Originally Posted by
Cozen
If I get the 24-70 2.8, maybe I can skip the 85 1.8 and go the the 135 2.0. Thoughts?
I'm sure the 135 f2 is a spectacular piece of glass but IMHO I'd buy a 70-200 f2.8L non-IS before I'd buy the 135. For just a little more $, the versatility you gain will be far better than the 135mm IQ advantage. The next lens would be a 16-35 f2.8L or a used 17-35 f2.8L. Add primes later. You can then test out what focal length you tend to shoot at most often. Try setting your zoom on a particular focal length and shoot at some non-consequential event. Primes are awesome, but can be trouble if you can't move your feet. You will also open up the camera body more lens-swapping which will increase the dust build up onthe sensor filter.
I also have a 50 1.4 and the 100 f2.8 Macro which I enjoy shooting with as well. I find the 50 is much easier to use than the 100. It's easier to get closer most of the time, not so easy to get farther away. I love the 50 1.4 on the 5D. However, the 28-70 f2.8L zoom is the default mount.
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