Do you shoot with two bodies on you at once? If you do, and you insist on changing something up, I would try to replace the 24-70 with a fast prime, like a 35L or 50mm. It would give you a wider lens with a faster than 2.8 aperture to use other than the 85. It will also cause you to move around more which typically results in more thought out compositions. I would lean toward the 35L. The 1.4 aperture will be useful in low light, but will also give you a "different look" in the wider-aperture bokeh that the 24-70 can't achieve at that focal length since it's a 2.8. If you only use one body, then maybe the zoom range of the 24-70 is crucial, in which case I would say not to change a thing. I think too often we overthink gear as a way to push ourselves. I have done it. It can be helpful, but certainly not a necessity.
man - I cant get rid of the 24-70. This lens is my workhorse and I love the zoom capability. I do shoot with two bodies.
The lens I am considering is the 50 F1.2. This lens is so expensive....I want to make
sure it will be a lens I will use.
AgentM wrote:
man - I cant get rid of the 24-70. This lens is my workhorse and I love the zoom capability. I do shoot with two bodies.
The lens I am considering is the 50 F1.2. This lens is so expensive....I want to make
sure it will be a lens I will use.
it will be. my 50L stays on my camera 85% of the time. phenomenal lens.
i think you just lust after more gear, nothing is here which can stop you
if you want new look or are bored, just try some innovative approach instead using new gear.
what i do (even many of them through the day)
-fish eye or 14-24. This is fun if you can pull it
-i am sexy and i f8 it (f8 and be there)
-i did one wedding with 135 only
-i did one wedding with 35 only
-do you know how cool it is to be experienced waist shooter? this virtually resolves all "look into camera" documentary issues. look your subjects to the eyes, shoot from chest / waist level (practice well before first using it on something critical)
rent a few lenses and try them out...most people on here would cringe to hear you say that the 24-70 is your workhorse, so there is really noone's opinion that can tell you what new lens you would use.
david1234 wrote:
sell the 24-70 youll thank me
This really is good advice that many will agree with. When I started I used all zooms. Now, I use four primes and one zoom and I'll never look back. I held onto the 70-200 but only use it occasionally for some ceremonies and things outside of weddings like sports. When it comes to weddings, fast primes are your friend.
no, nobody should ever sell 24-70 once he/she have it. It is one lens army practical for most single camera situations or when you just have to get the shot regardless of anything. It doubles as awesome 35-105 on DX crop and is usually one of the sharper lenses in everybody's bag.
Kittyk wrote:
no, nobody should ever sell 24-70 once he/she have it. It is one lens army practical for most single camera situations or when you just have to get the shot regardless of anything. It doubles as awesome 35-105 on DX crop and is usually one of the sharper lenses in everybody's bag.
Meh, if I had the choice of 35L or 24-70 I know what I would pick. Especially if I have a second body on me with a telephoto attached. I'd rather have a superior lens and zoom with my feet. Sure, zooms may be just as sharp as primes when stopped down, but I think I'm not alone when saying that a 35L at 2.8 will blow away a 24-70 at 2.8. And when you're at a dimly-lit ceremony or reception shooting at high ISOs and f/1.4 or 1.8, you'll be glad you have it rather than being forced to use flash because you're restricted to 2.8.
Different strokes for different folks. The important thing is to use what works for YOU!
Kittyk wrote:
no, nobody should ever sell 24-70 once he/she have it. It is one lens army practical for most single camera situations or when you just have to get the shot regardless of anything. It doubles as awesome 35-105 on DX crop and is usually one of the sharper lenses in everybody's bag.
You obviously haven't used the crappy Canon version
Interesting points you make....shooting waist up. If I want to get a lower angle I usually
simply bend my knees? Isnt that the same?
Kittyk wrote:
i think you just lust after more gear, nothing is here which can stop you
if you want new look or are bored, just try some innovative approach instead using new gear.
what i do (even many of them through the day)
-fish eye or 14-24. This is fun if you can pull it
-i am sexy and i f8 it (f8 and be there)
-i did one wedding with 135 only
-i did one wedding with 35 only
-do you know how cool it is to be experienced waist shooter? this virtually resolves all "look into camera" documentary issues. look your subjects to the eyes, shoot from chest / waist level (practice well before first using it on something critical) ...Show more →
I think adding more lenses when you have enough, something that works, is simply detrimental to your mindset and workflow of shooting on the day.
I usually stick to 85, 16-35, 35, 135. I'd usually only use 135 if there is a huge distance between me and the subject, and I'd only use 35 if the light is very low.
I have a LOT to work on in terms of photographic skills and ability, but I know adding equipment will not aid that growth. Personally, I'd wipe that from your mind.
