I'm not even a wedding photographer and I learned a TON from this video, so clearly presented. I found it ironic as well that my first lens was the 24-70 f/2.8 and I don't even own that anymore, I didn't like it and love my 24-105 f/4. This video could almost be titled how to choose your gear wisely and not like a sheep. Totally applies to any kind of photography, I do landscapes and concert photos mostly and this has me on a clearer path to my next purchase, I'll likely borrow some lenses before buying as well. Thanks for sharing yourself with us Susan.
Top tip for me was with the 85mm at f1.4 do not focus and recompose, instead move the AF spots around . I guess I need to set up some practice sessions so that I can do that fast. Thankyou Susan.
Great presentation. I was also surprised at the wide open shots. As a hobbyist and still learning, many advise to shoot one to two stops down. Shooting that wide often risks blur on parts of the subject, specifically if more than one subject.
Thanks so much for posting this video. Susan is an amazing speaker. My most used lens is the Canon 24-105 F/4 so I was glad to see that on Susan's list. My 2nd most used is my Canon 70-200 F/2.8 IS USM II. I'll be adding the primes that Susan has mentioned and the Clydesdales straps(I'd not heard of those).
This conference was very informative. I have learnt a lot. My go to lenses are 16-35mm L2.8, 70-200mm L 2.8, 50mm 1.8 and my all time favourite especially in low light is the 85mm 1.4, the only third party lens. I will have to try out that 135, before buying it. I am a big fan of primes, not zooms.
Great presentation but the microphone noise was killing me! Maybe the necklace was rubbing against the mic clip? I have the 28mm f/1.8 and I love it. It's a really under-rated lens. I like shooting with the 28mm f/1.8 and 85mm f/1.8, which will soon change because I ordered the new RF 35mm f/1.8 and will shoot with that more than the 28mm f/1.8 I'm sure. Not going to upgrade the 85mm f/1.8 yet because I'll wait on the lens upgrade while I save up for the next Canon mirrorless body, something with dual card slots and a few more features. I love shooting with the EOS R but there are certain features of my 5D Mk4 bodies that I can't wait to see included in the next Canon mirrorless body.
Every time I watch Susan I have to force myself to listen because information she gives is amazing...but the way she delivers....pushes me away:( ...she sounds like "I know it all" .... This one was refreshing...."it might be right for me but wrong for you"...finally
I think better low light performance of sensors is going to make this lens more and more viable for many of us. I own that lens for my Sony and really like it, with a full frame camera unless I really want to isolate something using 2.8 or larger tends to not work as well and makes out of focus objects look soft and unappealing.
@Robenson Dabeck It may be limits in engineering would make such a lens difficult to make or require a filter over 82mm. I once had a Tamron 28-105 2.8 for my Canon but it wasn't all that sharp.
@Robenson Dabeck True, I sort of feel in some ways Canon like Apple wants to dictate to it's customers what it thinks they want and should have. I recently sold all my Canon lenses and cameras and bought into Sony because I felt the timeline for Canon to offer things I really want will just be too long, I'm 51 years old now and figure I won't be around forever so having great system sooner than later rated high on my list. I'm really liking my 24-105 lens, it's way sharper and better than I would have expected, definitely better than the Canon offering which is apparently good enough for Susan Stripling and I have a lot of respect for her work.
In a way we can't know what we want until we put it into practice. I have the 24-70 and 70-200 and rarely use the 70-200 for Indian weddings. However I do agree with her point. This is where current lens rentals come to the rescue. Rent different combinations of glass and see what works best for you.
@@hagarthehorrible1391 I agree with that. I think its more addressed towards those with gear acquisition syndrome (GAS), i.e. acquiring the "best" gear upfront without some in-field indication of what you'll actually use. I think the people who ask "what gear should I get (next)", probably haven't used their current equipment exhaustively and found its shortcomings.
"It was never quite wide enough, it was never quite long enough, and I never found myself reaching for it." Are you my wife or something? Great tips though!
