Wedding photography means dim churches, fast-moving moments you can't repeat and long days on your feet. You need a camera that focuses reliably in low light, handles high ISO cleanly and won't let you down.
For most people, the best camera for weddings is the Sony Alpha A7 V with the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary, about £2,770. Under £1,500 · Under £3,000 · Under £5,000
Lens advice: Start with a 24-70mm f/2.8 standard zoom, or a fast 35mm or 50mm prime. Add an 85mm f/1.8 for portraits and a 70-200mm f/2.8 for the ceremony from the back.
Body £770 + lens £630 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 28-75mm equivalent · 1245g
Why: full frame sensor for shallow depth of field, in-body stabilisation.
Body £620 + lens £660 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 28-70mm equivalent · 1120g
Why: full frame sensor for shallow depth of field, in-body stabilisation.
Body £560 + lens £870 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 24-70mm equivalent · 1756g
Why: full frame sensor for shallow depth of field, in-body stabilisation.
Body £410 + lens £1,030 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 28-70mm equivalent · 980g
Why: full frame sensor for shallow depth of field.
Body £1,100 + lens £180 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 27-83mm equivalent · 970g
Why: aps-c sensor for shallow depth of field, in-body stabilisation.
Body £2,110 + lens £660 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 28-70mm equivalent · 1160g
Why: full frame sensor for shallow depth of field, in-body stabilisation.
Body £1,490 + lens £1,030 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 28-70mm equivalent · 1165g
Why: full frame sensor for shallow depth of field, in-body stabilisation.
Body £1,240 + lens £1,260 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 24-70mm equivalent · 1675g
Why: full frame sensor for shallow depth of field, in-body stabilisation.
Body £1,510 + lens £880 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 24-70mm equivalent · 1565g
Why: full frame sensor for shallow depth of field, in-body stabilisation.
Body £1,840 + lens £1,080 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 24-70mm equivalent · 1766g
Why: full frame sensor for shallow depth of field, in-body stabilisation.
Body £2,110 + lens £1,280 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 24-70mm equivalent · 1385g
Why: full frame sensor for shallow depth of field, in-body stabilisation.
Body £1,490 + lens £2,060 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 28-70mm equivalent · 2100g
Why: full frame sensor for shallow depth of field, in-body stabilisation.
Body £2,599 + lens £1,260 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 24-70mm equivalent · 1735g
Why: full frame sensor for shallow depth of field, in-body stabilisation.
Body £1,510 + lens £880 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 24-70mm equivalent · 1565g
Why: full frame sensor for shallow depth of field, in-body stabilisation.
Body £2,600 + lens £1,530 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 24-90mm equivalent · 1908g
Why: full frame sensor for shallow depth of field, in-body stabilisation.
Each pick is the best body and lens we found from that brand within budget, priced with the body used where MPB lists it. Scores weigh the specs that matter for weddings.
For most people, the Sony Alpha A7 V with the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary at about £2,770. Under £1,500: Nikon Z6 II. Under £3,000: Sony Alpha A7 V. Under £5,000: Sony Alpha A7 V.
Not strictly, but most professionals use it. Full frame gives roughly one stop cleaner high ISO and shallower depth of field at the same aperture, which helps in dark venues. A modern APS-C body with fast primes can still do an excellent job.
A wedding can't be reshot. Dual slots let the camera write every photo to two cards at once, so a failed card doesn't lose the day.
Start with a 24-70mm f/2.8 standard zoom, or a fast 35mm or 50mm prime. Add an 85mm f/1.8 for portraits and a 70-200mm f/2.8 for the ceremony from the back.