Quote Originally Posted by Dave Throgmartin View Post
Thanks! My lens collection now is as follows:

Going to keep:
16-35 f/4 L
24-105 f/4 L
100-400 II L
100 L

Probably going to sell:
50 1.8 II
70-300 L
400 f/5.6 L (definitely sell)

I've sold a lot of lenses. I miss some and not others. Ones I used to have and kind of miss:
85 f/1.8
Zeiss 35 f/2 ZE
Zeiss 50 f/1.4 ZE

I'm thinking about potentially picking up a prime walkround combo, maybe 35 f/2 IS and 85 f/1.8. The kind of shots I'm talking about that aren't really possible with f/4 lenses
Hi Dave. Nice kit and some nice photos. Kit construction is always interesting, as so much can go into it besides optics.

I think the 35 f/2 IS could be a great pick up for what you are describing. I generally get the sense that there is a lot of love for both it and its bigger brother (35 f/1.4 II). I had the Sigma 35 f/1.4 Art for awhile, but sold it as I prefer the 50 mm focal length.

If you want high IQ, and fast apertures, you may also want to look at Sigma. They are really doing some good things. But, it seems like you are also looking at compactness, you may want to look at the Tamron primes. While I have never owned a Tamron, I generally sense there is a lot of love by those that own them for their recent primes (especially) and have a friend that is doing good work with their 24-70 f/2.8 and 70-200 f/2.8. But for what you are looking at, you might want to consider the 35, 45, and 85 mm primes they have recently released. All with VC, all f/1.8.

For example, a quick comparison of the Canon 85 to the Tamron:

https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=1047&Camera=979&Sample=0&FLI=0&API =0&LensComp=106&CameraComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=0

But, overall, I agree, getting faster apertures is one of the ways to get more distinctive pictures. Then, getting these lenses that are a bit sharper, bit more contrast, another way to have them stand out.