New to photography...

[MrsM]

Hi All,

I am new to photography and I am trying to learn about it. Right now it is just hobby, however I am very interested in learning enough to consider it professionally. I currently have the Canon EOS T4i, which I know is not a top of the line camera but I will consider upgrading in the future. I am considering purchasing a new zoom lens. I wanted to ask your opinion about which one would be best to purchase, I will be photographing 2 of my close friends' weddings soon, which will be held in the late evening therefore lighting might be an issue. I wanted to purchase the Tamron 28-75mm however I see that there are 2 options, one is about $499, and the other is about $1299, the difference is that one has image stabilization. How important is that at weddings or other events that have low lighting? Is it worth paying the extra money for the one with image stabilization? Like I mentioned, I am new to this but plan on getting serious about this in the future.

[h=3] Tamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8 SP XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) for Canon Digital SLR Cameras $499

Tamron SP 24-70mm Di VC USD Canon Mount AFA007C-700 $1299[/h]
Thanks in advance for your kind opinions,

MrsM

 

[bunny99123]

Hi! You will learn a lot from others on here or at least I have. I suggest practicing and keep practicing night shoots! I am not a pro, still learning the mechanics of the camera, but I practiced night shots tonight, and my camera spent a lot of time in processing mode.

Good lens, flash and tripod is needed for low light, because so little light reaches the sensor.

I have shoot several friend's weddings, and it is stressful and nothing goes as planned, so the more you know how to use your camera, and practicing in that lighting, then better photos are produced. Good luck!

Other's can give you better advice.

Enjoy your camera!

 

[jaomul]

Firstly welcome to the forum.

Lenses- the 2 lenses you mentioned are both quite fast so are good low light lenses. Image stabilization is great to counter act any camera movement so if your holding the camera taking a photo of a still item or person it helps you. If the object or person is moving the shutter speed needs increasing to freeze the subject. Stabilization so is great to have but even more important in lenses with longer focal length as the longer lenses have a tendency to be less stable in peoples hands.

Of the 2 you mention the new tamron 24-70vc seems to be one of the best reviewed lenses of the last year but it is more designed for a fullframe camera. Put your existing kit lens to 24 and this is where that starts. This can be limiting on your camera due it being crop if you need to take pictures inside. The 28-75 is even more restrictive.

A better option think would be a tamron 17-50 f2.8 or canon 17-55 f2.8 IS

 

[ratssass]

welcome,mrsm..........

 

[IceCanAm]

Welcome to the site.

 

[PagesPhotography]

...A better option think would be a tamron 17-50 f2.8 or canon 17-55 f2.8 IS

x2, and welcome to the forum!

 

[cgipson1]

Welcome!

 

[jwbryson1]

:waiting:

 

[emdiemci]

Hello & Welcome. I recently got the T4i and It works wonders. Greetings!

 

[smalltowngirl13]

Hello and welcome to the forum!

 

[KmH]

:thumbup: Welcome to TPF! :camera:

If you have hopes of doing photography for pay, be sure to learn about the business and legal aspects that requires.
There are so-so photographers out there making good money because they know how to do business, and truly talented photographers that can't make a dime because they don't know how to do business.