon Coolpix 5700 (I have that one) and how is it against Canon DigitalRebel XT? Is it much more I'll "earn" if I switch to Canon? Thank you in advance!Ivan Hristov, Houston, TX
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Thanks Janet, I kinda knew that, but was surprised that you would be using p&s.; I would love nothing more than to stick with a p&s;,but the shutter lag (for shooting puppies/dogs in motion)(low-key professionally) is KILLING me. Is it true, there is no p&s; with a truly shorter shutter lag?p.s. not to mention a big ol' black SLR scares heck outta puppies!
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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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Jason, I am a newbie to taking pictures using anything other than a point and shoot!! But, I love this lens. I used it last night for my grandchildren's Christmas program at church. The church was dimly lit with the stage lit. I used no flash with it set on night scene. The pictures are great, even for an amateur like me. As far as the motor, all I know is that I just screw it on the body and start taking pictures. I love the range of the zoom. I could zoom out and get the entire group or in and get my precious ones. I would buy it again with no hesitation. It is much lighter than my Tamron low light lens, so if either will work for the situation, I choose this lens. Jason, I am a newbie to taking pictures using anything other than a point and shoot!! But, I love this lens. I used it last night for my grandchildren's Christmas program at church. The church was dimly lit with the stage lit. I used no flash with it set on night scene. The pictures are great, even for an amateur like me. As far as the motor, all I know is that I just screw it on the body and start taking pictures. I love the range of the zoom. I could zoom out and get the entire group or in and get my precious ones. I would buy it again with no hesitation. It is much lighter than my Tamron... » Read More Jason, I am a newbie to taking pictures using anything other than a point and shoot!! But, I love this lens. I used it last night for my grandchildren's Christmas program at church. The church was dimly lit with the stage lit. I used no flash with it set on night scene. The pictures are great, even for an amateur like me. As far as the motor, all I know is that I just screw it on the body and start taking pictures. I love the range of the zoom. I could zoom out and get the entire group or in and get my precious ones. I would buy it again with no hesitation. It is much lighter than my Tamron low light lens, so if either will work for the situation, I choose this lens. « Show Less
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Hello, this is a great lens. I shoot weddings with it but outdoors or in a big church since it is 70mm. If you need group shots or wider shots you'll need a backup wide lens. But the quality of this glass is excellent. I have never used the canon version but I researched it and they both are close with the cannon having a slight edge.I decided to go with the sigma due to the price difference.