Quote Originally Posted by alexniedra
what lenses do you currently use?

I do have a Canon 50mm 1.8, 24-70 2.8L, 85 1.8, 70-200 2.8L. I also have a couple more of M42 screw mount lenses like the 35 2.8, 50 1.8, & a 135 2.8.


Quote Originally Posted by alexniedra
If you are looking for a great portrait lens, the 85 L is it. You will be amazed with what you can do with f/1.2. If you are looking for a more general purpose lens, you may want to consider the 35mm or 50mm lenses.

I would like to try the 85L but it seems a bit too tight due to the crop factor on my 40D as I already own an 85 1.8. I would like to try the 50mm 1.4 but I've read some posts that the AF motor is not as durable as the ring type USM. Many have reported that the motor has given up on them or the focus ring getting stuck.


RE: Zeiss lenses


Should I give the legendary Zeiss Distagon 2.8/21 a try? Is it appealing on a camera with a 1.6 crop factor? What's your insight regarding the rest of the Zeiss lenses as mentioned above? I dont mind if its manual focus only but what I do know is that it enables the AF confirmation on Canon bodies. I also use an Ef-S focusing screen.