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So I'm actually fighting with this question myself, but my needs are a bit different. I hope it's alright that I'm chiming in here rather than cluttering the board with another, similar, topic.
I just converted to Canon (been shooting Sony A, m43, and Sony E for about 10 years now) with a 6D. I'm still in the process of clearing out my old equipment to shift my system completely, and I'm learning quite a bit about what I prefer as I go.
That said, I've rented the 16-35 f/4L IS and the 50 f/1.2L to try and traded for/purchased used a 17-40 f/4L, 40 f/2.8 STM, 100 f/2.8L IS Macro, and 70-200 f/4L IS. I was using the 40 for a walkaround, but I'm not as in love with it as I thought (I figured it would be a great replacement for my Panasonic 20 f/1.7). I loved the 50, but it focuses so SLOW. Lately I've been using the 17-40 for my walkaround because it focuses so much better than the 40 does. However, I'd like a couple stops more light, and I do find that 35mm is more to my taste on the FF sensor.
Long story over, I'm torn: 35 f/2 IS 35 f/1.4L II. The original 35L has enough gripes about it's focus and CA that I'm hesitant, though it IS priced right in between those two options. The Tamron gets very mixed reviews, so I'm hesitant there. The Sigma sounds great, but as nice as it is the pictures I've seen don't work FOR ME. It's technically amazing, but it doesn't have the look I want. The last issue is that I'm looking for a consistent look across my system. I always had mixed lenses in other systems and it was hard at times to get the look to match. Canon seems very consistent so I'd like to stay with them.
On a side note, if anyone says that APS-C, m43, and FF are just equivalency they are sadly mistaken. I'm realizing just how DIFFERENT a 50 f/1.2L on a 6D and a 25 f/0.95 on an E-M1 look. This is what has caused me to change my tastes a bit.
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