17/03/2026 3:50 am
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Ive been shooting weddings for about six years now mostly on my old DSLR gear but I finally made the jump to a Sony A7IV and I am struggling to settle on my main glass. My logic was to just grab the Tamron 28-75mm G2 and call it a day since its so light for those 10 hour days but then I saw everyone raving about the 35-150mm f/2-2.8. Honestly the idea of not swapping lenses during the ceremony sounds like a dream especially since I shoot solo usually but man that thing is a brick. I have a big wedding coming up in October at this really moody low-light barn in Vermont and I am worried about the AF speed and if that f/2 at the wide end is actually gonna make a difference over a constant 2.8. Budget is around $1800 so I can really only pick one for now. I also looked at the 70-180mm but then I still need something wide so I am back to square one. Does the weight of the 35-150 actually kill your wrist by the end of the reception or is the versatility worth the gym workout... just trying to figure out if the G2 is enough or if I am overthinking the extra reach...
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17/03/2026 3:50 am
Honestly, you might want to consider the physical toll. The Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD is an incredible tool for solo shooters, but be careful because its heavy.
- f/2 is a lifesaver for those low-light barns.
- AF speed is fast on the A7IV.
- Youll probably need a harness for a 10-hour day. I would suggest the 35-150 for versatility, tho the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 is much easier on the wrist.
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17/03/2026 4:25 am
Saw this earlier while I was digging into some MTF data and lens charts. Unfortunately, that f/2 on the big zoom is a bit of a letdown since it stops down to f/2.2 by like 40mm anyway. > Honestly the idea of not swapping lenses during the ceremony sounds like a dream... but man that thing is a brick. Regarding what #1 said about the physical toll... they arent kidding. My wrist was shot by hour six. I tried to make it work for a moody barn gig last year, but the ergonomics just arent there for ten hours. If you stick with the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2, you might find the 28mm end feels a bit tight for group shots. I actually found the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD was way more essential for those cramped indoor spaces. Quick tips:
- watch for purple fringing near those high-contrast barn windows
- bump your AF transition speed to 7 in the menu Ngl, the weight really ruins the flow once the fatigue kicks in.
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17/03/2026 4:15 am
Noted!
