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12/13/2003 03:20:06 PM · #1 |
I currently have the Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM and 50mm f/1.4 lenses for my 10D. I like to shoot in more of a documentary style, so f/3.5-4.5 is just not fast enough. I am now trying to decide if I should expand by adding primes or zooms to my kit. The two options I am considering are:
ZOOM: 16-35mm f/2.8L USM, 24-70 f/2.8 USM, 70-200 f/2.8 USM at $3,720 and 6.86 lbs
PRIME: 20 f/2.8 USM, 35 f.2.0, 85 f/1.8 USM, 200 f/2.8 USM at $1,605 and 4.60 lbs
I believe the zooms have the advantage in flexibility, but does this advantage justify the additional $2000 and 2 lbs? I'm just looking for some opinions before I do some personal christmas shopping. |
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12/13/2003 03:54:27 PM · #2 |
I would suggest getting the 16-35 and the 70-200. Subtracting the 24-70 leaves you at about $2500 and 4.77 lb total weight.
You already have the 50mm 1.4 when you need a "normal" lens; you'll never miss the zoom coverage between 35 & 70. The 16-35 covers the 31mm focal length you need for a "50mm equivalent".
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