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Best Lens for group shots

  • 17-02-2010 11:35am
    #1
    photogal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20 ✭


    Hi
    Just wondering what a good wide angle lens would be recommended for taking group shots at a wedding?
    Thanks!


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  • #2
    Paulw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,381 ✭✭✭✭Paulw


    What make/model camera are you using?

    How large is the group?

    What is light like in the venue?


  • #3
    photogal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20 ✭photogal


    Canon 7d
    its a hypothetical question, I dont know which venue or how big the crowds would be yet, I have used my Canon 24-70 2.8 usm lens before and have to stand way back, so was wondering if there is a better lens to use?


  • #4
    Paulw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,381 ✭✭✭✭Paulw


    24-70mm f/2.8 is a brilliant lens.

    If you want wider, there's the Canon 10-22mm EFS lens, or else the 16-35mm f/2.8 lens. Large difference in price between those two.


  • #5
    homerun_homer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,032 ✭✭✭homerun_homer


    I have a 10-22mm wide lens that I use with my Canon cameras. It's great but if you have a group shot at too wide an angle, people at either end of the wide shot will look slightly warped.


  • #6
    hcnyla
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 100 ✭✭hcnyla


    Or the much more reasonably priced Canon 17-40mm f4


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  • #7
    Dermot Illogical
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,131 ✭✭✭Dermot Illogical


    +1
    I have both 10-22 and 17-40L f4. The latter is the one I'd prefer for a group shot.


  • #8
    Borderfox
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    depends on if your backs against the wall and how big the group is..


  • #9
    Fenster
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,763 ✭✭✭Fenster


    DO NOT PLACE YOUR OVERWEIGHT WIFE/SISTER/COUSIN/AUNT/GRANNY/FRIEND AT THE EDGE OF A WIDE ANGLE SHOT.


  • #10
    Borderfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,263 ✭✭✭✭Borderfox


    From the ones listed above the 17-40L would be a good bet


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