After 20 years of shooting weddings. I had SLR fully manual camera bodies, 35, 50, 85, prime lenses and healthy adroit body that could be at right place at right time. All the wide open apertures emphasis that photographers use these days was not my style and I think is vastly overused. A blurry head in foreground to frame a couple is distasteful beginners eye to me and looks amateurish and gimmicky.Same with overused bokeh. I liked the lightness and maneuverability and less weight and bulk of gear. Dual headed Metz flashes with power variations that could blend with natural light, bounce with fill vertically and horizontally allowed much more speed in variable conditions. I respect the knowledge and abilities of modern digital photographers, but all the bulkiness and weight and expense and fixation on the next new model or glass seems excessive. The artful use of light is impressive and the ISO variations for low light is attractive with the digital technology. However I guess I am just old fashioned with minimal gear for maximum effect.
She actually compared shooting a wedding with a 200 mm saying sure you could do that so why would you use the 70 to 200? She doesn’t make a bit of sense
I'm not even a wedding photographer and I learned a TON from this video, so clearly presented. I found it ironic as well that my first lens was the 24-70 f/2.8 and I don't even own that anymore, I didn't like it and love my 24-105 f/4. This video could almost be titled how to choose your gear wisely and not like a sheep. Totally applies to any kind of photography, I do landscapes and concert photos mostly and this has me on a clearer path to my next purchase, I'll likely borrow some lenses before buying as well. Thanks for sharing yourself with us Susan.
Very true. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for providing this piece - Ms. Stripling is a terrific teacher, and this video is an amazing resource. Thank you B&H.
Top tip for me was with the 85mm at f1.4 do not focus and recompose, instead move the AF spots around . I guess I need to set up some practice sessions so that I can do that fast.
Thankyou Susan.
6:00 Also the facial distortion if You stand really close with the 35 1.4.
Best presentation of the conference. Very logical progression of choices presented. Thank you so much.
Don, that is so kind of you to say!
Great presentation. I was also surprised at the wide open shots. As a hobbyist and still learning, many advise to shoot one to two stops down. Shooting that wide often risks blur on parts of the subject, specifically if more than one subject.
Thanks so much for posting this video. Susan is an amazing speaker. My most used lens is the Canon 24-105 F/4 so I was glad to see that on Susan's list. My 2nd most used is my Canon 70-200 F/2.8 IS USM II. I'll be adding the primes that Susan has mentioned and the Clydesdales straps(I'd not heard of those).
Thanks for watching!
Excellent presentation. Thank you for being direct and keeping momentum going.
This conference was very informative. I have learnt a lot. My go to lenses are 16-35mm L2.8, 70-200mm L 2.8, 50mm 1.8 and my all time favourite especially in low light is the 85mm 1.4, the only third party lens. I will have to try out that 135, before buying it. I am a big fan of primes, not zooms.
Thanks for watching.
I have the 24-70 2.8, 135 2.0 and 50 1.8. however I prefer to use my flashpoint 600 and 200 to paint the image w light.
Do you have a go-to lens when photographing weddings?
Nikon 35mm f1.4 is my go to lens
RF 28-70 2.0 best lens for weddings. paired with one telephoto, that's all you need.
Great presentation but the microphone noise was killing me! Maybe the necklace was rubbing against the mic clip?
I have the 28mm f/1.8 and I love it. It's a really under-rated lens. I like shooting with the 28mm f/1.8 and 85mm f/1.8, which will soon change because I ordered the new RF 35mm f/1.8 and will shoot with that more than the 28mm f/1.8 I'm sure.
Not going to upgrade the 85mm f/1.8 yet because I'll wait on the lens upgrade while I save up for the next Canon mirrorless body, something with dual card slots and a few more features. I love shooting with the EOS R but there are certain features of my 5D Mk4 bodies that I can't wait to see included in the next Canon mirrorless body.
A lot of information presented very well and backed up with great photography.
Great photographer and great input for me
Excellent....excellent!! Great history....and explanations of what and why with samples!! Thank you! :-)
Good session..!
