> I am investing in a Hasse 503CW for fine art as well as wedding photography
> (to support my habit). What are the best lenses to invest in? I was
> thinking 80mm and 150mm...any suggestions? Thanks for your help.
I always liked the Hasselblad 150...and the 50, although the 40 is
gorgeous if you have the $$$.
> I am investing in a Hasse 503CW for fine art as well as wedding
> photography
> (to support my habit). What are the best lenses to invest in? I was
> thinking 80mm and 150mm...any suggestions? Thanks for your help.
> www.TARA Photography.com
An 80 isn't going to be wide enough for large group shots. And I've
found that the 150 is too long for most general wedding shots. I use a
60 as a wide-ish "normal" lens. Pictures taken with it don't have the
wide angle "look," but it's still wide enough to handle groups in tight
spaces or for getting a nice full length of the bride and dad coming
down the aisle from 7 or 8 feet away.
For my "long" lens, I like the 100. Great for 3/4 portraits,
environmentals. Used wide open, the background is nicely soft. Also,
it's the perfect companion to the 60.
For those times when you really need a wide wide angle, I opt for the
SWC. Although, a 40 will work as well.
Also, get some soft focus, diffusion, special effects filters, etc.

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