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Jenni Wheeler
 

What Lens to Use for Group Shots & Candids


I'm shooting a family reunion/going-into-the-Army party. What lens is the best for group shots AND candids? I'll be using the Digital Rebel XT.


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April 16, 2006

 

robert G. Fately
  Jenni, this is kind of a loaded question, because so much depends on your own shooting style. In general, a wide-angle lens is good for groups - a wide-angle zoom is better as it goves you more options. But you'll also possibly want grab some candids from a little further away, so a telephoto is useful as well. So, generally speaking, to make things easiest, something like an 18-70-ish MM lens might be the ticket.


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