Concert, 50 1.4 or 24-70L

I am going to a concert tonight which would be better

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i would recommend the 24-70L for the zoom range can be handy...
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The fifty is so small, put it in your coat pocket just in case.
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Use the 24-70 and take the 50 mm prime if you need a wider aperture.

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The 50 will be my first choice if you can mange the distance. The 24-70 is excellent as a fall back, no remorse at all with this one, just a bit slower.

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a 50 would be too short, the 24-70 would definitely do a better work.

I use a 70-200 IS for concerts actually and lately I purchased an 85 1.2L. That is the best lens for concerts!!

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Yes but the op didn't ask about these lenses now did he?

Alekhine said:

a 50 would be too short, the 24-70 would definitely do a better work.
I use a 70-200 IS for concerts actually and lately I purchased an
85 1.2L. That is the best lens for concerts!!

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Watch out for the exposure police.
They will tell you that its wrong even
though they weren't there to witness it.

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But without a doubt the 50 !! On a crop camera it's long enough and you can freeze as much as you can the action at f1,4 even if you'll loose definition and sharpness. At 1,6 you'll get the best result.

I have a 35L and I bought it specifically to gain shutter speed versus two great lenses that I have and do cherish : the 24-70L and 70-200IS. Frankly, I did most of my last good concert shots with the 35L and 85L because of the light they can gather and potential shutter speed increase.

At 1600 ISO and f2,8 your shutter speed will be to slow.

A prime ca't be beat if you don't have light and a concert...
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