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Archive 2009 · What Lens to complement 5DII & 1DIII

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p.1 #1 · What Lens to complement 5DII & 1DIII

This thread is in response to izanaki's question regarding lenses for a 5D & 1DIII. There were a lot of useful responses there, but I like data from polls, plus more people typically respond. I tweaked the polled information to suit my needs and budget. Thanks for your responses.

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Nov 02, 2009 at 10:39 PM

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p.1 #2 · What Lens to complement 5DII & 1DIII

Look for an update to the 70-200 f/2.8 IS [II] soon.

Nov 02, 2009 at 11:31 PM

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p.1 #3 · What Lens to complement 5DII & 1DIII

I don't see the Zenitar Fisheye on the list.

Nov 03, 2009 at 01:22 AM

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p.1 #4 · What Lens to complement 5DII & 1DIII

It's funny how different the response is here than in the wedding forum.

Nov 03, 2009 at 01:30 AM

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p.1 #5 · What Lens to complement 5DII & 1DIII

What do you want to shoot? I could pick any of those options, depending on what I want to do.

Nov 03, 2009 at 01:35 AM

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p.1 #6 · What Lens to complement 5DII & 1DIII

I'd suggest 85mm F1.2L, it's the best len for portrait, you can view the photos took by 5D2 + 85mm F1.2

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Nov 03, 2009 at 01:47 AM

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p.1 #7 · What Lens to complement 5DII & 1DIII

Not voting because it completely depends on your subject matter.

Nov 03, 2009 at 01:49 AM

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p.1 #8 · What Lens to complement 5DII & 1DIII

apdieb wrote:
Not voting because it completely depends on your subject matter.

That's a very good point. I primarily shoot weddings.

Nov 03, 2009 at 02:30 AM

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p.1 #9 · What Lens to complement 5DII & 1DIII

Bump!

Nov 03, 2009 at 09:45 PM

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p.1 #10 · What Lens to complement 5DII & 1DIII

for weddings I don't know why you don't have the 24-70L... it essentially is the wedding lens.

Nov 03, 2009 at 11:21 PM

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p.1 #11 · What Lens to complement 5DII & 1DIII

All of the above are good event lenses, just depends on your shooting style and where your current kit stands. A good event kit is a mix bag of zooms and primes...the f/2.8 zoom trinity (16-35, 24-70, 70-200/2.8) and the prime trinity (35/1.4, 85/1.2, 135/2) are examples, although you can get by with much less, both in quality and quantity. The 50/1.4, 85/1.8 and 100/2 are all held in high regard among event photogs and their quality to cost ratio is very good. Point is there are sever routes you can travel to get to where you need to go, it just depends on personal preference and, of course, your budget.

Nov 03, 2009 at 11:31 PM

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p.1 #12 · What Lens to complement 5DII & 1DIII

Okay, I have the 24-70, the 70-200 2.8 IS, the 85 1.8, and the Sigma 50 1.4. I rarely use the 70-200, but it's quality is great. I intentionally framed the question and the poll for a reason. I have some flexibility with what I could trade or sell. I won't be ditching the 24-70. It has the least coolness factor of the ones above, but it is a true workhorse.

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Nov 04, 2009 at 02:32 AM

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p.1 #13 · What Lens to complement 5DII & 1DIII

I don't know why you don't have the 24-70L.

+1

Nov 04, 2009 at 03:39 AM

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p.1 #14 · What Lens to complement 5DII & 1DIII

kevinsullivan wrote:
I don't know why you don't have the 24-70L.

+1

I never said I didn't.

Nov 04, 2009 at 05:24 AM

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p.1 #15 · What Lens to complement 5DII & 1DIII

85Lll

Nov 04, 2009 at 06:53 AM

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p.1 #16 · What Lens to complement 5DII & 1DIII

I like the 35L. The focal length works for both cameras very well. At weddings you can get in close and do groups. The bokeh, contrast and colour is second to none. For the wedding photographer it would be THE workhorse prime.

Nov 04, 2009 at 08:16 AM

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p.1 #17 · What Lens to complement 5DII & 1DIII

I'll give you the same response as izanaki...

5D2 + 24-70L or 35L (for effect or when you are in a cave)

1D3 + 85L II or 100 f/2

Nov 04, 2009 at 08:39 AM

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p.1 #18 · What Lens to complement 5DII & 1DIII

24L, 35L, 85L, 300 F2.8L IS to me

Nov 04, 2009 at 12:33 PM

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p.1 #19 · What Lens to complement 5DII & 1DIII

TSE 17mm f4 L

Nov 04, 2009 at 12:56 PM

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p.1 #20 · What Lens to complement 5DII & 1DIII

John Mills wrote:
TSE 17mm f4 L

For weddings

Nov 04, 2009 at 02:12 PM

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p.1 #21 · What Lens to complement 5DII & 1DIII

It looks like I made a jump. I'll be selling my 70-200 2.8L IS. Paul at LensProToGO announced his regular sale, and I picked up a 135L and 35L. I think it will be a good trade.

Thanks to everyone for contributing.

Nov 06, 2009 at 02:32 AM

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p.1 #22 · What Lens to complement 5DII & 1DIII

I would recommend the fast primes to very experienced shooters, but if you are a casual shooter and prefer to stick to just one lens, I would think the 24-105L would be a good general-purpose lens.

Nov 06, 2009 at 02:44 AM

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p.1 #23 · What Lens to complement 5DII & 1DIII

bobbytan wrote:
I would recommend the fast primes to very experienced shooters, but if you are a casual shooter and prefer to stick to just one lens, I would think the 24-105L would be a good general-purpose lens.

Not looking for a general purpose lens. Thanks though.

Nov 06, 2009 at 04:39 AM


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