SUMMARY
John Branch IV details his Fujifilm X-series prime lens kit used for wedding photography over the past ten years, challenging the notion that full-frame is necessary. He emphasizes the advantages of fast primes, like the 18mm f/1.4 and 33mm f/1.4, for low-light situations and creating a specific shooting discipline. Branch also discusses his telephoto choices, including the 50mm f/1.0 and 56mm f/1.2 Mark II, and mentions zooms like the 16-55mm f/2.8 for video. He concludes that with the right fast glass, APS-C sensors are not a liability for professional wedding work.
TAKEAWAYS
Fujifilm APS-C cameras can effectively shoot weddings using fast prime lenses.
John Branch IV's kit includes the 18mm f/1.4 and 33mm f/1.4 as sharp, versatile primes.
Fast primes offer better low-light performance than f/2.8 zooms for receptions.
Committing to primes encourages intentional framing and movement, enhancing photographic discipline.