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Struggling between RF USM and STM lineup as an amateur

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Re: Struggling between RF USM and STM lineup as an amateur

R2D2 wrote:

sercheese wrote:

thunder storm wrote:

Stm is about the AF-system, it has nothing to do with IQ.

I know that, I just wanted to define STM lenses as those non L lenses.

After a while, I'm thinking about one of those two options:
1) RF 24-105mm F4 (for travel) plus RF 50mm F1.2 (at home or near home)

2) only RF 24-70mm F2.8 (general use for all situations)

Any thoughts?

Both fine choices.

Agree.

Keep in mind that the 85mm f/1.2 will be the equivalent (on FF) to the 50 you were using on crop. However, I think that 50mm is much more desirable than 85 for small kids (and you might want to go wider yet).

Sigma 40mm f/1.4 Art HSM. Sharper, more affordable, and most important: faster AF.

The 50 will give you much more DOF control than either of the zooms, for that “special” look. And the 24-105 makes for a really nice walk-around lens (that’s what I use it for). Great combo.

OTOH the 24-70 is also very capable and always ready!

It also combines f/2.8 with fast AF.

R2

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