Before I became a wedding photographer, my go to lens were 24-70 2.8 L and 70-200 2.8 L is. They cover most of the focal length I need and fit my photojournalistic style. 2.8 is also important in low light situations. This year, I sold 24-70 and got 35 1.4 L instead. It’s sharp and a lot lighter to work with. This is my gear bag I bring in most event coverage.

Camera Gear Bag
I have two camera bodies (5D Mark II + 1D Mark III), two 580 EXII, CP-E3 Flash Power pack, 35 1.4, 70-200 2.8 is. Other items such as credentials, gels etc all go into front pocket of Domke J-1. I love this bag. I can put a lot of stuff. I can even put couple pocket wizards, off camera cord, and maybe 1 additional lens. I usually mount 35 1.4 on 5D Mark II and 70-200 on 1D Mark III. On a wedding day, I carry 35 1.4 on 5D Mark II and 85 1.2 on Mark III.

canon 85 1.2 L
I do love my 70-200, but my clients like images that I took with 85 1.2 L better.

canon 70-200 2.8 L IS
I don’t carry lens hood that come with 70-200. It’s too big. I don’t know where I got this hood but it’s made of rubber and works well. One last thing, I just gaffer taped all the switches that I don’t use. Don’t want to worried about all the switches are set (especially AF- MF) while I am shooting. I do change focus range switch quite often when I am shooting sports.
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nice gear~