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Prime lens to go with 5D III
RJ1020:
A dilemma here: just got into FF and so far I have only the 50mm 1.4 even though it's an amazing lens and works pretty good with the camera I'm looking for something wider. Since I put most of the money getting the 5D III i can't afford the 35L right now. Should I go ahead and get the 28 1.8 or wait until price and money is right and get the 35L later?I know 35L II will be coming out but the price will be close to 2k if not more. Is there much difference between the two? Shoot portraits n kids mostly. Thanks in advance
ecka:
28/1.8USM may be good enough for kids and stuff. It's pretty soft in the corners (even blurry), so that may be a problem for landscapes on FF body. I did my little research looking for the right 28~35 prime and in conclusion I decided to try the Samyang 35/1.4UMC, because none of the Canon offerings suites me for the money it costs (european prices are sooo unreasonable). However, I think you should get the 35L for your 5D3, it would be unwise not to.
mathino:
--- Quote from: RJ1020 on April 30, 2012, 03:22:27 AM ---A dilemma here: just got into FF and so far I have only the 50mm 1.4 even though it's an amazing lens and works pretty good with the camera I'm looking for something wider. Since I put most of the money getting the 5D III i can't afford the 35L right now. Should I go ahead and get the 28 1.8 or wait until price and money is right and get the 35L later?I know 35L II will be coming out but the price will be close to 2k if not more. Is there much difference between the two? Shoot portraits n kids mostly. Thanks in advance
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Hi,
I have EF 28 f/1.8 USM and its a great lens. I use it on 450D - its equal to 50 mil on FF. It sits on my camera most of the time. On 1.8 it has less contrast but at 2.2 its just fine. With your 5D Mk III you can bump up the ISO to compensate this. Center sharpness is great.
If you want to shoot portraits consider getting something longer as 28 mil is wide angle lens. I own EF 85 f/1.8 USM and for portraits its superb - and nice price/quality ratio. You need something longer to have nice bokeh and of course for flattering the skin/face. Wide angles often have barrel distortion and its not so pleasing for portraits.
Consider also new primes 24 f/2.8 IS USM and 28 f/2.8 IS USM. A far as Ive checked them, they look great. Consider also renting 28 mil, 50 mil and 85 mil and try which will suit you best.
sjp010:
I have a 28/1.8 that I use on my 5D (original). I like it quite a lot and use it more than any other lens. The 85/1.8 is a technically better lens, but the 28/1.8 is just fine and I find the 28mm focal length more useful for me. I recommend both lenses highly, and with your 50/1.4 you would have a great 3-prime set for full frame, for less than a 35L.
I don't find the corners of my 28/1.8 to be blurry at all - maybe I got an above average copy. The whole frame is slightly soft at f/1.8 but sharpens up nicely at f/2.2. I usually shoot it between 2.2 and 2.8. The lens really likes being indoors - really outstanding with available light indoor shots. Outdoors, harsh lighting can wash things out a bit. Just got a lens hood for it, which seems to be cutting down flare and helping the outdoor shots - recommend a hood definitely. Boo to Canon for not including lens hoods!
mathino:
--- Quote from: sjp010 on April 30, 2012, 05:57:11 AM ---I have a 28/1.8 that I use on my 5D (original). I like it quite a lot and use it more than any other lens. The 85/1.8 is a technically better lens, but the 28/1.8 is just fine and I find the 28mm focal length more useful for me. I recommend both lenses highly, and with your 50/1.4 you would have a great 3-prime set for full frame, for less than a 35L.
I don't find the corners of my 28/1.8 to be blurry at all - maybe I got an above average copy. The whole frame is slightly soft at f/1.8 but sharpens up nicely at f/2.2. I usually shoot it between 2.2 and 2.8. The lens really likes being indoors - really outstanding with available light indoor shots. Outdoors, harsh lighting can wash things out a bit. Just got a lens hood for it, which seems to be cutting down flare and helping the outdoor shots - recommend a hood definitely. Boo to Canon for not including lens hoods!
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Same experiences here :-) I also shoot this 28 at 2.2-2.8 mostly, and mostly indoors. Great value lens. And ofc 85 f/1.8 USM is also great - I can recommend both of them. As for 50 mil I would rather choose 50 f/1.4 from Sigma - Ive tested it a little and it performes better (especially between 1.4-2.2 - thats why we buy these fast primes ;) ).
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