Quote Originally Posted by deltasun
Jan, I also have the following zooms: 10-22, 17-40, 24-105, and 100-400. Plus, the 100mm macro non-L. So, yes I do have the 35mm focal length covered, but have heard so much about its awesome IQ (contract, color, and bokeh).
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Thanks Tom, I was waiting for this information.


The 35mmL does sound more logical now. Since you also mention that you will buy the 70-200 in about 6 months (when you're baby starts to crawl/walk) you need to have something until then. A 35mm will be great for shots right now, since you're probably bound to indoor shots a lot of the times and a wider aperture will help out great for that.


So you're own idea of buying the 35mm now and buy the 70-200 later sounds pretty good to me.


Just put one of your lenses on 35mm (the 24-105 will do) and see if you like the focal length for shooting photos. If you're convinced, go for it!


Quote Originally Posted by Tom Wertman


Quote Originally Posted by deltasun
Tom, would the distortion still play a role in my crop body?

Crop body should be ok. Just something to keep in mind when using a wide lens for close


up facial work. 35 isn't that wide anyway

The barrel distortion of the 35mmL on a crop-body is only -0.486% so it is visible, although it's close to nothing compared to other lenses. Also the 35mm on a crop is equal to 57mm on a full frame camera which was exactly the standard lens for full frame camera's in the days, since it has a natural field of view. So distortion is absolutely nothing you should worry about.


Have fun with your new lens []


Jan
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