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Blank slate 5D3 lens lineup help
Cfunkexplosion:
I intend to sell my 7D and my EF-S mount lenses and move to a 5D3. Two lenses I'm pretty sure I want are the 35L and the 100L (for macro purposes.) I will retain my Tamron 70-300 VC. If I do go with those additions, I'll have about $2,500 left for some additional glass. I'm considering a few options, and any thoughts anyone might have would be appreciated. I'm considering the Tokina 16-28 as a replacement for my Tokina 11-16, the 24-104L as a replacement for my 17-55. Other lenses I'm considering are the 135L, and the 85 1.8/Sigma 1.4.
I don't necessarily need to replicate my crop set-up...I'm trying to balance usability with increased image quality. I'm a hobbyist shooting mostly travel, family, and general stuff. If anyone has any thoughts or suggestions, I thank you kindly.
RunAndGun:
The 8-15mm f/4 L is a FUN lens. If you can find a nice used one since they discontinued it, the 15mm f/2.8 is an awesome lens for probably half the price(or less). I see you have a fast 85mm listed already, it's a good focal length on FF. The 70-200mm f/2.8 L v2 is awesome, but that would pretty much blow your budget by itself.
Mt Spokane Photography:
I'd buy the camera with kit lens and hold off on anything more until you see how you like it and see what you are missing.
drjlo:
If the new Canon 24-70 MkII is as sharp as MTF chart suggests, then Canon has done many photogs a big favor by enabling a 2-lens system for most everything, i.e. 24-70 MkII and 70-200 MkII, that rival or exceed primes.
I do love my 35L, 85L II, and 135L, but I must confess that 70-200 MkII is at least as good, maybe even better for contrast and color.
sach100:
--- Quote from: Mt Spokane Photography on April 10, 2012, 07:27:40 PM ---I'd buy the camera with kit lens and hold off on anything more until you see how you like it and see what you are missing.
--- End quote ---
+1
I was in the same situation and i did exactly as Mt. Spokane has suggested. Right now, i am also considering the Tokina 16-28 for wide angle (the canon 16 35 II is outta my budget). Any feedback on this lens is much appreciated.
I will be choosing between Tokina 16-28 or the Canon 17 - 40.
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