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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
ikolbyi Senior Member • Posts: 1,290
Re: If only owning 1 L lens, which one: 35mm 1.4 ii, 24-70 2.8 ii, or 50mm 1.2?

flatpicknut wrote:

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.

Loving a focal lenght is one thing.  Having the correct focal length is another.

I love my Sigma 300mm prime but if I used that to shoot Landscapes I believe I would have a few choice words from most of you about that.

Can I use 300mm prime to shoot landscapes .... yes I could.  Is it the best lens for that task, probably not.

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