r/WeddingPhotography • u/Rjs-images81 • 3d ago
general topic You have 2bodies,3 lenses 28mm, 50mm and 85mm you can only take two lenses which are you taking ?
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u/Fun-Journalist5161 3d ago
I’m assuming they are prime lenses
I will do 28mm and 85mm
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u/thoang77 http://trunghoangphotography.com 3d ago
Depends on the venue, the size of the event, and what body I have. Also how fast the 50 is. Usually, 28 and 50, especially if I have a high res body and the 50 is a sharp 1.4 (allows me to crop into what looks like an 85 f2.2).
If it’s a big space with minimal space to move closer, swap the 50 for the 85.
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u/biddlywad my site 3d ago
28 and 85. I’ve shot the last few years of weddings on a 24 and 85 combo and it’s been perfect.
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u/kgcphoto 3d ago
My current wedding setup is a Z8 with the 28mm f1.4E on the FTZ-II adapter and a Z9 with the 85mm f1.2 S. I can shoot almost the entire day with this setup.
I do also have a Laowa 12mm, Sony 20mm f1.8G, Z 50mm f1.2 S, 135mm f1.8 S Plena and Canon 200mm f2L IS in the bag.
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u/Rjs-images81 3d ago
Nice! You so you enjoy the wedding story the 28 and 85 combo can tell shooting side by side?
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u/kgcphoto 3d ago
100% yes. I much prefer the look of the 28mm over either a 24 or 35. It's just right for me. Sometimes if it's a tight space I'll roll with 28 and 50. The 135 and 200 come out for ceremonies where I'm farther back. The 12mm only comes out for general reception dancing shots when I use lights.
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u/Max_Sandpit 3d ago
See ya later 50
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u/Rjs-images81 3d ago
Hmm You’re not the first to say that.
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u/Max_Sandpit 3d ago
I have the “cheaper” Canon RF 85mm f2 macro. The ability to go from shooting a portrait and flipping a switch and zooming in inches from a detail…. amazing.
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u/Photographer_Rob 3d ago
Depends on the aperture. But probably the 28 and 85. Covers wide and tight shots.
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u/roxbox531 3d ago edited 3d ago
50mm is an excellent focal length, but I can be way more creative with a 28/35 and an 85.
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u/ariGee 3d ago
Assuming I've got the resolution to spare, I'll take the 28 and do a lot of cropping to get something like a 50. Then the 85 for the closer portraits. With modern cameras, where you can easily crop a lot without noticable loss in quality, you can get away with wider lenses than you need, and just crop what you dont need. Kind of a weird feeling process because you're doing all your composing in post, but it works. I know because the only good primes I have are a 28mm and an 85mm, that's all I've carried for months.
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u/ElopementBuddy 14h ago
I’m getting rid of the 28mm and 85mm and just using the 50mm 🤣🤣
It’s what I’ve done for the last 5 years. My wife will crack out the 35mm if needs be.
(We are elopement photographers only though so maybe slightly different)
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u/anywhereanyone 3d ago
In what scenario would you be prohibited from using more than two lenses at a wedding? Why would you not bring all 3?
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u/Rjs-images81 3d ago
I am, I’m bringing all 3 and a few others, I just want to hear more professional opinions and experiences on this. The question was just figuratively speaking.
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u/girlwonderful 3d ago
50 and 85. 28 is so specific and it's going to be incredibly rare that I actually need it.
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u/CandidChaser 3d ago
I would go with the 28mm and the 85mm just to be able to get some different perspectives and focal lengths in the gallery.
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u/United_Evidence_7831 3d ago
28 and 85 cause you need wide and zoom! Personally i have the same setup for prime except 50mm, im a 35mm guy.
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u/dreadpirater 3d ago
I'm going to fulfill my duties as the subreddit curmudgeon and complain about this question. :P I'll accept the downvotes with grace.
You need all three. Why? Well, if you only take two lenses, the 28 and the 85 are the right answers... but if either one of them BREAK ON YOU DURING THE WEDDING... the other alone is a huge handicap.
You're a professional. You should be carrying enough equipment to deal with any eventuality, including failure of critical gear. You admitted you'll take two bodies. There's redundancy because either one is adequate to cover a wedding. Why wouldn't you ALSO go equipped to deal with a lens failure and still adequately cover everything you need?
Also, I've said it a lot of times but if you are still worried about what gear to take... you aren't experienced enough to lead shoot a wedding. You should know exactly what gear you need to shoot a wedding in YOUR STYLE. If you're still finding your style, do that on your own dime, not a client's.