Companion Prime to 105/2.8 VR Macro and 35/1.8

jtm2 said:

My primary Lens is the 105/2.8 macro which I use for close ups of plant parts, and I use the 35 for just all around lens

I am trying to decide on another Prime between the 35 and 105, for wider shots of whole plants,trees, etc. I am guessing a 50 or 80 mm.

Does anyone have have any recommendation for a lens that would be distinctly different from the 35 and 105?

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GlennW said:

jtm2 said:

My primary Lens is the 105/2.8 macro which I use for close ups of plant parts, and I use the 35 for just all around lens

I am trying to decide on another Prime between the 35 and 105, for wider shots of whole plants,trees, etc. I am guessing a 50 or 80 mm.

Does anyone have have any recommendation for a lens that would be distinctly different from the 35 and 105?

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Need to know if you are on DX or FX. Too wide a gap from 35 to 105.

not sure if you have a DX 18-55VR2, 18-140VR or FX 24-120 F4, 24-70 2.8 in your bag?

Yes you can get 50 1.8G, 85 1.8G, DX micro 85 3.5G

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Andaremos said:

I use all primes. I carry a 35, a 50, and the 105 Macro. I am happy with that lineup. I rarely carry all three at once. Sometimes you want a bit more reach than a 35 but not a telephoto focal length. It works on the street as well as landscapes. The 50 mm f/1.8G is what I selected. I think you will be satisfied with it on DX as well as FX too.

I posted some images here on my blog - http://www.andaremos.com/the-50-mm-lens/

Eduardo
http://www.andaremos.com

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