Quote Originally Posted by Dave Throgmartin View Post
Thanks for feedback. I've used the Sigma 35 on a rental and enjoyed it. I haven't used the Tamrons or the Canon 35. I have used the Canon 85 1.8 and was very impressed with it.

I think if I was going with a 2 lens walkround kit I'd pick the 35 f/2 IS and 85 1.8. The 85 1.8 is not perfect, but is far better than the 24-105 and is quite reasonable cost and size. Some 3rd party lenses are really good, but AF concerns and resale value worry me. The other alternative would be to buy the Zeiss 50 f/1.4 again. It does not chart test well due to uncorrected SA, but takes beautiful pictures.

First world problems, right? Meanwhile the zooms are serving me well.

Dave
The 85mm f/1.8 will be in transit once it is back in stock, at the great holiday price of $269. I'm looking forward to putting it back in the kit. I also probably going to get a 35mm f/2 IS.

Dave