My suggestion--Go with the 24-70mm f/2.8 L. I realize it doesn't have as wide of an aperture, but with the T1i and 7D, you can push ISOs a bit and still get good results. When it comes to weddings, you want to be able to get the shot when it happens--and many times having a zoom (enabling optimal framing) can mean a world of difference.


If you buy the 24-70 and still long for the 35L, try buying the 35mm f/2. The build quality and image quality isn't quite as good as the "L," of course, but it's much cheaper and will get you in the ballpark.