24-105L or Sigma 35.1.4 for 6D walk-around

[jdramirez]

I shoot with my 24-105 when I don't know what distance I'm going to be at and I have the presumption of good light. I take it my 50 mm when I know it will be indoor or low light. But the fifty is limited because it gets soft below f2.8 so it isn't a great low light lens. the sigma 35 is sharp wide open and is on my to do list. I'd actually suggest getting the 35 mm.

 

[wsheldon]

I shoot with my 24-105 when I don't know what distance I'm going to be at and I have the presumption of good light. I take it my 50 mm when I know it will be indoor or low light. But the fifty is limited because it gets soft below f2.8 so it isn't a great low light lens. the sigma 35 is sharp wide open and is on my to do list. I'd actually suggest getting the 35 mm.

Yes, I think this will be a great lens for outdoor events (which I shoot often) because I need to shoot at varying distances. I'll also bring my 70-200f4 for discrete close-ups. I decided to sell my 10-22, so that will net over $500 towards the 35/1.4 -- after using the 6D and 24-105 + 17-40 I don't think I'll be shooting with my 50D in that range any more. That camera will probably stay "bolted" to my 100-400 for zoo/wildlife trips.

I agree with TommyLee as well about adding specialty lenses as needs evolve.

Thanks.