What lens For Low Light Party.

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Im supposed to be attending a huge party shortly.
I am, for the most part working (nails) but am free to mingle later, so may ask my employer if I can take my camera.
As there will be a lot of press there already, hopefully she will say yes,.
However, the guests are not going to be the kind of peeps who will tolerate a lens shoved in their faces.

My cam is fullframe, my lenses are 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.8, and 17-40mm f4. I have no flash.

Given all the above and that Im expecting it to be dark with flashing lights, is it worth my taking my camera, or should I just dig out the G5 for the odd candid?

Thoughts please.
 
You've nothing to lose - so take it! I'd go for the 85mm f1.8 - one of my favs.
 
InaGlo said:
Im supposed to be attending a huge party shortly.
I am, for the most part working (nails) but am free to mingle later, so may ask my employer if I can take my camera.
As there will be a lot of press there already, hopefully she will say yes,.
However, the guests are not going to be the kind of peeps who will tolerate a lens shoved in their faces.

My cam is fullframe, my lenses are 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.8, and 17-40mm f4. I have no flash.

Given all the above and that Im expecting it to be dark with flashing lights, is it worth my taking my camera, or should I just dig out the G5 for the odd candid?

Thoughts please.
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Your camera will handle mid range ISO very well and both the 50mm and 85mm you have are great in low light - if the guests are not camera fans, i'd go with the SLR and 85mm as its less conspicuous than a flashing compact!
 
Take the 50mm along as well just in case you want a wider shot.
 
50mm 1.4 - especially on a full frame camera. :love:
 
How low light are we talking about ? If its dark, then even at 3200 ISO, and F1.8 it's hard to get 1/30th without flash. Then all you'll get is blur when people move.
 
Raymond Lin said:
How low light are we talking about ? If its dark, then even at 3200 ISO, and F1.8 it's hard to get 1/30th without flash. Then all you'll get is blur when people move.
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Fortunately, most parties even when 'dark' are poorly conceived if the guests are forever stumbling into each other and falling over. I think we can safely assume the light will be low / atmospheric ambient ;)
 
50MM 1.4 followed by 85 1.8 for me. Be careful with your focusing and you should get some great results!!
 
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