Wedding photography is stressful, mainly because you only have one chance to really make the client happy. In that case, you need to use equipment that you can rely on to help you achieve exactly what you and your customers envision. Does the Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM lens fit that category?
With my professional ability, I only shoot one wedding in my life. A friend asked if I could help him, and I reluctantly accepted. I say reluctantly because, firstly, I just want to enjoy the day and have a drink with my friends without worrying about any kind of work, and second, because I don’t really want to pressure myself. The power that comes from having to take the responsibility of remembering one’s oldest. day. As a landscape and seascape photographer, I like to spend time searching for locations, thinking about composition and waiting for the right conditions, but you can’t spend that much time shooting weddings and that’s stressful. In my opinion, what you absolutely cannot compromise on is having the right equipment for the occasion. But, what is the right device?
That question brings us to this amazing video by Taylor Jackson in which he shows us behind the scenes of a wedding he recently shot using, among other lenses, Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Glass. At f/1.2 the lens is fast and in my opinion that is very important when you are taking wedding photos. What I found most interesting with this video is Jackson showing you how he takes different types of photos with his 50mm prime lens. For example, he discusses techniques for group photography, nature shots, and spot shots, and discusses the advantages of this lens. It’s pretty reasonably priced at $1,998, and if Jackson’s video is anything to go by, it’s a bargain. What do you think of this lens or others that you can recommend for wedding photography?
