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Replace my 24-70f/2.8L II with a faster 35f/1.4L II? Prime speed and IQ vs zoom versatility

Started Oct 14, 2016 | Discussions thread
OP Pierre from Sweden Regular Member • Posts: 124
Re: Replace my 24-70f/2.8L II with a faster 35f/1.4L II? Prime speed and IQ vs zoom versatility

arty H wrote:

I don't have the 24-70F2.8II, but I do use primes and zooms. I like the 35F2IS for indoor, low light shooting. It works fine wide open, and is also versatile for general use. Recently, I have also been happy with the results I get from the 85F1.8 on full frame for tight portraits, street photos, and low light.

i use primes more than zooms, but I wouldn't get rid of the zoom. Zooms are useful when you know you will need a variety of focal lengths, as for travel and events outdoors. I like fast primes for low light. The two types of lenses compliment each other. When I am likely to bring a fast prime for indoors and a zoom when I know that I am doing most of my photos outside....and need a wide to narrow range of views.

Thanks Arty H,

Glad to hear 35f/2 IS works fine wide open. IS and one stop faster than my 24-70f/2.8L II. Perhaps this is the best lens to complement my 24-70f/2.8L II.

35+85 is a great combo for people photography. Is the EF 85f/1.8 also sharp on a 6D wide open? Some report CA on this lens used wide open, is this a problem in real life?

/Pierre

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