Best Value "Normal" Lens for 6d?

[Cory]

I think I'm gonna leap to the 6D (from a T1i). I already have a 100 2.0 and 200 2.8 so I'm good for indoor sports. I'll likely eventually get a 100-400 for outdoor sports.
There's a good chance that the upcoming 35 1.4 II will be the "best" normal lens. Any recommendations on what to get in the mean-time (just for general all-around non-sports use)? Maybe something that would be a good value for now and/or something that'll coexist well with a 35 prime. 40 2.8, 17-40, 50 1.4 or 24-70 4.0 IS maybe?
Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[Dylan777]

Latest sigma 35mm f1.4 received good feedbacks.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/898831-REG/Sigma_340_101_35mm_f_1_4_DG_HSM.html

 

[Loswr]

Latest sigma 35mm f1.4 received good feedbacks.

But...on a 6D, that's a wide angle lens, not a normal lens.

 

[RLPhoto]

Canon 50mm 1.4

 

[RS2021]

EF 50mm f1.4 is a decent normal for a midrange ff like 6D ... All things including price, build, ftm, and IQ considered. It is a good performer from f/2.0 on up.. Not bad for the price.

 

[hawaiisunsetphoto]

For a general use, the best "value" would be the 50mm f/1.4 or the 24-70mm f/2.8L or f/4L. The zooms would give you some more versatility on the wide end and are not too far apart in price.

 

[crasher8]

50 1.4, same as for the 5D3

 

[sandymandy]

Best money/IQ value is 50mm 1.8 II.

 

[pdirestajr]

No votes for the 40mm f/2.8? Talk about "best value", that lens is awesome.

 

[jointdoc]

I am a beginner but the BEST VALUE I think would be the 24-105 F4 L. It is cheaper as a kit lens on the 6D and if you don't like it you can probably sell it without losing any money.

 

[Random Orbits]

I am a beginner but the BEST VALUE I think would be the 24-105 F4 L. It is cheaper as a kit lens on the 6D and if you don't like it you can probably sell it without losing any money.

+1. Good value as a kit, but really lowly priced with the 6D in some instances. Primes would complement the 24-105 nicely.

 

[TexPhoto]

I agree with eh 24-105. It is a great walk around lens. It's "kit" price is usually $800, and i sold my 3 year old well worn copy of this lens for $800 when I sold my 5DII and bought a III (as kit with a new 24-105)

Although "normal" in FF is considered 50mm only by some, that always seemed silly to me. Why would "telephoto" and "wide" cover a huge range, and "normal" is only a single focal length? I'd say 35 to 80mm is normal.

 

[Jay Khaos]

+1 for 24-105 f4 and/or 50mm 1.8

With 'value' being the keyword... the 24-70 has marginally better IQ and larger aperture than the 24-105, but its also way more expensive and doesnt have IS. Especially considering you get it for a fraction of the price if you're buying the kit.

the 50 1.4 is also only marginally better than the 1.8, in my opinion. It does not warrant spending 3x as much if you're on any kind of budget. And if you are willing to spend that high, check out the slightly more expensive but more noticeably better Sigma 50mm 1.4. With that sigma available, and rumors of a new canon 1.4 coming soon, I wouldnt consider buying the current 1.4...

 

[Ryan_W]

No votes for the 40mm f/2.8? Talk about "best value", that lens is awesome.

Gets my vote - at $200 it was the easiest decision I've made. incredibly light, great focus, sharp images, and a metal mount.

The 50mm 1.4 is also great and about the same price, really. It's brighter, but the 40mm has a newer "STM" drive, which is supposedly nearly silent when paired with newer Canons. I'm assuming it will work for near silent focusing with the 6D as well.

Depends on your needs really - do you think you'll be taking a lot of videos? Is size and weight a consideration? Do you need silent focusing?

 

[steliosk]

24-105 L
best all around lens

and 50 f/1.4 for the USM moter and build quality over the 1.8 which moter doesn't focus accurately in dark environments

the 85 1.8 USM or the 100mm f/2 are quite handy too!

 

[ecka]

40/2.8STM is a good value lens for general all-around non-sports use and it seems like this lens will be one of the kit options for 6D.

 

[EOBeav]

Canon 50mm 1.4

+1

It's your best bang for the buck regardless of the FF body you're putting it on.

 

[verysimplejason]

Canon 50mm 1.4

+1

It's your best bang for the buck regardless of the FF body you're putting it on.

+2

That and a 24-105 F4L.

 

[Hillsilly]

I've had a 40 f/2.8 for a little over a month. I'm liking it a lot. Its on sale for $149. I've also got a 50 f/1.8. Although they both sell for a similar price, I'd lean towards the 40mm. It focuses more smoothly (in AI Servo mode, the 50mm seems to jump all over the place). Its also quieter and makes less of an annoying "ZZZZZZZ" sound. Although IQ wise, its hard to say if one is significantly better than the other, the 40mm is a nicer lens to use.

Oh, and it looks cooler too. Except they should have designed it to take a 58mm lens cap and filters - 52mm filters just don't look right. Luckily this issue doesn't affect image quality.

 

[wickidwombat]

I've had a 40 f/2.8 for a little over a month. I'm liking it a lot. Its on sale for $149. I've also got a 50 f/1.8. Although they both sell for a similar price, I'd lean towards the 40mm. It focuses more smoothly (in AI Servo mode, the 50mm seems to jump all over the place). Its also quieter and makes less of an annoying "ZZZZZZZ" sound. Although IQ wise, its hard to say if one is significantly better than the other, the 40mm is a nicer lens to use.

Oh, and it looks cooler too. Except they should have designed it to take a 58mm lens cap and filters - 52mm filters just don't look right. Luckily this issue doesn't affect image quality.

value for money nothing comes close to the shorty forty
I think with a 6D it will be a pretty nice light easy to handle combo that makes stunning images