Help on what equipment to get.

[Caldwell8792]

Hello, Im new to the forums =]
Well here is the situatuion. I really love photography so I decided to get me a pretty decent camera but at the time I didn't know what it was I was looking for lens wise. I ended up getting an olympus digital 40-150mm 1:3.5-4.5 lens for my olympus E-500 camera. It's a great lens but Ive got to run a 1/2 mile away from my subject to get a good picture.

Anyways, My mom loves my work and she wants me to do her wedding reception pictures ( mom & dad is gettin back together ) she said it will be alittle "dark" so I know I'll need a flash but I need another lens for closer pictures. but I dont know what to get exactly.

So this is where you professionals come in I didnt know if you guys could hook me up with a new lens and flash for no more than $300.00? give or take a little bit.

 

[Wolverinepwnes]

I'm not familiar with olympus camera's or lens, but if its gonna be dark and considering the fact that it is a wedding i would go with a fast lens, like a 50 or 85mm with at least a f/1.8 if not a 1.4!!!! good luck

 

[Caldwell8792]

Thank you for your reply, helps me out on what to look for. Im looking around right now and on B&H I found a macro 35mm with a f/3.5

Do you all have any sites that I could look around on?

 

[Wolverinepwnes]

Try adorama, and amazon also!!! try to find something faster than a f/3.5, like 2.8, or 1.8

 

[chip]

Hello, Im new to the forums =]
Well here is the situatuion. I really love photography so I decided to get me a pretty decent camera but at the time I didn't know what it was I was looking for lens wise. I ended up getting an olympus digital 40-150mm 1:3.5-4.5 lens for my olympus E-500 camera. It's a great lens but Ive got to run a 1/2 mile away from my subject to get a good picture.

Anyways, My mom loves my work and she wants me to do her wedding reception pictures ( mom & dad is gettin back together ) she said it will be alittle "dark" so I know I'll need a flash but I need another lens for closer pictures. but I dont know what to get exactly.

So this is where you professionals come in I didnt know if you guys could hook me up with a new lens and flash for no more than $300.00? give or take a little bit.

You will need a flash for indoors shots. Here's one at a reasonable price for your Olympus

Vivitar | DF 383 Series 1 Digital TTL Shoe Mount | DF-383-OLY

I am so excited your mom and dad are getting back together! That is the best news of all! Congratulations :thumbup:

 

[Caldwell8792]

Hello, Im new to the forums =]
Well here is the situatuion. I really love photography so I decided to get me a pretty decent camera but at the time I didn't know what it was I was looking for lens wise. I ended up getting an olympus digital 40-150mm 1:3.5-4.5 lens for my olympus E-500 camera. It's a great lens but Ive got to run a 1/2 mile away from my subject to get a good picture.

Anyways, My mom loves my work and she wants me to do her wedding reception pictures ( mom & dad is gettin back together ) she said it will be alittle "dark" so I know I'll need a flash but I need another lens for closer pictures. but I dont know what to get exactly.

So this is where you professionals come in I didnt know if you guys could hook me up with a new lens and flash for no more than $300.00? give or take a little bit.

You will need a flash for indoors shots. Here's one at a reasonable price for your Olympus

Vivitar | DF 383 Series 1 Digital TTL Shoe Mount | DF-383-OLY

I am so excited your mom and dad are getting back together! That is the best news of all! Congratulations :thumbup:

Thanks man I appreciate that so much man. Im happy they are getting back together too

 

[Caldwell8792]

Gosh, I've been looking everywhere. I cant find any short lenses that arent 400 and 800 bucks!

 

[John de Michele]

Fast lenses (f2.8 or faster) tend to be more expensive because of the higher quality optics.

John.

 

[KmH]

Thank you for your reply, helps me out on what to look for. Im looking around right now and on B&H I found a macro 35mm with a f/3.5

Do you all have any sites that I could look around on?

Go here to decide which lens you want.

Then go to KEH, Adorama, Amazon or B&H Photo Video to find the price that works for you. Note: KEH is used gear and the other 3 carry both new and used.

 

[KmH]

Gosh, I've been looking everywhere. I cant find any short lenses that arent 400 and 800 bucks!

That's largely because you have an Olympus camera.

 

[photograham]

I really prefer adorama to the others myself

 

[Caldwell8792]

Honestly Im only seeing f3.5- like 5.6's for my price range.

So lets say I get a lens like 14-42 f3.5-f5.6
How is this going to work?