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Do I need a Canon 35mm f/1.4L II USM

Started Feb 19, 2018 | Questions thread
ffabrici Senior Member • Posts: 1,353
Re: Do I need a Canon 35mm f/1.4L II USM
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I have both and you probably don't really need the 35L II since asking the question. But having said that the 35L II is offering additional opportunities in low light scenario's but most importantly to me the extended DOF control.

I have 20mm, 35mm and 135mm primes which I shoot wide open, often with an ND filter, which gives me the ability to control the composition in also the 3rd dimension. You can direct the viewers attention to the key of your composition by making "that" sharp and ever thing else unsharp.

I use the 24-70L II more than the 35L II, but I prefer the pictures I take with the 35L II.

Good luck with your decision.

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