Wedding photography consists of both emotion and storytelling as well as technical expertise. The right lens not only records a moment, but it is the way that moment is going to feel. It can be the tenderness in the eyes of a bride, the energy of the baraat, the intimate scene of the couple stealing a glance; the lenses define the depth, brightness and character of each frame.
We have, over time, tested our way around with various lenses in brands such as Canon, Sony, Nikon, Panasonic, and Sigma, among others at Ganesh Digital Studio.
Each of them possesses the advantages that apply in certain circumstances: portraits, ceremonies, decor, candid emotions, night shots, and wedding cinematics. Therefore, when you are trying to learn more about what really works in a real-life wedding, here is a step-by-step, comprehensive list of the Top 10 best lenses to use in wedding photography and the best lens to use in wedding videography, according to field experience.
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2 – The Eternal Portrait King
When it comes to bridal portraits, these lenses are an absolute magic. The background is melted away beautifully, with emotions in the limelight.
Why photographers love it:
- Incredible sharpness
- Creamy bokeh
- Ideal in regard to Haldi, bride preparation and intimate scenes
At Ganesh Digital Studio, it is applied for a personal narrative sequence, stories and in the getting-ready shots where facial expressions are the most important.
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 – The Ceremony Essential
No wedding photographer can do without a 70-200mm in their kit. This telephoto lens makes it possible to capture emotions without disturbing the moment.
Great for:
- Varmala rituals
- Stolen glances
- Baraat, and heart-to-heart family time
It provides you with sharp pictures even under dim light, something that is ideal during indoor weddings and evening functions.
Sony 85mm 1.4 GM – The Dreamy Bokeh Lens
This is a legendary lens among the Sony shooters.
Why it’s amazing:
- Superb bokeh
- Perfect skin tones
- Background compression of soft type
It is cinematic in nature, which is ideal in engagement shoots, sangeet portraits, and traditional candids.
The 24-70 2.8 GM II Sony – The Most Versatile Wedding Lens
This would be the only lens that you could carry to a whole wedding.
Strengths:
- Great for capturing the decorations, portraits, group photographs and rituals.
- Sharp at every focal length
- Lightweight in comparison to the older versions
We have it in Ganesh Digital Studio because our Sony team does pre-wedding shoots and also full-day wedding coverage.
Nikon 35mm f/1.4 – The Storytelling Lens
All documentary style wedding photographers are fond of the 35mm as it is natural and life-like.
Perfect for:
- Bride & groom entries
- Candid moments
- Framing emotional narratives
This is a bright, fast and unbelievably sharp lens that is ideal when the haldi time is early in the morning or when taking shots at the mandap in the evening.
Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 Z – The All-in-one Professional Lens
This is the response of Nikon to the GM series of Sony, and it does extremely well in weddings.
Why it stands out:
- Edge-to-edge sharpness
- Smooth focusing
- Good at videography as well
Udaipur weddings are known to have many fast lens changes due to the rituals performed concurrently, and this lens does all this with ease.
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art – Beautiful on a Small Budget Portraiture
The Art series provides a higher quality and is usually priced lower as compared to the native lenses offered by Sigma.
The reasoning behind its use by wedding photographers is:
- Razor-sharp details
- Soft tones
- Good on bride and groom close-ups
Outdoor photoshoots at a lakeside location are a common and often-used use of Sigma Art lenses by the Ganesh Digital Studio.
Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II – The Movie Photographer in Everyday Life
It is among the most popular lenses in candid photography and wedding videos.
Ideal for:
- Emotional family moments
- Long-distance rituals
- Clean, unobtrusive framing
It has an incredibly quick autofocus, which is why it is ideal for the rush wedding ceremony and dances.
Canon RF 28-70mm f/ 2 – The Midnight Monster
It is one of the most distinctive lenses of Canon, the zoom lens with a prime-like aperture.
Why it’s a powerhouse:
- The f/2 provides incredible low-light results.
- Similar primes, Creamy bokeh.
- Ideal for taking video shots in the cinema.
This is a blessing to wedding cinematographers. The depth and clarity make it one of the best lenses used when capturing wedding videos.
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 -The Ultimate Versatile Lens
When this lens was released, it shook the game – and with cause.
Why it’s loved:
- Covers both wide, portrait and telephoto
- Good when there is a hurry
- Excellent autofocus
In case you are shooting a wedding where time is of the essence, then this lens will have you ready at all times.
Best Lenses to use in Wedding videography
Although all the lenses above are very good, cinematographers tend to use:
- Canon 28-70mm f/2
- Sony 24-70mm GM II
- Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art
- Sony 70-200mm GM II
A flawless combination of depth, sharpness and smoothness, gimbal shots, a couple of sequences, slow-motion entries, and emotional rituals.
Why Ganesh Digital Studio believes in these lenses
As wedding photographers in Udaipur, we capture weddings under all types of lighting conditions, the golden sunsets at Pichola, night mandaps in luxury hotels, small-scale haldi ceremonies, and big-scale sangeet nights. These lenses allow us to adjust instantly, living each moment in detail and feeling every moment.
By engaging Ganesh Digital Studio, couples do not merely get high-quality equipment but also photographers who are capable of putting them in the right position with every lens to make the most out of each shot.
We help you decide:
- Which lens is appropriate for your wedding theme?
- What is your focal length that emphasises your decor?
- Which combination do you find to be the most effective when capturing couple portraits?
- What filming lenses are ideal to use in a wedding movie?
That is why our wedding albums are warm, real, and rich in visuals, as each frame is created with the help of the right lens at the right time.
Final Word
The selection of lenses is one of the crucial tasks related to wedding photography. The above ten lenses are the world-renowned lenses that are trusted by their accuracy, colour fidelity, and their capability to bring out raw human emotions.
And at Ganesh Digital Studio, we take the finest lenses, the finest methods of lighting, and the finest techniques of telling a story to make it seem as though the couple will always remember their wedding as everlasting.
When you desire to have your wedding pictures be movie-like, emotional, and pleasantly detailed, then you choose the right lens, and you have it all. And the right team does too.
