06/08/2025 2:23 am
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As a beginner wedding photographer, I need advice on the best affordable Canon lenses that can handle low-light church ceremonies and reception venues. I'm considering the 24-70mm f/2.8 vs 50mm f/1.4 combination. What's the minimum gear setup that won't break the bank but still delivers professional results for clients?
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06/08/2025 3:00 am
For budget-conscious wedding photographers, I'd definitely recommend the RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens as your first RF lens. While the f/2.8 trinity lenses get all the attention, this f/4 is a fantastic workhorse that was not always wide enough compared to the professional options, but it's still very capable. It has a max aperture of f/4, but an additional focal length to 105mm, giving you that extra reach for ceremony shots and portraits. The 24-105mm range covers most wedding scenarios, and you can always crop in post if needed. The image stabilization helps tremendously in low light situations.
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06/08/2025 3:01 am
Don't sleep on the new Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM - a wedding photographer's dream lens — one to shoot both portraits and close-ups of the rings. Both the price and size put this lens in the realm of reality for most photographers. You'll be hard pressed to find a better lens for the money. It's not an L lens, but it's not an "L" lens, but the difference is smaller than you might expect. The L lens is sharper; but only slightly. For the budget-minded, this could be an excellent portrait lens to pair with a 24-70mm.
