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If only owning 1 L lens, which one: 35mm 1.4 ii, 24-70 2.8 ii, or 50mm 1.2?

Started Dec 6, 2017 | Discussions thread
flatpicknut
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Re: If only owning 1 L lens, which one: 35mm 1.4 ii, 24-70 2.8 ii, or 50mm 1.2?

ikolbyi wrote:

flatpicknut wrote:

MLK04 wrote:

I just received an email with the 35 mm L on sale for $1449 from BH. They also have a deal on the 16-35l.

Ah, the 16-35 f/2.8L III would be a nice addition!

Yes ... but... what is the objective, what type of images are you looking to shoot?

The OP said he loves the 35mm focal length but wants an L lens. The new 16-35 is a sweet lens and would give him the 35mm fl, too. I still think a longer fl would be a better complement to his kit, but it's up to him of course. So many options (and so much fun trying to spend somebody else's money, lol).

Landscapes - great lens.

Portraits - better choices out there (85 - 135mm focal length)

Wildlife - pick a different lens.

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