If the focal length diff between the Sonnar 135/2.8 and the Planar 100/2 isn\'t an issue ... and your budget is fine with the diff ... NO BRAINER ... 100/2.
Then that makes the 35-70/3.4 a stronger choice over the 50/1.7 since the 100/2 can handle some lower light situations than the 35-70 and the 1/3 stop diff between the 1.7 & 2.0 is rather neglible ... I use the EF 100/2 (my only Canon lens, moderate 3D) as my low light lens (with AF) more than I do the 50/1.7 (obvious FL diff) since the AF helps for focusing in low light more than my eyes do.
Distagon 28/2.8
Vario-Sonnar 35-70/3.4
Planar 100/2
Easily under $2K ... maybe closer to $1700 if you\'re diligent.
Done ... base 3D kit, add macro as needed
Note: 35-70 has macro @ 35mm only @ appx 4 inch mwd. Tamron 90/2.5 (inexpensive) provides occassional macro duty. Dedicated macro shooters may want something else.
If the focal length diff between the Sonnar 135/2.8 and the Planar 100/2 isn\'t an issue ... and your budget is fine with the diff ... NO BRAINER ... 100/2.
Then that makes the 35-70/3.4 a stronger choice over the 50/1.7 since the 100/2 can handle some lower light situations than the 35-70 and the 1/3 stop diff between the 1.7 & 2.0 is rather neglible ... I use the EF 100/2 (my only Canon lens, moderate 3D) as my low light lens (with AF) more than I do the 50/1.7 (obvious FL diff) since the AF helps for focusing in low light more than my eyes do.
Distagon 28/2.8
Vario-Sonnar 35-70/3.4
Planar 100/2
(Easily under $2K)
Done ... base 3D kit, add macro as needed
Note: 35-70 has macro @ 35mm only @ appx 4 inch mwd. Tamron 90/2.5 (inexpensive) provides occassional macro duty. Dedicated macro shooters may want something else.
If the focal length diff between the Sonnar 135/2.8 and the Planar 100/2 isn\'t an issue ... and your budget is fine with the diff ... NO BRAINER ... 100/2.
Then that makes the 35-70/3.4 a stronger choice over the 50/1.7 since the 100/2 can handle some lower light situations than the 35-70 and the 1/3 stop diff between the 1.7 & 2.0 is rather neglible ... I use the EF 100/2 (my only Canon lens, moderate 3D) as my low light lens (with AF) more than I do the 50/1.7 (obvious FL diff) since the AF helps for focusing in low light more than my eyes do.
28/2.8
35-70/3.4
100/2
Done ... base 3D kit, add macro as needed
Note: 35-70 has macro @ 35mm only @ appx 4 inch mwd. Tamron 90/2.5 (inexpensive) provides occassional macro duty. Dedicated macro shooters may want something else.
If the focal length diff between the Sonnar 135/2.8 and the Planar 100/2 isn\'t an issue ... and your budget is fine with the diff ... NO BRAINER ... 100/2.
Then that makes the 35-70/3.4 a stronger choice over the 50/1.7 since the 100/2 can handle some lower light situations than the 35-70 and the 1/3 stop diff between the 1.7 & 2.0 is rather neglible ... I use the EF 100/2 (my only Canon lens) as my low light lens (with AF) more than I do the 50/1.7 (obvious FL diff) since the AF helps for focusing in low light more than my eyes do.
28/2.8
35-70/3.4
100/2
Done ... base 3D kit, add macro as needed
Note: 35-70 has macro @ 35mm only @ appx 4 inch mwd. Tamron 90/2.5 (inexpensive) provides occassional macro duty. Dedicated macro shooters may want something else.
If the focal length diff between the Sonnar 135/2.8 and the Planar 100/2 isn\'t an issue ... and your budget is fine with the diff ... NO BRAINER ... 100/2.
Then that makes the 35-70/3.4 a stronger choice over the 50/1.7 since the 100/2 can handle some lower light situations than the 35-70 and the 1/3 stop diff between the 1.7 & 2.0 is rather neglible ... I use the EF 100/2 as my low light lens (with AF) more than I do the 50/1.7 (obvious FL diff) since the AF helps for focusing in low light more than my eyes do.
28/2.8
35-70/3.4
100/2
Done ... base 3D kit, add macro as needed
Note: 35-70 has macro @ 35mm only @ appx 4 inch mwd. Tamron 90/2.5 (inexpensive) provides occassional macro duty. Dedicated macro shooters may want something else.
If the focal length diff between the Sonnar 135/2.8 and the Planar 100/2 aren\'t an issue ... and your budget is fine with the diff ... NO BRAINER ... 100/2.
Then that makes the 35-70/3.4 a stronger choice over the 50/1.7 since the 100/2 can handle some lower light situations than the 35-70 and the 1/3 stop diff between the 1.7 & 2.0 is rather neglible ... I use the EF 100/2 as my low light lens (with AF) more than I do the 50/1.7 (obvious FL diff) since the AF helps for focusing in low light more than my eyes do.
Mar 18, 2011 at 11:50 AM
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