kknox
kknox
I have a family member getting married tonight. Its an outdoor wedding, I will be just a guest, but shooting only B&W Neopan 400. I'm having a hard time with what lens to take. I only want 2 lens, I'm thinking the 35 2.0 Summicron & a 90 Elmar 4.0. I have a 50 mm, but thinking I should leave that home. Last time I was a guest shooter I took the 35 only, did crop a few & the grain was too much on the croped photos.
The photos will just be given to the bride & Groom, they know nothing about this it will be a suprise.
Thanks for you input in advance.
The photos will just be given to the bride & Groom, they know nothing about this it will be a suprise.
Thanks for you input in advance.
filmfan
Well-known
I just shot a wedding outdoors and I would say, as a guest, keep it simple and bring just the 50mm lens. You do not want a 90mm lens in your pocket while drinking.
LKeithR
Improving daily--I think.
If a Pro photographer is shooting the wedding stay out of his way. Last thing you want to do is become an "Uncle Bob". Generally speaking a longer lens is better because it allows you to stay out of the way...
Rayt
Nonplayer Character
So what happened?
Richard G
Veteran
Agree with filmfan. Just the 50, and especially if it's the C Sonnar.
franswa
Orbiting
Leave the gear at home. Enjoy the celebration 
Roger Hicks
Veteran
Shooting purely as a guest, I'd go for 35 or 50, but I'd have no hesitation about putting the other (50 or 35), and a 75 or 90, in a small bag in case I decided that I wanted it.
Cheers,
R.
Cheers,
R.
Ranchu
Veteran
Take the 90 too. Use it a lot outside, the 35 inside.
kknox
kknox
Just shooting candid shots, never in the way of the pro. They will not even know Im there.
ferider
Veteran
Take your G1 with 45/90 instead ? AF will be of big help, the faster 90, too.
Enjoy !
Roland.
Enjoy !
Roland.
kknox
kknox
That's a good choice. Just wanted the more vintage look with the Leitz glass.
JohnTF
Veteran
+1, or 28 if you have it, you can shoot those friends the pro does not know from a different perspective, while the pro gets the money shots.
Regards, John
ironhorse
Joe DuPont
Drunk bridesmaids will ask "Is that a 90 mm 4.0 Elmar in your pocket or are you just happy to see me."
Bingley
Veteran
I think your original idea of the 35 and 90 sounds fine, although since it's outdoors you could simplify further and just take a 50.
rogerzilla
Well-known
Last time I did this I just took a 50/3.5 collapsible Elmar. It's no good for large groups but you'll only be doing small groups. It's no good for head shots but they don't capturemuch about the occasion.