I was going through the same decision. My 35 GM has been my primary lens that has always stayed in my kit. If I need wider, I have a 20 G which is a great little lens even though I don't use it often.
I recently decided to add a 50 to my kit as I do think there is enough difference between 50/35. I tried the 50mm f/1.4 GM, which is about the same size as the 35 GM but returned it. I opted for the 50 f/1.2 GM for the wider aperture since I plan to use the 35 as my general purpose lens and the 50 for for portraits, family, etc.
I was considering another 85 which makes a typical 20/35/85 combo, but the 50 is much more universal compared to an 85, and I have a 70-200 GM II for when I need something longer. I also tried a 24 GM, but I prefered 20/35 over 24 especially since I really like the 35 GM.
I ended up with 20 G, 35 GM, 50 f/1.2 GM and 70-200 GM II which covers me for about anything other than wildlife (200-600G for that). As it turns out, the 50mm f/1.2 is one of my favorite lenses, and I only wish I bought it sooner. I have a grandson on the way, so looking forward to using it more.
I was going through the same decision. My 35 GM has been my primary lens that has always stayed in my kit. If I need wider, I have a 20 G which is a great little lens even though I don't use it often.
I recently decided to add a 50 to my kit as I do think there is enough difference between 50/35. I tried the 50mm f/1.4 GM, which is about the same size as the 35 GM but returned it. I opted for the 50 f/1.2 GM for the wider aperture since I plan to use the 35 as my general purpose lens and the 50 for for portraits, family, etc.
I was considering another 85 which makes a typical 20/35/85 combo, but the 50 is much more universal compared to an 85, and I have a 70-200 GM II for when I need something longer. I also tried a 24 GM, but I prefered 20/35 over 24 especially since I really like the 35 GM.
I ended up with 20 G, 35 GM, 50 f/1.2 GM and 70-200 GM II which covers me for about anything other than wildlife (200-600G for that). As it turns out, the 50mm f/1.2 is one of my favorite lenses, and I only wish I would have bought it sooner. I have a grandson on the way, so looking forward to using it more.
I was going through the same decision. My 35 GM has been my primary lens that has always stayed in my kit. If I need wider, I have a 20 G which is a great little lens even though I don't use it often.
I recently decided to add a 50 to my kit as I do think there is enough difference between 50/35. I tried the 50mm f/1.4 GM, which is about the same size as the 35 GM but returned it. I opted for the 50 f/1.2 GM for the wider aperture since I plan to use the 35 as my general purpose lens and the 50 for for portraits, family, etc.
I was considering another 85 which makes a typical 20/35/85 combo, but the 50 is much more universal compared to an 85, and I have a 70-200 GM II for when I need something longer. I also tried a 24 GM, but I prefered 20/35 over 24 especially since I really like the 35 GM.
I ended up with 20G, 35 GM, 50 f/1.2 GM and 70-200 GM II which covers me for about anything other than wildlife (200-600G for that). As it turns out, the 50mm f/1.2 is one of my favorite lenses, and I only wish I would have bought it sooner. I have a grandson on the way, so looking forward to using it more.
I was going through the same decision as my 35 GM has been my primary lens that has always stayed in my kit. If I need wider, I have a 20 G which is a great little lens even though I don't use it often.
I recently decided to add a 50 to my kit as I do think there is enough difference between 50/35. I tried the 50mm f/1.4 GM, which is about the same size as the 35 GM but returned it. I opted for the 50 f/1.2 GM for the wider aperture since I plan to use the 35 as my general purpose lens and the 50 for for portraits, family, etc.
I was considering another 85 which makes a typical 20/35/85 combo, but the 50 is much more universal compared to an 85, and I have a 70-200 GM II for when I need something longer. I also tried a 24 GM, but I prefered 20/35 over 24 especially since I really like the 35 GM.
I ended up with 20G, 35 GM, 50 f/1.2 GM and 70-200 GM II which covers me for about anything other than wildlife (200-600G for that). As it turns out, the 50mm f/1.2 is one of my favorite lenses, and I only wish I would have bought it sooner. I have a grandson on the way, so looking forward to using it more.
Jan 18, 2024 at 05:44 AM
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