The BEST Lens for Wedding Photography on a Budget
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- Wedding photography behind the scenes at a full wedding day, talking about the the most useful lens for wedding photography.
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For wedding photography, there are a few key lenses. In my experience, this lens is the single most useful lens for wedding photography. I love my 85mm and 35mm, but nothing competes with the 50mm.
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Agree, disagree? I think the 50mm f1.8 or f2 for any system is the best wedding photography lens to get started with.
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Agree - I launched my career in photography in the mid 90’s with an Nikon FM2 body and Nikkor 50mm 1.8 AI-S, and had used that combo for ten years alongside my autofocus Nikon and medium format bodies until I jumped to the Canon 5d and EF mount. Since I was able to match my film stocks across brands and bodies, it was really all about the focal length and rendering of the lenses instead of the branded boxes they were mounted to, or the electronics and metering involved. 50mm pancakes are timeless for their utility and the ubiquitous 35mm format embodiment for each camera line is simple, sharp, bright and cheap. All the things a beginning photog needs but may not have a large budget for. Plus it really is the perfect focal length if you aren’t limited by space since it matches the attention focus within your natural field of view. Its crazy how often I turned to my humble Nikon when I urgently needed a reliable shot (eg where I was caught in the middle of reloading my medium backs or 35mn rolls or out of battery power, or needed the wider aperture than my 2.8 zooms). With the exposure latitude of Portra 400NC, I simply preset my mechanical shutter to 1/60 or 1/90, aperture between 2.8 and 5.6, set my rough focus on the split fresnel screen and pull the trigger. All in about a second or two from raising my camera to my eye, with zero dependence on batteries for metering, focus or motor drive, and secure in the knowledge that I got the shot. Starting with a 50 prime has shaped the way I shoot, and couldn’t imagine starting with a zoom since i would have missed out on engaging my feet, creative brain and social skills. Paired with a 16-35 zoom or a prime within that range, it may be all you need since you can usually get closer to your subjects, but may not be able to get further back.
I disagree. A 50mm f1.2 would be better. 😁
I used a 50mm f1.2 GM in my very first paid gig (housewarming party). It worked out very well. 🙂
Agree
Disagree. Britney Spear's Crossroads is a 4/5 :D
Do you think a 24-70mm f/2.8 would be too dark ?
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Hahah. That slot machine video ruined my channel. CZcams still thinks I’m expert in gambling and slot machines videos and not photography
Mine was a catchy song about tacos.
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I shot my first wedding with only the RF 50mm F1.8 on an RP and my experienced second shooter had the EF24-70mm f2.8. I feel like the 50mm can get you most of the wedding but wouldn't do it without a second shooter on a different lens.
After 12 years and hundreds of weddings, we finally shot our first wedding with NO zooms. Just 24, 50 and 85mm primes. Dual cameras. 24 on one hand and 50/85 on the other. Of course the majority of images were made on the 50. Images are great, and so is my back.
Happy to hear this!
At what f stop is the question. My girlfriend is concerned 2.8 on here 24-70 won’t be bright enough…
@@jarrodbarkeroh it’ll be plenty enough bright
Have you ever done the 35/85 combo?
For a long time, I used three bodies with 24/1.8, 35/1.4 and 85/1.4. With high-rez bodies, Crop Mode also gave me 52mm and 130mm. Now I go 24/1.8, 85/1.4 or 135/1.8 and 35-150/2.0-2.8. The two-stop advantage over the 35-150 makes the 85/1.4 a must-have.
I once shot an entire wedding on a Canon SL1 and a nifty fifty with a broken autofocus.
Then I woke up and realized it was just a nightmare.
I just got the Canon RF 50mm 1.2 last week. It's my first L lens and so far, I LOVE IT! It's a beautiful lens.
Ive been using my 50mm for almost 3 yrs that lens is gold
Agreed
I think your humor in all of these videos is very underrated. I really enjoy it. Find myself actually laughing out loud, even with this on in the background.
Room filled with mind shrapnel, just stuck my grandma's 50 1.4 from the 70's inverted on my Z6 to do macro. SOO cool! cheers! was about to buy a macro lense 5 min ago on MPB i swear!