I've just pulled out my 24-105 recently. Yes....excellent lens!
never got it. that is the only lens i will never buy.
Every time I watch Susan I have to force myself to listen because information she gives is amazing...but the way she delivers....pushes me away:( ...she sounds like "I know it all" .... This one was refreshing...."it might be right for me but wrong for you"...finally
Um, thanks?
@@susanstripling7833 Really great presentation, Susan. I've watched it fully twice now and I'm sure I'll watch it again. Cheers.
Nr one lens 24-105mm f4. I was not expecting that.
Same here.... Mine sits on the shelf most of the time but maybe I need to dust it off and give it another go
I think better low light performance of sensors is going to make this lens more and more viable for many of us. I own that lens for my Sony and really like it, with a full frame camera unless I really want to isolate something using 2.8 or larger tends to not work as well and makes out of focus objects look soft and unappealing.
@Robenson Dabeck agreed! A 24-105mm IS f2.8 would never come off of my camera
@Robenson Dabeck It may be limits in engineering would make such a lens difficult to make or require a filter over 82mm. I once had a Tamron 28-105 2.8 for my Canon but it wasn't all that sharp.
@Robenson Dabeck True, I sort of feel in some ways Canon like Apple wants to dictate to it's customers what it thinks they want and should have. I recently sold all my Canon lenses and cameras and bought into Sony because I felt the timeline for Canon to offer things I really want will just be too long, I'm 51 years old now and figure I won't be around forever so having great system sooner than later rated high on my list. I'm really liking my 24-105 lens, it's way sharper and better than I would have expected, definitely better than the Canon offering which is apparently good enough for Susan Stripling and I have a lot of respect for her work.
Hey Susan, most of the lenses you use are not IS or L series correct ?
the 85/35/135/70-200/24-105 are all L lenses......
Thank you @susan
“If you don’t know the product you’re creating, why would you just go buy tools?” -- *this*
In a way we can't know what we want until we put it into practice. I have the 24-70 and 70-200 and rarely use the 70-200 for Indian weddings.
However I do agree with her point. This is where current lens rentals come to the rescue. Rent different combinations of glass and see what works best for you.
@@hagarthehorrible1391 I agree with that. I think its more addressed towards those with gear acquisition syndrome (GAS), i.e. acquiring the "best" gear upfront without some in-field indication of what you'll actually use. I think the people who ask "what gear should I get (next)", probably haven't used their current equipment exhaustively and found its shortcomings.
"It was never quite wide enough, it was never quite long enough, and I never found myself reaching for it." Are you my wife or something? Great tips though!
This was amazing
Although the content was excellent, overall she was a great teacher and presenter.
I believe master what you have😎❤️🇺🇸
Great Presentation Susan.
Thanks for watching.
Extra points..
You know you can use your feet and legs to change your distance as well as lens choice
After 20 years of shooting weddings. I had SLR fully manual camera bodies, 35, 50, 85, prime lenses and healthy adroit
body that could be at right place at right time.
All the wide open apertures emphasis that photographers use these days was not my style and I think is vastly overused. A blurry head in foreground to frame a couple is distasteful beginners eye
to me and looks amateurish and gimmicky.Same with overused bokeh. I liked the lightness and maneuverability
and less weight and bulk of gear. Dual headed Metz
flashes with power variations that could blend with natural
light, bounce with fill vertically and horizontally allowed much more speed in variable conditions.
I respect the knowledge and abilities of modern digital
photographers, but all the bulkiness and weight and expense and fixation on the next new model or glass
seems excessive. The artful use of light is impressive
and the ISO variations for low light is attractive with the digital technology. However I guess I am just old fashioned
with minimal gear for maximum effect.
"What year is this?" ;-? Amen on the boat.
You shoot F1.4. Why not F1.2?
Chuckle... been there , done that...!
She actually compared shooting a wedding with a 200 mm saying sure you could do that so why would you use the 70 to 200? She doesn’t make a bit of sense
watch again Bruno!!! LOL