p.1 #1 · If you can only one more lens which would it be?
I currently have the 5D MK II with a 24-105 and the 70-200 f4 and would like in the near future to get one more lens. I think it should be a specialty lens since I have the basics covered already and it has to have that something special that neither of my current lenses can produce. I would also like to keep the price under $1000 used. What I shoot is a little of everything and when I take people pictures I like to do candids since I have no talent in directing people for poses or anything like that.
p.1 #2 · If you can only one more lens which would it be?
A special lens and you like taking people pictures? Simple, a 85mm f/1.2L or a 135mm f/2.0L . Considering your budget, I would say the 135mm although I prefer the 85mm myself.
p.1 #3 · If you can only one more lens which would it be?
I think the Canon 100 2.8 IS macro would fit your style, portraits, candids, macro, and general purpose. And it is very sharp wide open and does well with the MKII
p.1 #4 · If you can only one more lens which would it be?
+1 ... and the IS helps too.
jojomon11 wrote:
I think the Canon 100 2.8 IS macro would fit your style, portraits, candids, macro, and general purpose. And it is very sharp wide open and does well with the MKII
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p.1 #5 · If you can only one more lens which would it be?
If candids shot is what you want to captures. 5D II with 100mm F2.8L IS perfect combo.
p.1 #6 · If you can only one more lens which would it be?
85/1.8 is really nice on FF if you don't care about shooting macro. That will leave you a chunk of $$ for something else as well (for ex. do you have a nice flash and a modifier?).
p.1 #7 · If you can only one more lens which would it be?
campy wrote:
I currently have the 5D MK II with a 24-105 and the 70-200 f4 and would like in the near future to get one more lens. I think it should be a specialty lens since I have the basics covered already and it has to have that something special that neither of my current lenses can produce. I would also like to keep the price under $1000 used. What I shoot is a little of everything and when I take people pictures I like to do candids since I have no talent in directing people for poses or anything like that. ...Show more →
The answer goes sort of like this: If you have discovered, by means of the extensive photography that you already do, that there is some specific feature or features that have prevented you from successfully doing that photography, you should look for lenses that provide that specific functionality.
"Something special" and "under $1100" and "I shoot a little of everything" don't give us much to go on. What you'll like get here are a lot of posts that are essentially, "this is what I want for my photography" replies.
p.1 #8 · If you can only one more lens which would it be?
If the 135L had IS, I'd say that; since it doesn't, I'd say 100L. Or maybe the much-praised 85 1.8, which I've never used - that would be very good for portraits, get you into the realm of narrower DOF (for portraits or anything else where you'd like that), and let you shoot in lower light. (Your cost factor keeps me from mentioning the 85L II, so I won't even mention it.)
p.1 #9 · If you can only one more lens which would it be?
I suggest the 300/4L IS. It will extend your reach, it has a very short 1.5m minimum focus distance, it takes a 1.4x Extender very well (future considerations), and it's a peach!
p.1 #10 · If you can only one more lens which would it be?
Your options for something special probably come down to one or more of these features that will give you some form of photographic versatility that you do not already have:
1. Macro / close focus capability (which rarely interferes with non-macro capability)
2. Very large aperture (which can have a lot of inherent problems in terms of focus shift, colour aberrations, small DOF, etc.)
3. tilt/shift capability (nothing can simulate the tilt capability for altering the DOF region)
4. ultra wide angle or fisheye (limited application but looks special)
5. long tele (big, heavy, needs upgraded tripod, etc. You can simulate this easily by cropping what you shoot with the 70-200)
6. extreme focal length range (super zoom such as the 28-300) to minimize lens changes (at the expense of image quality to at least some extent).
7. A tele converter to boost focal length (at the expense of aperture) in a way that can be easily undone by removing the TC.
8. Extension tubes for closer focusing (at the expense of middle and long distance focusing)
You ought to know from your experience so far how much you wished you could focus closer or needed a wider angle of view. Likewise you could assess your images to determine if a tilt lens would offer more DOF that you needed at a large aperture without diffraction being so evident.
Thinking a bit differently you might also consider a different camera instead of a different lens. e.g. a G1x for when the rest of your gear is too big to cart around (this concept is a good one because it lets you take photos at times that you otherwise would not); or a cropped-sensor camera instead of a tele lens for more "reach" (e.g. the 7D); or a DSLR with different operating characteristics suitable for action photography (different AF, faster frame rate, etc.).
Have you got an external flash unit or two ? They can expand your photographic options.
There are heaps of ways to waste money in this hobby. I know because I've done it I believe that until you have a good reason to spend on photography you are better off reducing a mortgage or loan. Trust me. If you have truly spare cash, however, then go for it and I hope you enjoy using what you get. Just be aware that eventually you run short of time and will be unable to utilize your extra gear as well as what you already have.
p.1 #11 · If you can only one more lens which would it be?
You ask which one would I get or which one would you get?
I would get a 50L or 85L definitely. Absolutely unnecessary for my shooting but I would love to experiment with them.
p.1 #17 · If you can only one more lens which would it be?
For candids and portrait under $1000, I'd go with a 85 f1.8. Great value, excellent IQ and better AF than the much more expensive 1.2. Get a flash and diffuser with the leftover.
p.1 #19 · If you can only one more lens which would it be?
gdanmitchell wrote:
If you have discovered, by means of the extensive photography that you already do, that there is some specific feature or features that have prevented you from successfully doing that photography, you should look for lenses that provide that specific functionality.
"Something special" and "under $1100" and "I shoot a little of everything" don't give us much to go on.
Exactly: "What can't you do NOW that you want to do?"
. Considering your budget, I would say the 135mm although I prefer the 85mm myself.
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