Fast Lenses

I love people. I love photography. And I love helping people who love photography.

Over the holiday weekend, while shooting at a concert, I met some really nice photographers at random. And I was asked the same common question...how do I shoot in low light without using a flash? I said, I use fast lenses. Or wide apertures, I wouldn't want to use anything slower.

So, I thought it would be most helpful to post some images of my lens lineup, since I would have been grateful to anyone who did the same for me when I was trying to decide what Canon lenses to purchase.

70-200mm f/2.8 L IS

This lens is an industry standard for concerts, theatre, low light wedding ceremonies from the back of the church, and photo journalism, from a distance. It's my favorite lens!


24-70mm f/2.8 L

This was my first lens, and although I use it less often as before, it is still a reliable and standard all around lens. It's mid focal range is good for groups, portraits, and travel.


16-35mm II f/2.8 L

The super wide lens. My recent purchase. I call this my editorial lens, good for storytelling and documenting places or events all in one frame.

50mm f/1.4

This lens is a fixed focal length or prime lens. Another industry standard with it's focal length at 50mm. I use this lens the most because it is faster than all of my lenses with an aperture of 1.4, and it's as sharp as it is fast! As much as I LOVE this lens, I can't wait to upgrade to the 50 1.2!


Happy Tuesday!