f1.4 and f2.8

[Deva207]

In my opinion, people who use prime for weddings use it because they are much much sharper than zoom lens. And i believe that they dont use the 1,4 aperture, they use narrower aperture. Maybe I'm wrong, but that is just my opinion.

[Cory]

A quick piece of info...


I have a Sigma 30mm 1.4 and a Tamron 17-50mm 2.8 with IS. For my purposes I have found there isn't much difference in the lenses. I'm not taking shots of fast moving objects and really, when I am I usually WANT the streaks I get (i.e. tail lights and such). I also like the greater depth of field as a result.


So, what I use my "low light" lens for (indoor or backyard at night parties, night shots in the city) I don't really need the 1.4. I've even been thinking of selling it or trading it in for a macro.

[Chuck Lee]

Tamron 17-50mm 2.8 with IS

Cory,


The Tamron 17-50 f2.8 does not have IS if by what you mean is "Image Stabilized"


Tamron is rumored to be releasing a VC (Vibration Compensation) model of this lens this fall.

[Sean Setters]

In my opinion, people who use prime for weddings use it because they are much much sharper than zoom lens. And i believe that they dont use the 1,4 aperture, they use narrower aperture. Maybe I'm wrong, but that is just my opinion.
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Actually, wedding photographers many times use the widest aperture they can. Most churches are dimly lit and a majority of couples don't want a flash going off during the actual ceremony. At those times, a very wide aperture helps tremendously.

[Cory]

Tamron 17-50mm 2.8 with IS

Cory,


The Tamron 17-50 f2.8 does not have IS if by what you mean is "Image Stabilized"


Tamron is rumored to be releasing a VC (Vibration Compensation) model of this lens this fall.
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Heh, that's the SECOND time I've done that and I know better. Wishful thinking / Freudian slip. A friend just bought the Canon EF-S 17-55mm 2.8 IS USM and my mind seems to keep sticking on that.

[Chuck Lee]

Heh, that's the SECOND time I've done that and I know better. Wishful thinking / Freudian slip

I thought that exact thing when I read your post......LOL []


I wanted to make sure we didn't excite any newbies.


Funny, your wishful thinking has been fulfilled....how prophetic dude!!


Please slip and say "my 5D MkII with in-camera sensor stabilization" Please say it....Please say it.....over and over.