I used to shoot entire weddings on a D700 and 50 1.4G back in like 2013. I'd always have a wider and tighter lens in my bag (my go to has been the 28, 50 (currently 58) and 85 for the last ten years. Other lenses sort of come and go, but that has been my bread and butter combo for most my career, with the 50 doing 90% of the work, sometimes 100%.
I have shot most of my weddings on a cheap canon t6 with a 50mm 1.8 lens and it looks professional. The nifty fifty is almost all you need.
GOD THIS VIDEO WAS HILARIOUS. haven't watched in a while because I've been feeling hella uninspired because I've had 0 work. but I'm feeling it lately again and I've missed your videos
most of my weddings require a 28 or 24 at some point, pretty much just for bridesmaids getting ready or a tight space with the whole party or family. Otherwise I do use a 50 just about the whole time. Perfect balance of natural to flattering for me. Also LR "enhance" tool has changed everything. My R6 is now 40mp lol! Don't need macro or 85 really. If you need 200mm well you still need that.
I’ve actually managed a whole wedding day on only an 85mm
I reckon the 50mm is definitely easily done
I've shot 200+ weddings using a 50mm on a crop sensor. About a 80mm.
It's been fun. They are sweet lenses
I’ve actually done two backyard weddings with just a fifty. For one of them, it was a last minute wedding and my buddy was borrowing the rest of my gear, I was craving the 85 the entire time though. And the other the lenses were on other cameras for video.
You could do a series, can you do a wedding on a
-24mm?
-35mm?
-85mm?
-14-24/16-35 f2.8?
-24-70 f2.8?
-70-200 f2.8?
Nice Video!
I've done the 85. 35 could potentially work, but 24 would be too wide for an all day.
A 60MP body with 24mm lens gets you:
24mm @ 60MP
35mm @ 26MP
50mm @ 10MP
10MP used to be enough for just about everything.
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I considered revoking my “like” because I didn’t want to contribute to the 1000+ likes and risk you never talking about Britney Spears’ Crossroads again. This video was great, but Britney Spears’ Crossroads was definitely the star. My biggest take away is that more videos universally need to include mention of Britney Spears’ 2002 film Crossroads. It’s what the world needs right now.
Absolutely roasted Britney! That film is a core memory for me, SIR! Yes, I knew her sister played her. And yes I have shot an entire wedding on the EF 50, except I used a 70-200 during the ceremony. Could have stayed on the 50, but I just like the look of the 70-200 better in some ways.
Hah honestly, it's not that bad of a movie. Though I haven't watched it in 18 years, so it might be nothing like I remember.
@@TaylorJacksonPhoto Same. I have it on VHS, but no VCR 🤣🤣🤣
Absolutely agree! Your videos give me confidence in using budget gear! Thanks 🙏
totally paused the screen to vote .. got me!
I have this lens and I rarely use it lol.. now I'm gonna use it more! thanks!
This was so helpful! Thank you! I have a 50 mm 1.4, and a 70-200 mm 2.8 so I think I’m set for my next wedding
SHOTS FIRED!!!!! LOVE IT!!!!
It’s Britney bitch
Yes, I have used a 50mm f1.4 Super Takumar on my Pentax Spotmatic film camera in the 60's and 70's for entire weddings. The rings on the bouquet shot was at minimum focus distance of 13 inches with off camera flash.
Wow. Memories of my spotmatic ii. Great cameras back in the day.
360 no scope headshots !!!! yessss the old modernwarfare 2 reference lol !!!!!! you theee mannn taylor !
Excellent video - way back in the day a favorite camera for wedding shooters was the Rolleiflex TLR with a fixed 80mm lens (roughly the same field of view as 50mm on a full frame camera of today) - So it is certainly possible. I haven't done any wedding photography in decades and now just shoot for my own enjoyment - but my experience even today is that keeping equipment simpler often leads to better results and less time and stress worrying about carrying around multiple lenses. Your comment regarding the close focusing capability in situations like ring shots can be helped along with either an extension tube or even a diopter. I have both for a number of my lenses and cameras and at least in terms of center sharpness I can get excellent results - the edges get very slightly softer - especially with the diopter filter (I use a +3) but whenever I am out and about shooting photos I always have at least that filter in a pocket in case I need it.
