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

Keep the 24-70mm and get the 35mm f2 IS. They complement each other perfectly. That IS will help immensely down to 1/10 second.

- 24-70mm in the light with a polarizer, 35mm IS with a clear filter indoors and at night.

- The 35mm IS will let you stop down for more DOF when you need it handheld.

- The 24-70mm will cover you outdoors where you likely need a broader range of focal lengths. More room out there than indoors.

- Use the 35mm IS and leave the red ring in the bag when you are in sketchy crowds or neighbourhoods.

- 24-70mm is heavy, 35mm IS is light.

- 24-70mm is expensive, 35mm IS is much less so.

- When the light goes down in the evening you still have IS and f2 - a killer combo.

I surely hope Canon make a 50mm f1.8 IS and 85mm f2 IS with the same internal focus, same or tougher construction and same 67mm thread diameter as the 35mm. Surely a 50mm IS and 85mm IS with 67mm filters would be tack sharp wide open?

Canon please listen: the 24mm IS and 35mm IS need 50mm IS and 85mm IS counterparts!

If they come up with another non-internal 50mm without IS, I won't be buying it. The 50mm f1.4 I own has been supplanted by the much better and friendlier 35mm f2 IS. Canon did a great job with that lens.

The 35mm f1.4II is a beast from another dimension. I used to travel with a 35mm 1.4 and a 135mm f2. Incredible lenses with magical bokeh, but you will give up inconspicuousness and the ability to handhold with depth of field in dim places.

Horses for courses.