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jackedwards · Sep-19-2007, 10:57 AM #1

Okay so im upgrading my equipment. I am torn between the canon 70-200L 2.8 IS the 100-400L 4.5 IS and the 28-300L 3.5 IS i think the 100-400 would be my best bet and would come in handy in other applications. I already have a 16-35L and 24-105L so im covered on that end.

So for those who shoot weddings what do you use? And if you were to upgrade what would you choose? Its been a few years since Ive shot weddings so im a bit out of the loop. Any suggestions would be apperciated.

Cheers
Jack

digismile · Sep-19-2007, 11:14 AM #2

I have the 70-200 IS and I can only say that I've never ever wanted more lens when shooting a wedding, just more light. So I think the wider aperture will serve you more than the extra focal length.

Regards,

urbanaries · Sep-19-2007, 11:42 AM #3

If you are bent on getting the 100-400 focal length, why not a 70-200 plus a 1.4 or 2.0 teleconverter? the best of both worlds.

Swartzy · Sep-19-2007, 12:13 PM #4

Is by without a doubt the lens you'll want/need for the long end. I'd be surprised if you used this up to the 200mm very often. Anything more than that, you would have to be pretty far away......Maybe if you wanted to get a tight shot of ring exchange from the back of the sanctuary..then, ok, 300mm...but that's about it. Heck, I'm looking for the 17-55 IS 2.8. About the most I use is not much over 100mm throughout the day (have a very sharp copy of the 28-135) but would be nice for a bit faster focusing.

jackedwards · Sep-19-2007, 12:41 PM #5

Just what I was looking for. 70-200L 2.8 IS it is

now if only my 24-105L stopped down to 2.8 =( Thanks for all the input!

jackedwards · Sep-19-2007, 12:43 PM #6

Quote:

Originally Posted by urbanaries

If you are bent on getting the 100-400 focal length, why not a 70-200 plus a 1.4 or 2.0 teleconverter? the best of both worlds.

How much clarity will i lose doing this?

digismile · Sep-19-2007, 12:55 PM #7

I don't know if you'll really see a difference in quality. What you do see is a one stop loss for the 1.4x (F4 min.) and 2 stop loss for the 2x (F5.6 min.). Both the canon converters are very sharp.

Scott_Quier · Sep-19-2007, 04:20 PM #8

The 100-400 is not fast enough in the dark environs you will encounter. The 70-200 f/2.8 IS is THE LENS. Get anything else for weddings and you will kick yourself until you do eventually get it.

The 100-400 is a sweet lens, but it's an outdoor lens.

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Sep-19-2007, 10:57 AM #1
jackedwards ^OP Big grins Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: dublin , ca Posts: 25	wedding photography telephoto lenses??? Okay so im upgrading my equipment. I am torn between the canon 70-200L 2.8 IS the 100-400L 4.5 IS and the 28-300L 3.5 IS i think the 100-400 would be my best bet and would come in handy in other applications. I already have a 16-35L and 24-105L so im covered on that end. So for those who shoot weddings what do you use? And if you were to upgrade what would you choose? Its been a few years since Ive shot weddings so im a bit out of the loop. Any suggestions would be apperciated. Cheers Jack

Sep-19-2007, 11:14 AM #2
digismile Major grins Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ottawa, ON Canada Posts: 954	I have the 70-200 IS and I can only say that I've never ever wanted more lens when shooting a wedding, just more light. So I think the wider aperture will serve you more than the extra focal length. Regards, __________________ Brad www.digismile.ca

Sep-19-2007, 11:42 AM #3
urbanaries hoosier grins Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Indianapolis, USA Posts: 2,688	If you are bent on getting the 100-400 focal length, why not a 70-200 plus a 1.4 or 2.0 teleconverter? the best of both worlds. __________________ Canon 5D MkI 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.8, 24-70 2.8L, 35mm 1.4L, 135mm f2L ST-E2 Transmitter + (3) 580 EXII + radio poppers

Sep-19-2007, 12:13 PM #4
Swartzy Right Brained Scientist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Posts: 3,263	The 70-200 f/2.8 Is by without a doubt the lens you'll want/need for the long end. I'd be surprised if you used this up to the 200mm very often. Anything more than that, you would have to be pretty far away......Maybe if you wanted to get a tight shot of ring exchange from the back of the sanctuary..then, ok, 300mm...but that's about it. Heck, I'm looking for the 17-55 IS 2.8. About the most I use is not much over 100mm throughout the day (have a very sharp copy of the 28-135) but would be nice for a bit faster focusing. __________________ Swartzy: NAPP Member \| Canon Shooter Weddings/Portraits and anything else that catches my eye. http://www.daveswartz.com Model Mayhem site http://www.modelmayhem.com/686552

Sep-19-2007, 12:41 PM #5
jackedwards ^OP Big grins Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: dublin , ca Posts: 25	Just what I was looking for. 70-200L 2.8 IS it is now if only my 24-105L stopped down to 2.8 =( Thanks for all the input!

Sep-19-2007, 12:55 PM #7
digismile Major grins Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ottawa, ON Canada Posts: 954	I don't know if you'll really see a difference in quality. What you do see is a one stop loss for the 1.4x (F4 min.) and 2 stop loss for the 2x (F5.6 min.). Both the canon converters are very sharp. __________________ Brad www.digismile.ca

Sep-19-2007, 04:20 PM #8
Scott_Quier Lovin' It Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 6,510	No question The 100-400 is not fast enough in the dark environs you will encounter. The 70-200 f/2.8 IS is THE LENS. Get anything else for weddings and you will kick yourself until you do eventually get it. The 100-400 is a sweet lens, but it's an outdoor lens. __________________ Scott My Photos Thoughts on photographing a wedding, How to post a picture, AF Microadjustments?, Light Scoop Equipment List - Check my profile


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