70-200 f4 IS or the 70-200 f2.8 IS??

[Bill M.]

Thankyou everyone for your input. I'm thinking that the f4 will be enough for the wedding, the ceremony is outdoors as well and if the weather holds up, I should have pretty good light to shoot in anyway for that part.


nrdavis, I do agree that the 70-200 is a bit long most of the time for the reception but I do like for the occasional shot from across the room to catch an expression or two without being noticed.


I've heard good things about the 85 1.8 but better things about the 85 1.2. I can rent the 85 1.2 for pretty cheap money but I've also read that it can be a little tricky to use wide open as the DOF is razor thin. I originally stayed away from that lens when I was just using my 20D because I thought it would be a little long for most portraits but now I think it would be fine with the 5D II. Anyone with thoughts about this? I do want a fast prime to have with me...

[Colin]

I like the 85 f/1.2 (II?) on a full frame. It's wide enough to be useful, though the minimum focusing distance is such that you better be out of arm's reach to take a picture, even if you've got long arms.


You do need to be conscious about focus with it, but it seems to focus pretty accurately. Plus, you can always dial it back to f/2 or something.