p.1 #1 · On FF: 24/1.4 & 50/1.2 or 35/1.4 & 85/1.2II
I have a 5D mkII on the way and now I'm deciding on lenses.
I'm leaning towards the 35 & 85 because I actually shot this set up on the 5Dc and quite liked it.
However, I'm hesitant to pick up the 35/1.4 due to all the rumours of a new version coming out soon.
I don't have the budget to pick up the 24II & the 85II. I shoot mainly environmental portraits and shows.
p.1 #2 · On FF: 24/1.4 & 50/1.2 or 35/1.4 & 85/1.2II
I think you'd be happy with the 35/85 combo. Even if a 35L II comes out, the current 35L is more than stellar. 35L i think is ideal for environmental portraits also. 24 is nice also, but i grab my 35 more often
p.1 #5 · On FF: 24/1.4 & 50/1.2 or 35/1.4 & 85/1.2II
There are even rumors on a new 85mm 1.2 buy what you need now .. buy used if you are scared of sudden loss of value. Besides there is the usual delay between the announcement of a new lens and before they are available below MRSP. That should give you plenty time to sell in case you plan to upgrade to a newer version - if you need to.
p.1 #6 · On FF: 24/1.4 & 50/1.2 or 35/1.4 & 85/1.2II
Get the 35L now and use it until a new one comes out.
Even if they announced tomorrow (which Canon won't), the new lens will not be available for a very long time.
If and when the new one comes out you can see if it's worth the upgrade and sell the current one, which won't lose much value even if the new one is better. The cost of the new one will be quite a bit higher, if past upgrades are any indication. This will keep the value of the outgoing version high.
Of course all of this is speculation, but I think that they're all logical speculations.
I just got the 50f1.2 during the Canon refurb 15% sale for under $1100, but I'll probably return it. From early shooting, it's not the improvement I was looking for over the 50f1.4. The 85f1.2 looks like it's worth the extra cash, even though I like the "normal" focal length a bit more.
p.1 #11 · On FF: 24/1.4 & 50/1.2 or 35/1.4 & 85/1.2II
Brody LeBlanc wrote:
I have a 5D mkII on the way and now I'm deciding on lenses.
I'm leaning towards the 35 & 85 because I actually shot this set up on the 5Dc and quite liked it.
However, I'm hesitant to pick up the 35/1.4 due to all the rumours of a new version coming out soon.
I don't have the budget to pick up the 24II & the 85II. I shoot mainly environmental portraits and shows.
Interesting. Don't worry about lenses being outdated (they will be), but from your usage scenario I'd say 24+50 is the easy choice. Another option to consider is the 24L+Sigma 50+Sigma 85+cash. Many pros prefer the Sigma 85 to the Canon 85L (price, AF speed, coma and astigmatism correction in the corners, color), and the Sigma 50 is not far off from the 50L.
p.1 #12 · On FF: 24/1.4 & 50/1.2 or 35/1.4 & 85/1.2II
Sp12 wrote:
Interesting. Don't worry about lenses being outdated (they will be), but from your usage scenario I'd say 24+50 is the easy choice. Another option to consider is the 24L+Sigma 50+Sigma 85+cash. Many pros prefer the Sigma 85 to the Canon 85L (price, AF speed, coma and astigmatism correction in the corners, color), and the Sigma 50 is not far off from the 50L.
A good friend of mine is lending me his Sigma 50mm to give it a try. I might pick one up in a few months.
I wanted to get the 24LII, but honestly I owned the 24L mkI and I sold it because I found 24mm to be almost too wide on FF. Especially for portraits.
It's great for some applications but less useful for daily shooting.
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