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12/16/2011 05:57:54 PM · #1 |
I have a 70-200mm 2.8 is and 17-40 f4 as well as a 50mm 1.4 and it seems I really like the prime, I often find that 50mm 1.4 on the end of my camera opposed to the others. I was thinking of selling my long zoom and possible the 17-40 and picking up the following.
20mm 2.8
35mm f2
85mm 1.8
100mm macro (non L)
135mm f2 (down the line)
I tend to find myself at the ends of the zooms anyway but selling the L's for non L primes may not be smart. What are you more seasoned photographers thoughts? I want to shoot portraits and landscapes, no sports or wildlife. And I am using a FF camera.
Message edited by author 2011-12-16 18:29:21. |
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12/16/2011 07:39:56 PM · #2 |
Going prime is a great way to go. But shooting full frame at 21 megapixels, you need good quality lenses. The 85 f1.8 and 100mm non IS macro, will give you excellent results. I use to own both for my 5DII. Funny enough, I sold my 85 f1.8 when I got my 70-200f2.8L. Sold the macro to help fund my 500mm. But yeah, I think you would be disappointed with the 20, 35 and 135. Compared to what you have now, it would be a downgrade in most performance asspects. So for me I would wait, save and go for the L glass versions. Thumbs up though, on the 85 and 100mm. Check out this site. I find it good insight on lens performance. //www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/
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12/16/2011 07:45:02 PM · #3 |
I agree with  Magnumphotography that you'd probably not be satisfied with the 20mm and 25mm... but the 135/2?? That is one of Canon's shining stars. You would love it. But as for the WA primes, I'm afraid that you would not be entirely satisfied. If you wanted to upgrade on the wide end, I'd recommend swapping out the 17-40 for a 16-35 II.
ETA: I *do* think that the L WA primes are wonderful. The 35/1.4 and 24/1.4 are both great glass (I own the 24, not the 35). Wider than 24mm in rectilinear, you choices are limited. I've heard good things about the TS-E17/4 but I've never used it.
Message edited by author 2011-12-16 19:47:28.
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