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Daniel Flather:

--- Quote from: drjlo on April 11, 2012, 01:32:16 AM ---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.

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Even at f2, or f1.4, even f1.2?

chabotc:
I've got a pretty extensive lens lineup (3 zooms, 8 or so primes) and when ever I'm carrying around my gear all day and I'm shooting architecture or landscapes I tend to take my 14mm f/2.8 II, 35 f/1.4 and 135 f/2.0.

If I know it's more people focused I'll substitute the 14 for the 24 f/1.4.

They're all incredibly sharp, great saturation, quick focus, amazing quality lenses that give you a really fantastic range effects to go for.

In your case since you have the 100mm I'd imagine that 24/35/100 if you photograph people, or 14/35/100 if you like the dramatic effect of the 14mm on landscapes and/or architecture would be a really enjoyable setup.

Alternatively I also never get bored walking around with just a 70-200 f/2.8 II all day - so that might also be an option to consider

maxxevv:
I have both the 35L and the 100 macro too. Running the 5DII, I use the Sigma 12-24, Canon 24-70 and the Canon 70-200 f/2.8 IS L.

It basically covers 95% of what I might shoot.

If the MTF charts are anything to go by, perhaps you could opt for the Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 VC with the 16-28 f/2.8 for that budget you have.

And since you're keeping your 70-300, you'll have a complete range which covers almost anything that you might do while travelling or normal shooting. Just short some specialized areas like birding and stuff of the sort.

Food for thought ....

swrightgfx:
Depends on what you shoot really. But from what you have said, I gather you want to shoot a bit of everything.

Personally, I have:

Prime
35 1.4L
50 1.4
85 1.8
100 2.8L

Zoom
17-40 4.0L

I find this covers most of my desired range, but plan to get a 70-200 for those moments you don't have time to switch lenses or need some additional reach.

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