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Would you go from the 24-70mm f/2.8 to 1.8 Primes
D M E C K E R T wrote: I thought we were discussing the OP wanting to sell his 24-70 to buy primes. He didn't mention it being the mkII version, so I assumed it was the mkI. Apr 21 13 01:06 am Link Ky Goulden Photography wrote: I think isn't wise sacrificing the flexibility of a zoom in general and on certain field as wedding i think became even more critical. Apr 21 13 05:09 am Link I think it should be stated that I am not referring to a 24-70mm f/2.8 L MK II , I am talking about the MK I version. Also... since budget is a big problem, I need to kind of stick to one over the other. Financially I am not at the point of getting enough cash flow in to afford getting all sorts of gear. Hence my dilemma  Apr 24 13 04:47 am Link I have a 100mm f/2.8 and bokeh effect sort of disappears when the focus is beyond 3 meters. Secondly, a 100mm loses a lot of wide-angle effect, thus it's less dramatic. This goes for the 85mm as well. The minimum focus distance of 95cm on my 85mm is also very annoying. You might have to consider the closest distance you can be to your subject as well, since you shoot at venues. Apr 24 13 08:11 am Link Ky Goulden Photography wrote: Apr 24 13 08:25 am Link I will go with 100 macro. You get macro and also a nice portrait lens. Sure, if you have enough space it can do also full-body. Apr 24 13 09:35 am Link I use fast primes and f4 zooms. Just bought a 35 1.4 next purchase will be 70-200 f4. For me, the 2.8 zooms are a compromise with negatives that I don't like.... Heavy or limited zoom range. Sharpness is never really an issue. Apr 24 13 09:49 am Link Ky Goulden Photography wrote: If your budget will allow upgrading the mkI to the mkII, that's the move that will give you the best glass across all of the focal lengths you're considering. Apr 24 13 12:41 pm Link I get what your saying with the jack of all trades thing. The 24-70 rarely leaves my bag, but I always keep it around as a backup. It's a great all around lens and wouldn't hesitate to use it on any shoot, but there are lenses I definitely prefer. If I'm shooting a portrait, I'll grab my 85L even though the 24-70 would still do an excellent job. It may not be the master of any trade, but it's really damn close. I wouldn't ditch my 24-70 for a few consumer level primes. It's a solid very dependable workhorse lens that delivers every time. If you're a professional photographer. Stick with your professional level glass. If you're more of a hobbyist/part-time, then consumer grade glass will do just fine. I'd start with the 85. Apr 24 13 01:23 pm Link |
