adrianb Offline Upload & Sell: Off
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My current gear consists of 5D II, 24L II, 50 1.4 and 135L
I like using primes but I'm very annoyed by the fact that I have to switch lenses all the time...
And for some events this is rather time consuming and it's causing me to lose too many shots...
I'm trying to do events (such as weddings & etc, but i'm not limited to that only)
A 2nd body is really called for but I don't think I can afford one yet.
So my question to you is:
1) Would I be ok with the 35L and 85L + the existing 5D II ?
The way I see it, I can shoot almost any situation with the 35L and the 85L would be a very nice portrait lens,for low light situations,for DOF control etc..
35mm is wide enough for most group shots (or is it?) and you can shoot even some portraits,without the distortion of the 24L ...
2) Keep the 24L and the 135L and try to sell the 50 1.4 and get the 50L..
If I had to choose between 50L and 85L , I'd go for the 50, as it's a much more versatile focal length and I can shoot pretty much anywhing with it (while the 85 is only good for portraits,due to the longer focal length).
Also, should I have the 50L, that would be my walk around lens.....
It's almost 4 months since I got the 135L and 24L...so I'm not very happy to sell them, because I'l be losing some money with the re-sell.....
Having the 35L stuck on the 5D II would make me to change lenses on the body only if I need to shoot portraits & etc (with the 85L), everything else will be shot with the 35L.
And with the 35L + 85L combo,If I will manage to get a 2nd body, then no more lens changing...they'll be glued onto the bodies...
But with existing gear, even If I get a 2nd body, I still have to think which lens on which body, etc etc...
I previously had a 5Dc + 24-70 2.8L
I'm the kind of guy that would rather shoot with 35L alone, than with a 24-70... (don't get me wrong, the 24-70 it's a wonderful lens)
I know these sort of threads are stupid because what works for others ...can't necessarily work for me,but I'm just curious with the FOV of 35mm ....if one can manage with that being his only wide angle lens...
I'm not very keen on selling the 24L,since it's a wonderful lens..and the 135L is magic as well,but sometimes it's a bit long for me..(indoors etc)
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