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What would they be?
I for one only have at the moment 50mm f/1.8 and 100mm f/2.8.
Never really looked much into having many prime lenses so I was wondering what other people think on the matter? I'm not saying Im going out to buy another 2 primes, just wondering what primes people would choose out of choice?
So 4 primes, what would they be?
14/2.8 (rented it and really liked it)
35/1.4 (never tried it, but can't imagine I'd hate it)
85/1.2 (friends have it, I'm addicted)
200/2 (rented it and hated taking it back)
As you go down the list, each lens is 2.3-2.5x the focal length of the previous one, so it's a very even spread. I find that helps with deciding which to use.
If I could beg to add another, it'd be the 500/4. Never tried it, but everyone says it's a super lens, briefly handholdable, and follows the mathematical model of the other four (2.5x). It's possible the 24/1.4 could give my list some competition too.
The 4 primes I use the most are the 200 f/2.8L, 135 f/2L, 50 f/1.4 and 35 f/2.
Someday I hope to replace my 35 f/2 with the 35 f/1.4L version.
I would have to choose:
24 f1.4
85 f1.2
200 f2.0
500 f4.0
I have
35/1.4
50/1.4
85/1.8
100/2.8
135/2.0
and thinking get rid of the 50/1.4 and get 300/2.8(or200/2.0)
I also have two zooms(24-70, 70-200), and have almost never used them since I got the primes.(I'm happy moving my feet as long as I can get the best IQ I can get)
200 f/2 IS
300 f/2.8 IS
500 f/4 IS
800 f/5.6 IS
I have:
50 F1.4
85 F1.8
Love them both -- great values.
I want:
135 F2.0
200 F2.8
I've rented both and love them. I also have the 17-55 F2.8 which is my main show lens and the 70-200 F4L which I use for outdoor action events.
Jim
I don't shoot much wildlife, so mine would have to be...
24mm ts-eII f3.5 (always thought this would be a cool lens)
50 f/1.4 (on order)
85 f/1.8 (have and love it)
135 f/2 (on the to get list)
If I could add one other to the list it would be the 100mm Macro. It is one of the most fun per dollar lenses out there.
For my needs, these 3 primes covers my needs beautifully:
35mm f/1.4
85mm f/1.8
135mm f/2
I use a 5D2 and all these lenses are really sharp, renders a nice bokeh and helps me getting a narrow depth of field when i need that. They fit in my small camera bag and the setup is fairly light, making it perfect as a walkaround setup.
I could consider adding a 14mm f/2.8 or a 300mm f/2.8 but I doubt I will use any of them much.
I'd probably say...
A wide angle somewhere in the 8-14mm range.
A standard 35mm (or 24mm in the case of a 1.6 frame)
The 85mm L 1.2
And a 400mm
14mm 2.8L II
35mm 1.4L
100mm 2.8L Macro
400mm 2.8L
Quote:
Originally Posted by Maleko
- EF 50mm f/1.2 L
- EF 50mm f/1.4
- EF 50mm f/1.8 II
- EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro
Just kidding! Seriously, I'd pick:
- 24mm f/1.4
- 50mm f/1.2 L
- 100mm f/2.8 L IS
- 200mm f/2 L IS
That's just me. On a more reasonable budget, for an APS-C camera, I would probably pick:
- Sigma 30mm f/1.4
- EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro
- EF 100mm f/2
- EF 200mm f/2.8 L
Quote:
Originally Posted by Maleko
- EF 50mm f/1.2 L
- EF 50mm f/1.4
- EF 50mm f/1.8 II
- EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro
Just kidding! Seriously, I'd pick:
- 24mm f/1.4
- 50mm f/1.2 L
- 100mm f/2.8 L IS
- 200mm f/2 L IS
That's just me. On a more reasonable budget, for an APS-C camera, I would probably pick:
- Sigma 30mm f/1.4
- EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro
- EF 100mm f/2
- EF 200mm f/2.8 L
For a 500D I have
- 50mm f/1.8 II
- 85mm f/1.8 USM
and might in the future get
- 28mm f/1.8 USM (although the reviews don't seem to like it),
- one of the 100mm macro lenses,
(- or the 50mm f/1.4 USM if I use the f/1.8 enough to wear out the plastic ;-)
hmmm...
24mm f/1.4
50mm f/1.4
135 f/2 L or the new 100mm f/2.8 L
300mm f/2.8 L
so i guess i failed, i picked 5
For my purposes, this would be my list:
24mm f/1.4 L II
100mm f/2.8 L IS
300mm f/2.8 L IS
500mm f/4.0 L IS
I would like to be allowed an extender, probably the 1.4. Please?
The dream:
- Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II
- Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L IS
- Canon EF 200mm f/2.0 L IS
- Canon EF 400mm f/2.8 L IS
Plausible:
- Canon EF 24mm f/1.4 L II
- Canon EF 50mm f/1.4
- Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L IS
- Canon EF 135mm f/2.0 L
MP-E 65/2.8 Macro
100/2.8L IS Macro
300/2.8L IS
400/2.8L IS
Currently I have a 100/2.8 Macro non-IS and 50/1.8. I'd also keep my 16-35. [;)]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Daniel Browning
Not a bad choice! Why not this: [A]
- EF 100/2.8 Macro USM
- EF 100/2.8L IS Macro USM
- EF 100/2.0 USM
- Sigma 105/2.8 Macro [:O]
Quote:
Originally Posted by ShutterbugJohan
Those are far too similar. I would suggest something with a little more variety:
- EF 400mm f/5.6 L
- EF 400mm f/4 L IS
- EF 400mm f/2.8 L IS
- EF 100-400 L IS
[;)]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Daniel Browning
No fair! [8o|] I threw in the Sigma for variety! [:P]
LOL!
<p class="MsoNormal"]This depends on the camera body.<span> For shooting film or a full-frame digital
sensor, I would recommend:
<ul type="disc"]
<li class="MsoNormal"]Wide: EF
24mm f/2.8 (less flare than the f/1.8) – when I was shooting film this
was by far my favorite lens.
<li class="MsoNormal"]Standard:
EF 50mm f/1.8 – greatest lens value for the money
<li class="MsoNormal"]Portrait
and close-up: EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
<li class="MsoNormal"]Telephoto:
EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM - expensive but it's the minimum needed for sports or wildlife[/list]
<p class="MsoNormal"]<o:p>For shooting with an APS-C sized digital sensor (i.e. 1.6x
conversion factor) I would recommend:</o:p>
<ul type="disc"]
<li class="MsoNormal"]Wide:
EF 20mm f/2.8 USM or EF 14mm f/2.8L USM – The 14mm would be my first
choice but it costs almost 4x more than the 20mm.
<li class="MsoNormal"]Close-up:
EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Compact Macro
<li class="MsoNormal"]Portrait:
EF 85mm f/1.2 USM
<li class="MsoNormal"]Telephoto:
EF 200mm f/2.8L USM or EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM – whatever best fits your
budget[/list]