Re: Your opinion: sell 35 or 85?
R5D4 wrote:
So I need to cull the herd a little bit, and am kind of undecided. First, a little background:
I'm a wedding photographer, and before the switch to the R5 I used to haul 7 or 8 lenses around in a giant Pelican case that weighed 18lbs empty. Those days are long gone thankfully, as I have been enjoying just 5 lenses in a Think Tank Airport Navigator (the half sized one) and it has been so nice. Not only is 5 the number that fit well in the case along with other gear I need, but it has been so nice to just simplify some things and not always be juggling so many lenses. The other day I bought the RF 14-35 f/4 and am loving it so far. My lineup did not include a UWA before now, which I desperately needed. So here are the 6 I now have:
EF 35mm f/1.4L II
RF 50mm f/1.2L
EF 85mm f/14L IS
RF 14-35mm f/4L IS
RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS
RF 70-200 f/2.8L IS
One of the EF lenses should go, both to cover my purchase of the 14-35 and to help facilitate my gradual move to 100% RF. The question is, 35 or 85?
I initially intended to sell the 35. That focal length is currently covered by 3 lenses, while the 85 is covered by 2. That is the most practical thinking I believe.
But I am thinking of selling the 85 instead. What are your thoughts? I think the idea of letting go of the 85 is easier than letting go of the 35 for me.
I welcome your opinions. I realize that lens choice is ultimately down to personal preference, uses and habits, which would be impossible to convey here to strangers. But I would welcome your thoughts and anything I haven't really thought of here.
What if you just leave them at home and see which one you end up missing the most?