50mm or 35mm

[jywong]

hi,just check from your about which prime lens are more suit for actual wedding day.
35mm or 50mm...?
(FF body).

thanks very much...

[calebk]

I would take both along, but if I only had to choose one, it would be the 50mm for candids. YMMV. You might just use the 35mm as a medium wide angle (and a good, sharp, bright one at that).

[lenzz]

Originally Posted by calebk I would take both along, but if I only had to choose one, it would be the 50mm for candids. YMMV. You might just use the 35mm as a medium wide angle (and a good, sharp, bright one at that).

sorry to ask an O.T question here.. i am new prime user.. just a bought 50mm f/1.8 family/group shoots.

what is the ideal distance which you stand from the people or subject

now i realise the how zoom lenses play a big role in getting the composition right..

[raptor84]

Depends on how many people in the frame and how much space you have to work with. On a 1.6crop the 50mm is a little tight for group shots IMHO.

[lenzz]

Originally Posted by raptor84 Depends on how many people in the frame and how much space you have to work with. On a 1.6crop the 50mm is a little tight for group shots IMHO.

not a big family though.. 2-3 people at a time

[calebk]

Originally Posted by lenzz not a big family though.. 2-3 people at a time

I was in your situation before. I had to stand about 4-5m away to frame three people comfortably. This is three in a single row. If you're gonna have double rows then it's a little different as well. You'll only know when you have experience. Assuming you have space it won't be a problem, but don't forget to stop down to f/4 or f/5.6, especially if the group comprises of more than one row. Opening up your aperture to f/1.8 and even f/2.8 will result in very shallow depth of field, and that might result in some family members being in focus, and others out of focus.

[Russ]

On FF crop

Big group shots (12 people wide) - 24-35mm (again depending on space)
Medium group (5-8 people wide) shots - 28mm-50mm
Small group shots - 35-50mm
Single/couple closeup shots - 85-135mm

Hence most wedding photographers run with 16-35L (or 17-40L) wiht a 1.3x crop as it covers most situations. One pro I know runs with a 16-35L and a 135/2 on his 1DII (1.3 FOV crop)

[miniUltraman]

Originally Posted by lenzz sorry to ask an O.T question here.. i am new prime user.. just a bought 50mm f/1.8 family/group shoots. what is the ideal distance which you stand from the people or subject now i realise the how zoom lenses play a big role in getting the composition right..

Look at the distance scale on your lens... aga stand at that distance that reach infinity.. then can shoot group leow.. background all sharp With a 50mm it might be quite far back though... http://www.dofmaster.com/hyperfocal.html#methods

[lenzz]

Originally Posted by miniUltraman Look at the distance scale on your lens... aga stand at that distance that reach infinity.. then can shoot group leow.. background all sharp With a 50mm it might be quite far back though... http://www.dofmaster.com/hyperfocal.html#methods

dude.. thanks for this info & the URL.

[spartacus.ret]

Originally Posted by Russ On FF crop

i know its a typo, but i just can't stop myself from highlighting this

[jywong]

ha ha.finally cant get the answer.
50mm is great lens for outdoor shoot...street shoot,portrait,event also .

[yehosaphat]

Second that! 50mm has my vote for the choice. Nice bokeh and sharp lens for the weddings!

[miniUltraman]

35mm on FF will be a good lens during tea pouring

[calebk]

Originally Posted by miniUltraman 35mm on FF will be a good lens during tea pouring

Hmm...might still be tight. Depends on where the ceremony is taking place, and how large the room is.

35mm L is my dream fast prime. Arrrrgh.

[miniUltraman]

Originally Posted by calebk Hmm...might still be tight. Depends on where the ceremony is taking place, and how large the room is. 35mm L is my dream fast prime. Arrrrgh.

buy buy buy!!! I think there is one selling in B&S currently mai tu leow

[jywong]

actually i feel 24-70 or 24-105 is great for PANG TEH shoot....especially 24-105,that really will not let u regret...
35mm and 50mm can use it at not rush time,like make up,family and friend chat or eating time,or some low light condition....may be they use % only 10% for whole ac wedding shoot.

[miniUltraman]

Originally Posted by jywong actually i feel 24-70 or 24-105 is great for PANG TEH shoot....especially 24-105,that really will not let u regret... 35mm and 50mm can use it at not rush time,like make up,family and friend chat or eating time,or some low light condition....may be they use % only 10% for whole ac wedding shoot.

I agree.. the primes are good if you are a secondary photographer when you have all the time to change lens and not worry about losing any moment.. There is also a risk of allowing the videographer to sneak in front of you if you use prime.. while moving back and forth alot