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cichy1012

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So i shoot with a nikon d810 i have the following lenes.

70-200 2.8

50mm 1.4

35 mm 1.8

85 mm 1.8

I had a close friend that asked me to shoot for her wedding (NOTHING EXTRAVAGANT) But I want to do a good job.

I was thinking of getting a d800 body and using a 70-200 and perhaps the 85? or 50 on the other body without having to keep swapping lenses. Perhaps record on the 800 also.

Or someone suggested go buy the 24-70 mm lens; as it would be versatile for the whole wedding?

if i bought another body what 2 lenses would you suggest.

thanks
 
Needa

Needa

Senior Member
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The venue is a important consideration in lens selection. Having been a go-for for numerous weddings the three main lens were 85, 24-70 and 70-200 both 2.8. Don't recall the 85 having been used during the ceremony. Which lens was on which camera varied based on shooting location but two cameras in reach. A preview of the location is important and different officiants have different rules such as no flash or you must stand here during the ceremony.

There are some older threads on shooting weddings here which might contain some useful information.

Good Luck
 
Peter7100

Peter7100

Senior Member
I would never risk doing a wedding with only one body. I once did a wedding for a family member and one of my two bodies failed that day, so I was so thankful I had another with me.
 
BF Hammer

BF Hammer

Senior Member
I hate to say it, but it may not be an "or" deal instead of being an "and" option. I see this as being a 2nd body and a 24-70mm f/2.8. And a good flash if you don't have one.
 
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cichy1012

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BF Hammer said:
I hate to say it, but it may not be an "or" deal instead of being an "and" option. I see this as being a 2nd body and a 24-70mm f/2.8. And a good flash if you don't have one.
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bought a back up body and a 24-70 lens. 24-70 for my d810 and 70-200 perhaps for back up body or maybe the 85?
 
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