AboutMark Gluckman Expertise I can answer questions about all social photography (wedding, corporate, b`nai mitzvah). All general questions about digital photography and, of course, film.
Photojournalistic and travel photo questions can also be asked as that is another specialty of mine.
Experience
Past/Present clients McDonald's, Sprint, GE, Ford, NBC, IBM, Princess Cruises, NCL and I work the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon every year.
I have worked for The New York Times, USA Today, AP and dozens of other international and national publications.
I have shot hundreds of weddings, b'nai mitzvah and corporate social events.
Expert: Mark Gluckman Date: 6/28/2006 Subject: Lenses
Question I use a Canon Elan 7N camera with a Canon L series
lens (24-70 2.8) to shoot small weddings; my former partner has the same lens. I need to buy a lens for my new partner to use since she has only basic lenses. Do you recommend that I buy another 24-70 or the new Canon 24-105 4.0 L lens?It has an image stabilizer which is a plus even though it is 4.0. I have a 50mm 1.8; should I buy a 1.4? Any suggestions on these or other lenses? I am a teacher; this is only a part-time thing for me. THANKS!
Do I need to uprgrade to the EOS 3 camera?
Answer Edy,
Since you are shooting weddings, I wold recommend the 24-105, it will be much handier even though you lose a stop. Check out some of the new longer-wider zooms.
It is not worth the money to upgrade to the 1.4, it is quite expensive. Spend your money on a longer lens for close-ups. I find a 80-200 is a great lens for weddings. You can capture some great candids without intruding on people´s privacy.
