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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · 35mm f2 IS vs 28mm f1.8... looking for advice


I've got a crop body (T5i) with a 18-135 STM. I like the setup, but I'm looking to upgrade my interior and low-light capability, mostly to keep my kids from being either blurry or blown out by flash. Obviously the 50mm 1.8 is cheap, but I think it may be longer than makes sense for indoor shooting. So it looks like the 35mm f2 IS or the 28mm f1.8 (probably pre-loved since I don't have tons of cash). I like the idea of the 35's image stabilization (particularly for landscape or architectural shots in dim light), but I wonder if it's still a little long. Any thoughts on the relative merits of these two and where you've found the field-of-view sweet spot for your rugrats (or pets, etc.)? Thanks!


Jan 05, 2017 at 07:15 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · 35mm f2 IS vs 28mm f1.8... looking for advice


Love 35mm on a crop body. Very similar to a 50mm on a full frame body. It's a good all around focal length. You can get everyday life happenings plus medium portraits easily.
I did an entire Christmas morning with the family once with just a T2i and a 35mm Takumar. It was great.

Plus the 35 IS is such a better lens than the 28 1.8.




Jan 05, 2017 at 07:26 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · 35mm f2 IS vs 28mm f1.8... looking for advice


I have owned 24 f2.8 IS, 28 f2.8 IS and 35 f2 IS; still own 24 and 35. I think this 3 lens series is stunning quality and spectacular value!!! So much lighter and more compact than Canon zooms. I can't imagine buying 28 f1.8 (no IS) when these 3 lenses are available.

But IS will not stop subject motion, so not sure that these will work with running, jumping kids.



Jan 05, 2017 at 09:44 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · 35mm f2 IS vs 28mm f1.8... looking for advice


I had the 28mm 1.8 and didn't care for it's performance wide open or at 2.8. However I had the 28mm 2.8 IS for a few years and I really liked it. I agree with Don (above). I would choose the best focal length for my needs, and then purchase either the 24mm 2.8 IS, 28mm 2.8 IS or the 35mm f2 IS. I think any of these would be excellent for architectural work in dim light, or family shots in general.


Jan 05, 2017 at 10:19 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · 35mm f2 IS vs 28mm f1.8... looking for advice


I really like the 35mm f/2 IS on a crop sensor. For me, it's a focal length that works well and the quality is very good.


Jan 06, 2017 at 01:31 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · 35mm f2 IS vs 28mm f1.8... looking for advice


Watch for refurb sales at the Canon store; picked up my mint 35/2 IS that way. Use it on my 6D, and while not perfect, it's plenty good in terms of IQ (you can look at tests and see that it bests the 28/1.8 USM in terms of IQ), and the AF and IS is top notch.


Jan 06, 2017 at 01:55 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · 35mm f2 IS vs 28mm f1.8... looking for advice


I have had both and would definitely recommend the 35. I owned 2 copies of the 28 and I didnt like them. Very inconsistent results and it really sucked wide open


Jan 06, 2017 at 04:06 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · 35mm f2 IS vs 28mm f1.8... looking for advice


Thanks, all, for sharing your experiences. I think I'll soon be in the market for the 35 IS. I'm looking forward to having an everyday prime (the only other prime I've had was a 500mm f/4 I owned briefly... not terribly useful around the house).


Jan 08, 2017 at 11:38 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · 35mm f2 IS vs 28mm f1.8... looking for advice


I agree the EF 35 2.0 IS is a wonderful optic: love it on my 6D. However, I found it way too long on my 80D and SL1 for indoor use (back always against the wall!). You might try your 18-135 at 35mm and see if it's wide enough for your style. I found 24mm ideal for indoor candid snaps. And the EF 24 2.8 IS USM is sharp and compact. Don't remove it too often from my SL1.


Jan 08, 2017 at 01:49 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · 35mm f2 IS vs 28mm f1.8... looking for advice


Do you find you miss the extra stop of aperture, using the 24 vs the 35?