I didn’t even think of a filter. That would be a very easy solution. Hah my next challenge should be a TLR at a wedding day. Spoiler: I’d fail haha
I have using single nifty fifty on my canon 1000d for wedding, and 50 1.4 on my 5d mark2 later and the result is amazing. But it found its limit when taking family picture in small room.
9:06 hilarious for the brunch card 😂😂
Lol. On its ways to 1000 likes. I really enjoyed the photography component, but also surprisingly enjoyed waiting for the next Crossroads reference. Please, keep the humour.
It’s going to be tight to get to 1000. Crossroads will be back
I've shot a few weddings years ago with my trusty D7000, together with the 17-50/2.8 A16N Tamron (without BiM). The AF was under all circumstances way fast enough. You don't need a 36x24mm setup DSLR or nowadays -Mirrorless (DSLM) for that. With a prime faster than F2.8, one would have more shallow DoF of course, but it was up to the task. And most FF Zooms are usually 24-70/2.8 anyway. I've the older 28-70/2.8 L and 28-70/2.8 IF ED Nikkor for those setups.
Is the 17-50 really fast enough to focus?
I have a macro lens but if I wanted to do that ring shot with a 50mm 1.8 or something, would 24 MP be good enough to crop in? I’m rocking the Nikon Z6.
I did my very first wedding with an 18-55 and a 70-200 f4 (non is) with my 60d and 30d. That's very budget indeed.
Regarding macro shots, use an extension adapter or macro filter.
Great video
The comedic elements of this are killing me. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
2:06 😂😂😂FRO!!!
I enjoyed this video in every way.
Please don't go watch Crossroads
This is by far the funniest video you’ve ever made 😂
I hope to one day make Crossroads 2
What I value the most was the lesson in speaking Canadian. Reception… I’ve been practicing it all day.
It’s hard to pronounce but it’s very rewarding once you get it
Actually most of my weddings a few years ago were shot on a d700 and a 50 1.8D, great shots, the bokeh wasn't as creamy because of it only had 7 blades, but it got the job done, also quite good for low light, when i had to photograph in churches at weddings (romanian traditions lol) i could get good exposures at 1/250 and 1000 iso, always shot wide open tho its not the sharpest lens
50mm turned around to adapt as a macro worked like a charmed!
I shot my first three weddings with my Pentax PZ 1 and a 50mm lens. Old school film camera years ago.
I think I just found my favorite photography CZcams channel! lol!
im using the canon m50 mark ii as my B cam, can you help me with the settings? how do we set up the b cam for weddings is it just manual focus for the ceremony only ? im a solo shooter so im worried it will go out of focus while im away.
What an experience. by the end of the video I was convinced to watch Crossroads by Brittany Spears, subscribed.
It was the surprise Crossroads fun facts that took me out 😂😂😂😂
“Is it because we are lying cowards and as soon as Sony comes with a check we are all switching systems?” 😂😂😂
Waiting on that check
I'm new to photography os there any tips or videos yall can point me too so I can learn all that I need before purchasing a camera or lens? Pleaseee and THANK YOU
I like a 35 on a high-rez body, with Crop Mode giving me 52mm as well. Never did care much for 50mm. I can do 80% of everything with a 35 and 85.
Tempting mw now. I have a wedding to shoot in September and my main lens choice in a Tamron 90 f2.8 macro. I was thinking Nikon 24-120 f4 to go wide with adjustment but that 50 1.4 G may find a spot.
I love my 50 because it reminds me to get creative angles compared to 24-70! I’m curious about the 85 tho.
85 is very nice. If you're used to the 50 field of view, you're going to feel trapped when indoors for getting ready haha
you're talking 50mm on full frame right? so for a D7200 would you say to shoot at 35 to get the equivalent focal length?
