Wedding Photography

[SCraig]

Note: Auto focus has been around for 25 years or so.

Canon and other gear makers introduced new lens mounts in and about 1986, specifically for auto focus.

Nikon and Pentax are the only 2 gear makers I know of that were able to offer auto focus at the same time without having to redesign their lens mount.

Time flies when you're having fun. It also apparently flies when you aren't having fun to!

 

[Penelope Mitchell]

In general, manual lenses can be used for wedding photography, but it really depends on the situation. If you're shooting in low light, then a faster lens with a lower aperture is going to be more helpful. If you're shooting in good light, then a slower lens with a higher aperture should be able to do the job. It also depends on your skills; when shooting a wedding, you need to be quick and accurate. With a manual lens, you have to be very precise when focusing and you may not be able to get the shot you want as quickly as with an autofocus lens. Ultimately, it's up to you to decide what lens is best for your situation. If you feel confident in your abilities to use a manual lens and think it will be useful for the wedding shoots, then go ahead and buy it. On the other hand, if you're not confident in your manual focusing skills, then it may be a better idea to invest in an autofocus lens.

 

[webestang64]

The OP is long gone, why do peeps bring up these old threads?

 

[snowbear]

Noticing the post date can be difficult if you aren’t looking. New members just miss it in their enthusiasm, I guess.

Locking it.