 Debra L. E. |
Nikon lens If I had a chance to "borrow" a lens for my Nikon D80. And if I were looking for a versatile lens, but, specifically to learn wedding photography, should I choose the Nikon 105mm f/2.8 or the 18-200mm f/2.8. My thinking is the 18-200mm because of group shots. But I wanted to ask the professionals! You have always came through for me! Thanks!
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Pete H |
Debra, No one lens can do it all with excellence.
Pete
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Pete H |
ps, I don't think Nikon makes a 18-200mm @ 2.8 Pete
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Debra L. E. |
Pete you are right, I meant 70-200mm. I have the Nikon 50mm f/1.8, the Tamron 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6, Tamoron 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 and the Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6. I love shooting portraits. I was looking more for the lens that would do best with the low lighting of a church during the ceremony and be able to shoot the formal groups. Are you saying that neither of the lens can do both? Thank you for your response.
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Pete H |
Debra, No; that's not what I'm saying at all. Meaning no disrespect to some wedding shooters, but a real pro wedding shooter (definition available if needed) lugs TWO, sometimes THREE cameras around; or shoots with a second photog. Reason? Each has either prime focus lenses attached or at a minimum, one with a limited zoom travel. Primes are unbeatable in almost all areas of image creation. Drawbacks?..They are expensive and; most shooters don't have the time to be switching lenses in a dynamic environment such as a wedding when only one camera is employed. The Nikkor 70-200mm VR is a fantastic piece of glass and fully fulfills the qualifications to be called a pro lens. It's fine for shooting groups if you don't mind backing up a bit. As a sole use for a wedding, it would prove quite limiting when a deep DOF is needed or wide shots. The Nikkor 18-200mm VR, while a good lens, can't hold a candle to the 70-200 when shot in that range; but then again, 18-200 compared to 70-200 is a big jump in F.L excursion; I know of few lenses if any that can do a "great" job from 18-200. It's all a trade off Debra. My response remains unchanged. If I had to choose between the "GREAT" quality of the 70-200 and the "acceptable" quality of the 18-200 for a weding shoot; I'd still go with the 18-200 simply by virtue of it's versatility. all the best, Pete
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