Best Lens for wedding photography ?

[79oO9a]

Hey,
I've Been asked to shot a wedding after 2 weeks ( I'll not be the main photographer ) ; Dunno Which Lens to use ? i Have :

- Canon 18-55mm Kit Lens
- Sigma 70-300mm Telephoto Lens
- Sigma 10-20mm Wide-angle Lens
- Sigma 105mm Macro Lens
- Canon 50mm f/1.8 Lens

Any Information would be appreciated

[MrJones]

you'll need to give more details about the wedding...
indoor / outdoor?
what kind of photos are you going to take?
etc

[Ryan DS]

I've never shot a wedding myself, but I would think it would depend on what the main shooter will be using. If they are using a wide to mid range zoom, like a 24-70, then I would use the 70-300 and grab distance shots. Now if the main shooter is using a longer lens, I think you're best best would probably be either the 50 f/1.8 or depending on the lighting conditions, the kit 18-55. Your 10-20 is wide, but when dealing with people, the distortion even on the 20mm side can produce some unflattering results when photographing people.

[79oO9a]

Originally Posted by MrJones

you'll need to give more details about the wedding...
indoor / outdoor?
what kind of photos are you going to take?
etc

Indoor ; Mostly Group Portraits .. its my first experience and they're not expecting much from me .. just to let me learn .. but i want to get good results .. i've been asked by My Aunt to shoot her Son's Wedding

Originally Posted by Ryan DS

I've never shot a wedding myself, but I would think it would depend on what the main shooter will be using. If they are using a wide to mid range zoom, like a 24-70, then I would use the 70-300 and grab distance shots. Now if the main shooter is using a longer lens, I think you're best best would probably be either the 50 f/1.8 or depending on the lighting conditions, the kit 18-55. Your 10-20 is wide, but when dealing with people, the distortion even on the 20mm side can produce some unflattering results when photographing people.

Then using the 50mm would be Good i think .. Thanks For Passing

[digirebelva]

I know you are asking about lens, but I have to ask, do you have an external flash, since by your list only 2 of the lenses are 2.8 or better, and you are doing indoor shots..

[79oO9a]

Originally Posted by digirebelva

I know you are asking about lens, but I have to ask, do you have an external flash, since by your list only 2 of the lenses are 2.8 or better, and you are doing indoor shots..

Yeah i've got Sigma's 500 DG .. But i don't think the place i'm gonna shoot in needs an external flash; i've been there before and the Lights are enough, anyways i'll definitely have it on the camera or in the bag

[gturner]

I would think you need a fast wide. Can you hire a 16-35 F2.8?
+1 on the flash

[mattdm]

Originally Posted by 79oO9a

( I'll not be the main photographer )

What's the main photographer doing?

I'd be inclined to let him or her handle the traditional, required group shots, and use your 50mm f/1.8 to focus on getting "behind the scenes" informal portraits.

[79oO9a]

Originally Posted by gturner

I would think you need a fast wide. Can you hire a 16-35 F2.8?
+1 on the flash

Sadly I Cant, But I have a chance of borrowing from my cousin, dunno if it will work

Originally Posted by mattdm

What's the main photographer doing?

I'd be inclined to let him or her handle the traditional, required group shots, and use your 50mm f/1.8 to focus on getting "behind the scenes" informal portraits.

I'll try my best in this

[kuvahmagh]

Originally Posted by mattdm

What's the main photographer doing?

I'd be inclined to let him or her handle the traditional, required group shots, and use your 50mm f/1.8 to focus on getting "behind the scenes" informal portraits.

I have been watching this and would just like to ask, are you working for the main Photog or have they just asked you to bring your camera to supplement him. If you aren't working for him does he know you are going to be there? Many Photogs have terms in their contract that specify they are the only one taking pictures for them or something along those lines.