Would this be the best lens for shooting weddings? (large group shots at weddings). I currently use 18.55mm but looking to upgrade.
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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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Depend. This is wide angle. Good for group picture. You need other 70-200 lens.
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The lens is great for all around use. Tack sharp and worth every penny. If you plan on moving full frame it's worth it. On a DX body it will act like a 36-105. It's a bit on the weighty side but not over bearing. I have found the images have a certain pop to them that most other lenses can't provide unless they have the nano coating. Your other option is the great 17-55 which is designed for DX cameras. Look online there are some great reviews. If money isn't an issue go for it.
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I have had the 18 to 200. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that lens. If you're predisposed towards it, I won't try to talk you out of it, BUT . . I really like the 18 to 140 on my daily carry D5200. Fits the job and fits my hands. VERY sharp with great contrast and saturation. BTW, my fair, civic gathering lens in my D300s is almost always the 18 to 300, so ya makes your choice and you take your chances. IMHO, as long as it says "Nikon" on, you can't go wrong. Pick one.
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I shot a wedding with it. The wide lens works wonders when you want to get in close on your subjects and also capture the environment. Great quality, nice and sharp. Its easily my favorite lens in my collection.
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The best way to answer your question is to ask what you're using it for. If you are using it for portraits of family members, I prefer this over the 50mm. However, if you are looking for point and shoot lenses, this is not the one for you.
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not if it's your only lens, a good combo would be a 24-70 and the 135L. Ideally two cameras would be best, the 135L on one and the 24-70 on the other. The 135L is a wonderful lens, so sharp and contrasty. A great lens for a wedding, just not solo due to it being so long. focal length wise.
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I bought the 24-105 lens recently because I thought the IS would make up for my lack of a higher aperture in low-light situations. It does to an extent, but I have decided that I want the f/2.8 for other reasons. So I'm trying to sell my 24-105 so I can buy the 24-70. I do wish the 24-70 had IS, but it's really not necessary because it's just a faster lens. It really depends on your use. If you are using it for weddings, you may want to consider the 24-70 because of the faster focusing and better handling in low-light situations. If you are using it for a general walk-around lens, the 24-105 will do just fine. I love mine and I almost want to keep it and buy the 24-70, but I can't afford both right now and I need the 24-70 for my business. You can see some sample photos from the 24-105 at my website: www.sarakelley.net. Email me there if you want more input or have any questions.
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I own this lens and use it on my Nikon D600 I have have taken it all over the world. Its my favorite for portraits, weddings, and sports. Really you can't go wrong. Its tough, the glass is BEAUTIFUL and a lot cheaper then the over-rated 24-70. It is a bit heavy if you have not used a big lens like this. I have shoot 12 hour events and my shoulder gets sore. A wedding if very doable.
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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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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.
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Go for it. This is an awesome lens. I use this lens along with my EF 70-200 L Series f/2.8 for all my wedding and other event shoots (including portraits, sports etc). But if money is not an object why not get the 50MM lens (along with this) as others have suggested. I am happy with the two lenses (ie EF 24-70 mm and EF 70-200 mm). I've taken thousands of pictures with these two lenses (almost 80% with the 24-70 Lens). Hope this helps.
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Thanks for the feedback. I ended up getting the Canon 17-55/2.8IS. It was more expensive, but I had come across some extra money. I've had that lens for several month now and it's awesome. The zoom range is excellent, it's great having f2.8 through the whole range, and the IS adds probably at least 3 stops. It's very sharp when I do my part, especially when it's stopped down a couple clicks. I would still love to get a lens like I described in my OP, but I'm looking at a wide angle zoom and a better telephoto lens before that one.
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Hope I didn't confuse you Michelle. I have this lens and use it with an 18mm to 55mm lens and have made some really interesting shots with it.
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I use my 24-70 for just about everthing, it is a great lens. I have done portraits, events, weddings and my own stuff while on vacations. Your only other real alternatives are primes. (85mm, 50mm and the 70-200mm) The pics come out of the 24-70 really sharp, the bokeh is great and the contrast is really eye opening if you have metered your shots correctly... Hope this helps..Phil
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With my 6D, I was shooting other people's weddings at "wedding central", or one of them, in Sydney. I was quite a distance away, maybe 50m, and the lens worked very well, but even in the day, I try to keep the shutter speed up to >1/500. I bought a monopod for this lens but I don't yet know how useful it is; haven't shot enough comparisons. But for weddings in the open, at a fast shutter speed, a very fine lens indeed.
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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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I have shot 3 weddings with this lens and I haven't had a problem with it, it's been great. I have used the 70-200 and its just a bit faster that the 80-200 but I can't really tell the difference.