Jan 08, 2017 at 09:26 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · 35mm f2 IS vs 28mm f1.8... looking for advice


The 24mm STM is a great lens for indoor shooting on my SL1. I do agree that the 50 is sometimes too long for indoor use on a crop body. I've been researching the 35mm f2 IS and 28 f2.8 IS along with the 28mm f1.8. In general, what I have found is that the 28 f1.8 is soft in the corners wide open which is where I would want to use it. Any of the three new IS primes should do the trick if you don't want to go the 24mm STM route.


Jan 08, 2017 at 10:18 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · 35mm f2 IS vs 28mm f1.8... looking for advice


Jelloyacket wrote:
Do you find you miss the extra stop of aperture, using the 24 vs the 35?


Nope. Maybe during the ISO 100 film days but an extra stop of ISO bump from 400 to 800 or more is no biggie.



Jan 09, 2017 at 01:09 AM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · 35mm f2 IS vs 28mm f1.8... looking for advice


Another option is the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 A. Obviously wider than the 35mm and also faster.


Jan 09, 2017 at 09:58 AM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · 35mm f2 IS vs 28mm f1.8... looking for advice


If crop is going to remain in your future, while the 35F2 is a great lens, I would try and locate a used 18-35 Sigma 1.8 - no IS but so much more versatile FL range and it is razor sharp


Jan 09, 2017 at 11:40 AM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · 35mm f2 IS vs 28mm f1.8... looking for advice


I recently sold my 28 f1.8 and bought a 35 f2 to replace it. So far I have been quite pleased with the 35 f2. I shoot more video that stills so getting IS was a very important factor for me. If not, I would have also considered the Sigma 30mm


Jan 09, 2017 at 01:43 PM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · 35mm f2 IS vs 28mm f1.8... looking for advice


28mm f/1.8 is not particularly sharp close to wide open. Plan on stopping down to at least f/2.5 for an improvement.

I'd recommend a more modern lens instead.

Here are a couple 28 f/1.8 shots at f/2.

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2012_11_14_1494_upd by dthrog00, on Flickr

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2012_11_14_1491_upd by dthrog00, on Flickr

Regards
Dave



Jan 09, 2017 at 08:15 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · 35mm f2 IS vs 28mm f1.8... looking for advice


I know the 28mm f/1.8 isn't widely popular, but I really do like it. There are "sharper" lenses out there, but I find it to be good enough. Since I prefer 28mm to 35mm, I'd go for the 28mm. That's me, though. Plus, if you're sticking to a 1.6x body, the 28mm f/1.8 is more than enough. Most "issues" I've had with the lens were in the corner on a FF (and they weren't even issues to me).

With that said, I'm sure the 35mm f/2 IS is a better performer. Plus it has IS, if that's something you like. I've personally never used the 35mm IS. I've used the older EF version, and found that lens to be just fine. (Just for fun, the Yongnuo 35mm is a surprising lens. Honestly, it's mostly identical to the EF version. I would never use it for a paid shoot, though. Just in case it denigrates while shooting.) Then there is the Sigma 35mm A, which beats all of these lenses. But at the end of the day, you're the only one that can tell the difference between a cheap and expensive lens. Unless you're taking pictures of test charts and brick walls, the viewer has no idea. They all do what they're supposed to, and the two lenses you are debating are more than adequate.

Here are two shot with the 28mm f/1.8 @ f/1.8. They look plenty sharp to me:

http://www.photosbyjohnathan.com/img/s5/v130/p2153917015-4.jpg

http://www.photosbyjohnathan.com/img/s7/v161/p2153917016-4.jpg



Jan 10, 2017 at 11:13 AM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · 35mm f2 IS vs 28mm f1.8... looking for advice


I use the 35 IS with my 6D and I think it's a great combination. It's perfect for a one lens indoor solution. I used the older 35 F2 on my 70D before I bought the 6D. I'm probably in the minority but I think you'd be better off going with the 28mm IS or Sigma 30 1.4. You can always crop a picture that's too wide, but you can never make a tight shot wider. Just my $.02


Jan 10, 2017 at 12:28 PM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · 35mm f2 IS vs 28mm f1.8... looking for advice


BTW: If you have LightRoom try this:

https://petapixel.com/2016/12/30/quick-tip-use-lightroom-figure-next-prime-lens/



Jan 10, 2017 at 12:57 PM





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