While I have no wish to turn this into a slagging match, I feel that I must agree with Rog in that it would be only manners to reply to a question when asked. It is also arrogant to assume that I do not know the difference between a digital and a film SLR. I have over 10 years experience in photography and am also a distinction holder.
I was asking the question so that I might be able to see if anything I have would be off help.
I was also of the opinion that a rule was made here some time back that all deals would be on the thread and not by PM.
Maybe some humility might go a long way, Enough said.
I have to agree with JMac,
The photos have to achieved quickly as you’re only delaying people from getting to the bar.
You need a set up that you do’t have to contantly be fiddling with metering and settings. Also are you planning on using studio lights or speedlights?
Studio lights would mean running cables, taping them down so that nobody can trip on them etc.
You will also have to be taking names and details for each photo so the less hassle you can give yourself on lighting and background issues the better. You need a fast turn around time between each couple otherwise they’ll be getting impatient.
Stick with the muslin.
Keep your kit as small and portable as possible and take plenty of batteries if you’re using speedlights.
The 24-105 is will not give you a very usefull range on a 1.6 crop sensor. It will give you the equivalent of 38-168mm.
Since you mention a 17-85 lens I assume that you have this type of camera (ie. a 450D, 550D, 50D, 7D)
So while the 17-85 is not a brillant lens and does not have the optical quality of the 24-105, it is probably a more usefull option.
The quality should be more than adequate once you stop it down.
I imagine the light quality in Nerja should be more than adequate so you won’t have to play around too much with ISO and the like.
If thats the lens that you have already, then I’d stick with it and maybe pick up a 50mm 1.8.
The 50mm 1.8 is an inexpensive lens but is great for potraits on a 1.6 camera. It would also be ideal for indoor shots in low light.
Just to say, I have bought a lens from Carsten in the past and it was A1, everything was as described. I would have no hesitation in buying from him again.