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How versatile is a 50mm lens?
The 50mm lens is a hugely versatile one that is a handy size for traveling too. Having a totally pared down kit has its advantages. It pushes you to think outside the box and to find new ways of making pictures without having much choice of gadgets at all.
How far away can you shoot with a 50mm lens?
Minimum focus distance is a different matter. For example a 50mm lens may have a minimum distance to the subject of about 14 inches, but you wouldn’t want to shoot a portrait shot from that distance.
How many primes do you need for a wedding photographer?
Usually, the wedding photographers who love primes fall into two categories- Those who love 50mm only, and barely use any other lenses, …and those who prefer a combo of two or more primes, usually a 35mm and 85mm setup.
Can you shoot wedding photography with a single lens?
Shooting with a single lens just won’t produce a full and complete product. For example, a prime shooter might rely mainly on a single 50mm prime or a 35+85 combo, but also have a 14-24 and 70-200 in their bag as I mentioned above. This article will focus mainly on prime lenses and specialty lenses for wedding photography.
What is a must have lens for a wedding?
There is no such thing as a must have lens for weddings. It depends on your shooting style, the type of wedding and the venue. The one thing you must have is two camera bodies. A fast 35 and 85 would cover 95\% of my needs in a wedding, but I don’t mind having a wider lens also.
Should I buy a 24-70mm lens for my wedding photography?
Sometimes the 24-70mm lens just isn’t wide enough to capture everything you want. The ultra wide angle helps you capture the environment. Venue and landscape shots also provide a great addition to your wedding day coverage, as they set the scene for the day and allow you to take full advantage of the scenery, especially at beautiful venues.