Hi everyone, I’m currently starting out as a second shooter and have a few weddings under my belt so far. I’ve been dialing in my kit and was curious what others here are using as their go-to wedding setup and why.
Right now I’m shooting on the Canon R5 Mark II. My current lens setup is the RF 35mm f/1.4 VCM and the RF 70–200mm f/2.8, and I’m planning to add the RF 85mm f/1.4 VCM soon. I previously owned the RF 85mm f/1.2, but I ended up letting it go—the image quality is incredible, but the size and weight made it a bit impractical for long wedding days.
I also used to own the RF 28–70mm f/2, which I know a lot of people love for weddings. For me, though, the weight started to cause noticeable wrist pain after extended use, especially during longer events. I’m curious if anyone else has experienced that or found ways to manage it.
At this point, I’m leaning toward a lighter, more flexible prime + telephoto setup, but I’d love to hear what’s working for others—whether that’s zoom-heavy, prime-focused, or a mix of both.
What does your ultimate wedding kit look like, and how did you land on it?
