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35mm f/2 IS USM vs. 24mm f/2.8 STM pancake

Started Jul 17, 2015 | Questions thread
Dan_168 Forum Pro • Posts: 11,062
Re: 35mm f/2 IS USM vs. 24mm f/2.8 STM pancake

skopinsky wrote:

Hello!

That being said, I'm shooting on a Rebel T6s and currently have the kit lens (planning to use this mostly for travel purposes) and the 50mm f/1.8 STM.

I really love the artistic flexibility that the lower aperture of the 50mm gives me, but I find it is just too zoomed in sometimes. I would like to purchase another prime lens to use to take pictures of my family and friends along with some artistic portrait and engagement photos for some close friends.

I've narrowed it down to the 35mm f/2 IS USM and 24mm f/2.8 STM pancake. Which do you think is better or is there another lens that I am overlooking? Is it worth it to buy both? Price isn't a huge factor in deciding between these two lenses, but I would say I do not want to spend much more than the price of the 35mm in total.

Thanks in advance!

-Sami

I would suggest before you jump into any of those prime lens, take a look at the Sigma 18-35 F1.8 Art series lens. That's of course if you are not planning to go Full Frame any time soon.

I have played with this Sigma on my friend's D7200 body and I have to say this is one GREAT lens, a fast zoom that gives you prime lens quality, I would be shooting one for sure if I have a crop sensor body.

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