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p.2 #1 · 16-35L II vs 35L - for those who own both

I should add that I use the 24L and 35L each more than the 16-35L, simply because pretty much all my recent work is indoors, while when I was shooting landscapes the 16-35 would definitely see more action than a fast prime which simply isn't all that necessary. I am sure that if / when I ever actually get out of the house again and get to see some nature, I'll take the 16-35 with me and not the 35L (the 24L still may come for night city scenes).

May 14, 2008 at 09:14 PM

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p.2 #2 · 16-35L II vs 35L - for those who own both

big country wrote:
stanj you are completely off base with the bypass charge.

I am not in need of money. I just hate having gear that I do not use. and I love this 16-35II, and i am worried that i will not reach for the 35L enough to justify having it.

I was just wondering what other folks who have been in this position have done (assuming these people are out there). I was attempting to learn from other people and their experiences.

i'll probably hang onto it for a few months at least just to see what my needs really are.

The OP has my support. It seems a perfectly reasonable & legitimate post to me!

Edited by Jim Healey on May 15, 2008 at 07:18 AM GMT

Edited on May 14, 2008 at 09:18 PM

May 14, 2008 at 09:17 PM

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p.2 #3 · 16-35L II vs 35L - for those who own both

i have the 5d and 1d iii. i was thinking i could push the ISO up when it was dark, but i mean that is even farther i can take the 35 1.4, i'll keep it for a while and see if i cant figure something out...if not, i'll sell it.

May 14, 2008 at 09:18 PM

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p.2 #4 · 16-35L II vs 35L - for those who own both

I have both, and use both. I wouldn't sell the 35L.

May 14, 2008 at 09:33 PM

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p.2 #5 · 16-35L II vs 35L - for those who own both

I had both, keeping the 35 was a no brainer. I sold the 16-35 (ver 1) and bought the 14 II for wide, and talk about a nice lens, it blows the 16 end of the zoom away. I'm sure the new 16-35 is better than the old and if you need the zoom, well you need the zoom.
John

May 14, 2008 at 10:15 PM

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p.2 #6 · 16-35L II vs 35L - for those who own both

big country wrote:
So i recently acquired a 16-35 II and quite frankly I love this lens. It is on my camera all the time.

I love the 35L as well, but I have a feeling that it will be used less and less due to this lens purchase (i also have the 24-70L).

Has anyone else that owns both experienced this? I hate to break up the holy trinity but am afriad i will not use the 35L that much.

I do have both as well as 24L. I got 16-35L for travel convinience and mostly for range between 16-24. Another alternative - 14L mk II is very expensive. Also amazed of this new zoom IQ. First zoom I don't want to sell next day

) and actually only one zoom from 11 lenses I own.
24L/35L are different story to me, both super fast and sharp. Don't think I will sell any of them soon.

May 14, 2008 at 10:24 PM

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p.2 #7 · 16-35L II vs 35L - for those who own both

All I have is a 35L and 135L.

I wish I could have a 16-35 instead for more versatility. And replace the 35L with a 50L since the 35L and 16-35L overlap and just use the 50L as my primary low-light lens.

A 16-35L, 50L, and 135L would be a nice light travel kit.

May 15, 2008 at 12:16 AM

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p.2 #8 · 16-35L II vs 35L - for those who own both

I keep debating to myself on trading my 35 & 17-40 for a 16-35 II but I like having access to speed. I never tried the 16-35 I or II either but luckily I have a 17-40 & 24-70 to cover but I know I'm going to want to try that 16-35 II at some point when I get the extra funds

May 15, 2008 at 03:23 AM

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p.2 #9 · 16-35L II vs 35L - for those who own both

lexybeast wrote:
I have both, and use both. I wouldn't sell the 35L.

Ditto!

May 15, 2008 at 05:20 AM

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p.2 #10 · 16-35L II vs 35L - for those who own both

Just purchased 35L couple a weeks ago. I always liked 16-35L for it´s ultra wide capability and of course it´s good quality.
My main point to get 35L was to minimize distortion in studio and style shooting.
For low light 1.4 is unbeatable.
If you´re not short of cash don´t get rid of it. You may "find" it again later!

May 15, 2008 at 05:57 AM

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p.2 #11 · 16-35L II vs 35L - for those who own both

God I hate self-appointed forum cops! The OP didn't even say he was selling anything! Get a life.

and stanj, what is this to you: "Has anyone else that owns both experienced this?" looks like a frigging *question* to me... no?

May 15, 2008 at 07:10 AM

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p.2 #12 · 16-35L II vs 35L - for those who own both

mh2000 wrote:
God I hate self-appointed forum cops! The OP didn't even say he was selling anything! Get a life.

and stanj, what is this to you: "Has anyone else that owns both experienced this?" looks like a frigging *question* to me... no?

Look, I already apologized. I guess you missed that part while policing. And I answered the _presumed_ question, which I later found to be actually there. I answered it even twice.

I realize that some people, like you, get everything correctly on the first read and never misfire. I am not one of these. I realize that while being in bed with high fever I should have acted more prudently, but how clearly were you thinking last time you were down with 104F/40C?

Then again, you are just as guilty of selective reading. What's your excuse today?

May 15, 2008 at 07:14 AM

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p.2 #13 · 16-35L II vs 35L - for those who own both

Stan, don't worry about what someone else thinks (I sure as heck don't!, hah!).

Seriously, you apologized and that's that. I wouldn't worry about it.

Oh, and if I had a fever of 104, my ass would be at the ER, not FM :P Isn't like 105 when your brain starts cooking? Maybe I had a 105 before, because I think something happened to my brain.

May 15, 2008 at 07:17 AM

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p.2 #14 · 16-35L II vs 35L - for those who own both

The 35 has been my favourite lens for a while on my 5D. Just got a 16-35I this week. It's not as good as the 35 with my initial testing. I bought it for travel and landscapes. I reckon I will use it more than the 35L but I still like what the 35 produces more. Hard to pick one or the other for when I shoot indoors.

May 15, 2008 at 07:24 AM

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p.2 #15 · 16-35L II vs 35L - for those who own both

stanj wrote:

EDIT: Ok, my bad, didn't see that you have the B&S subscription. Should read more carefully

for those of you havent read every single answer, and for stanj`s defence.

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May 15, 2008 at 08:26 AM

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