Hi Taylor, thanks for grt video...what would you say would be the best for 60D budget lenses for all rounder...weddings, families, etc? Will really appreciate your help...not getting much help on this question😅
17-50 f2.8
I shot an event with a 85mm F1.2 and a 24-70mm F2.8. I wish I had a 35mm F1.4 instead of the zoom
Hi. I use a 50mm but see Brett Harkness as he’s famous for just using a 50 all day and creates amazing images.
Is he a Pentax boy as well? I feel like I remember this being a thing
I love using the 50mm but when I need a wide-angle shot, I just do a pano shot.
You buy it too look cool, I love it
Please tell me I look cool
I've used an old Nikon 50mm 1.4D for a whole wedding on my D7200
I’ve used Nikon D780 and Nikon 50mm 2.8D on 10 weddings my clients were happy with the pictures now I added a Nikon 80-200 2.8D for the ceremony
80-200 is a good buy! Everyone spends too much on getting the newest 70-200
Your videos are just pure joy to watch! The sense of humor is on point srsly :) Keep it up!
Thank you, and I hope you enjoyed Crossroads
Super informative, thank you. I was wondering, did u ever watch crossroads?
It’s been many years
This was hysterical, Taylor. Gonna try to do weddings and that package is definitely teasing me. 50mm for an entire day? I don’t know about all day but it was worth the video idea, for sure. Just got the RF 24-70 and that’s gonna be my workhorse for a while. FREE BRITNEY!
You’re behind the times Francis Britney has been freed
@@bsant7 haha! I know. I saw. Just felt like screaming it. Happy to see she’s no longer at a crossroad in her life.
Yah that RF 24-70 is really nice. I shot the next 6 months of day-in-the-life youtube videos with it. They'll be out once I finally edit them haha
@@TaylorJacksonPhoto sounds good to me. I'll stick around by hitting that subscribe button. Thanks, Taylor.
You have funny sense of humour. haha
I clicked the food and yes I paused the video haha, im hungry
‘Maybe even a Sony shooter’ 😆
I can see the graph of sony shooters leaving the video after that statement
@@TaylorJacksonPhoto yolo 😆 hey at least you said it.
Ginger Adam Sandler vibes. 😅😁
Thank you for the video!
Never heard of him. Is he a CZcams photographer?
Omg I love your math 😂
Would I be okay with the 50mm 1.8 instead of the 1.2 in your opinion?
Yep. Depending on the one. You just have to be aware of the times/situations that it gets a bit weird.
Hey Taylor! Just finding you now on youtube. Thanks for the vids. Do you explain your auto focusing modes/methods for weddings? Thanks
I’m just a full auto servo/face detect all day human now with the R6 and R3. I’ll do a more in depth video before the end of June though!
@TaylorJacksonPhoto ❤
I'm using 50mm while almost all others wedding photographers are using 35mm + 85mm. With set 24+50mm my photos are different from the most!
Sam Hurd has been on the 24 and 50 train as well for quite some time. Really dig that setup as well
This is a good move honestly. I used to use a 35/85 combo but felt like the 85 was too long and the 35 wasn’t wide enough. For the last few years I’ve been almost 100% 24/50 primes and A) they work better for my brain and the overall versatility needed on the wedding day and B) I definitely think my photos look different than most other people in my market, particularly because of the 24. Glad to meet another 24+50 fan! :)
Gotta respect your monstera. Variegated ones are expensive and pretty. How many curly fries could you buy for it?
I am surprised most wedding photographers never mention or consider macro tubes. Seems like a cost effective solution for taking a couple of ringshots opposed to a dedicated macro lens.
You have to be working very fast and efficient. Easier to pull a macro lens then mess with tubes when you are busy!
bobhuerbsch Easier still to shoot it with a 45mp camera and crop in to ~12mp
This is very helpful. Some old friends are getting married next week and they've asked me to take photos. I'm really an enthusiastic amateur landscape photographer so I'm way out of depth! I thought I would stick to one lens on my Nikon Z7 and take the 24 to 200 with my old Nikon 3300 DSL as backup. Can anybody tell me if I'm heading in the right direction? Great video. Wish me luck....Many thanks!
