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Lens for streetlife Canon 24-105 STM vs Canon 24-70/4L vs Tamron 24-70/2.8VC

Started Sep 1, 2015 | Discussions thread
dzunglv
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Re: Lens for streetlife Canon 24-105 STM vs Canon 24-70/4L vs Tamron 24-70/2.8VC

Hi guys,

In the end I have made my purchase.

I dismiss all zoom options and go for Canon 100mm f/2.0 USM. I gather my street squad of 40/2.8 pancake, 50/1.8 and the 100/2. If I can raise my budget further, I may replace the pancake with 35/2IS or 28/2.8IS. But it will be the story of future.

The only downside of my selection is the delay time whenever I have to exchange lenses on street. For those candid hunting moment, this delay can be critical loss. However I have spent the last week on my zoom 24-85USM to see if I can limit that exchange time. The answer is Yes, I can do it with my prediction. In other words, I determine the situation before mounting a lens. For example, I will walk into small streets with the Pancake. When I am on my motorbike and have to stop to take photos, the 100/2 will be mounted. The 50mm is the safe choice for both situations. For a crowded area, 50mm is the best solution for candid close portrait while still keeping the background around my subject. The 24-85 can provide zoom choice as a backup plan. Overall, I am confident that my prediction will reduce the need to change lenses on streets.

I want to say thanks to you guys who shared alot helpful information. I hope I can produce good photos to prove that I worth your support!

 dzunglv's gear list:dzunglv's gear list
Canon EOS 6D Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM Canon EF 135mm F2L USM Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
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