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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?

1Dx4me wrote:

flatpicknut wrote:

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.

LOL...yeah...that just about covers it...people give all kind of crazy advice to novices because they know it won't be money out of their pocket one will have to be insane to look for well thought out and sound advice in this insane asylum

Ah, I don't agree with that at all. I only give advice that I think is honest and fair and I think that is a pretty consistent attitude with most other contributors. There are a lot of possible products out there and sometimes it's good for prospective buyers to think of other options before spending their hard earned money. I do enjoy helping people spend their money, but I would never want to cause somebody to waste their money.

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