Fast Glass vs. High ISO's

Hi Everyone,

This might be an elementary question to the pro shooters out there, but some clarity on the issue would be great for me. I noticed that David Ziser, wedding photographer from Cincinnati, shoots fantastic low light pictures and typically shoots at F5.6, but at higher ISO's (1600 is typical).

So the question is, If your camera is pretty clean at higher ISO's, why the need for the really fast glass? Seems like you could get away with less expensive glass with high quality camera? Everyone's thoughts are deeply appreciated. This site is awesome!

John

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Permalink Reply by Jacob Zimmer on August 21, 2009 at 2:02am
That's the Hebrew version.

Shane E. said:
Bill, every monopod I've ever used eventually lost a piece off the end. I'm not willing to take that risk.
Permalink Reply by Sara Petty on August 21, 2009 at 9:47am
LMFAO @ Jacob! Now THAT'S funny, I don't care who you are!
Permalink Reply by Ron Burgis on August 23, 2009 at 9:25pm
He also uses flash in most of his pictures and he uses iso and slow shutter speeds to blance the ambient light. He also has asistants with flashes and shoot through umbrellas and anything other light modifier he might need.

The point about "fast glass" is that you can stop it down to 5.6 but you can't open "slow" lenses to 2.8.
Permalink Reply by John Hynes on August 24, 2009 at 12:20pm
Ron, you're referring to David Ziser again? I agree. This discussion was very helpful to me. I did purchase the Canon 24-70mm F/2.8L USM. I was back and forth between the 2.8 and the F4. Thanks everyone! Sarah, perhaps we need to start a new thread tripod techniques?

Ron Burgis said:
He also uses flash in most of his pictures and he uses iso and slow shutter speeds to blance the ambient light. He also has asistants with flashes and shoot through umbrellas and anything other light modifier he might need.

The point about "fast glass" is that you can stop it down to 5.6 but you can't open "slow" lenses to 2.8.
Permalink Reply by Sara Petty on August 24, 2009 at 5:08pm
Have you had a chance to use your new lens? and how is it working for you? Like the results?
Permalink Reply by John Hynes on August 24, 2009 at 5:11pm
I did play with it some. I'll upload some images later tonight.

Sara Petty said:
Have you had a chance to use your new lens? and how is it working for you? Like the results?

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