I would shot with both cameras and use two different lens.
I shot most of my wedding swith only 50 mm ❤ Given the only other lens I own is a 35mm DX, it's only reasonable 😂
I only use the 35mm if I really need to (not enough space to move away for the group shots). I'm looking forward to buying the 24mm sometime this summer, and with time, either he 105 or 135, but I know I will still mostly use the 50mm
Until this past june, i only shot 35mm 1.8 DX. The reason moved to canon was video advantages and the color science on the skintone
Otherwise i will still use it here and there.
Every time I watch these videos, I think of the e*TRADE baby.
Hi. What Canon cam did you used with the 50 lens ? I'm just curious .... Thanks.
Canon R3
@@TaylorJacksonPhoto Ok.Thanks again. Good vlog, I liked 👍
I use my sigma art 50mm 1.4 on my nikon d7500, nikon d750 thats my perfect pair
Thanks very interesting God bless you and your wife
I got the samyang 85 and it didn’t work. At all. Almost thought it broke my camera 🥺🥺 probably not compatible with my camera, the canon m50
I want both the 50mm & curly fries!
hey taylor great video but why didnt you just go Dx mode when it came to the close ups when the groom kissed the bride you would of got some closer pull while still technically using the 50 still.
It’s possible I’ve done a whole wedding with my Canon 90D with a Sigma Art 35mm F1.4 photos where sharp and Focused!!
I don't have a 50mm and don't plan on buying one. I'm sticking with the 35mm, 85mm and 135mm combo, they are my miracle workers.
You can add a 14mm prime for ultra wide shoots too!👌
@@doubleface4137 I got one, but it’s too wide for my liking and I’m contemplating replacing it with 18 or 20mm
I shot weddings for 3 years with only the EF 35 1.4….. It really is whatever you want to do. Once you find your style game over. I just bought the R3 and the 24-105 2.8 we’ll see if this is the ultimate combo or if I run back to primes!!!!
Any update? 😁
@@GODlikeTeaching Maaaaan!!!! Love it, it doesn’t leave the camera AT ALL!!!!
Came for the lens review, stayed for the Britney ratings 😂
Taylor do you still own and use the Nikon Z5
I don’t. The Z6ii came out very quickly after the Z5
Im a real estate photographer that somehow ended up photographing a wedding and I had my 12-24 f4.0 lens, my nifty fifty and a dream 😂
What is your feedback using the RF 28-70 F2 instead of the 50MM + maybe the RF 70-200 F2.8 for a full wedding. Nice funny video !
The 28-70 is heavy and expensive, but nice. 70-200 I downsized to my 85 samyang this year
Are all those photos shot with only natural light alone sir?
Yep
Shot 3 whole weddings with the nifty fifty 😊
I did a wedding on a 50 only, now looking back it was okay but not the best I can do.
Nikon Z 24-120 f4 and 50 1.8, all you need for a wedding day!
I hope everyone is finally getting their 24-120 hah. It took a minute
@@TaylorJacksonPhoto indeed…awesome lens!
I would prefer the Arby’s curly fries over the Canon lens bc I have a Nikon Z6.
I’m taking a guess before it starts. RF35. ?
Hah for 75% of the day it could be. Ceremony and speeches/first dance I think it would be a bit too wide. Unless you shoot a high megapixel body and flip into apsc often. Then it could work
I love your videos but I literally clicked the like button as SOON as I saw the caption about you not mentioning that stupid movie, lol
I didnt See the Cross roads affiliate link
LOL, "Jared Polin"
Reverse ring for macro
Taylor what you know about 360 no scopes🤔😑
It's a key element to becoming a wedding photographer
I think zooms are better. We all know that special moment we got at a wedding. I get more of them using zooms. The Canon RF28-70 f2 is now my go to lens with 70-200 on the other body or EF135 f2. I like the versatility because I don’t like to move around much during the ceremony. For the reception you have more freedom of movement so the fast primes are great.
whats funny is i came here right after watching one of jerred polends videos HAHAHAHA