Help choosing lenses for new 5D Mark II -- Lens Purchased!

[Kahuna]

Re: Help choosing lenses for new 5D Mark II

+1 - on the 24-70L 2.8

 

[stevevihon]

Thanks again to everyone who posted a reply on this post.

I have finally pulled the trigger on two lenses: 35L and 70-300L.

The 70-300L was a late decision. I think this lens will cover me for three things that I will do from time to time: sunrises off balcony at home (this is for the next eight months where I plan to shoot every morning the sunrise is good), the Chicago Air and Water Show (now that I am shooting with a FF camera, better reach) and bird photography (I have a friend with a bird feeder in his backyard outside Milwaukee, so I get to dip my toe in the water on this).

Next up is looking at either the 85 or 85L after I save a bit of money OR Canon has another 15% off sale for its refurbished lenses.

Thanks again!

 

[wickidwombat]

Thanks again to everyone who posted a reply on this post.

I have finally pulled the trigger on two lenses: 35L and 70-300L.

The 70-300L was a late decision. I think this lens will cover me for three things that I will do from time to time: sunrises off balcony at home (this is for the next eight months where I plan to shoot every morning the sunrise is good), the Chicago Air and Water Show (now that I am shooting with a FF camera, better reach) and bird photography (I have a friend with a bird feeder in his backyard outside Milwaukee, so I get to dip my toe in the water on this).

Next up is looking at either the 85 or 85L after I save a bit of money OR Canon has another 15% off sale for its refurbished lenses.

Thanks again!

cool good choices!, keep an eye on sigma in case they have another sale on the 85 f1.4 if you are in the market but not in a hurry I think B&H had them for a little over $800 just after i bought mine for $900

 

[briansquibb]

85 f/1.8 Canon is pretty cheap and very good IQ. 2 flash with 5' shoot through umbrellas fired with PW. Umbrellas close to subject - gives softer light and rapid flash drop off lifts subject from bg. Native light was about f/2.8. 1/60, iso1600

Camera Model: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
Image Date: 2012-02-06 12:00:41 (no TZ)
Focal Length: 85.0mm
Aperture: f/4.0
Exposure Time: 0.017 s (1/60)
ISO equiv: 100
Flash Fired: Yes (enforced)

 

[Caps18]

Next up is looking at either the 85 or 85L after I save a bit of money OR Canon has another 15% off sale for its refurbished lenses.

I would recommend the 17mm TS-E & 85 f/1.8 as good choices for your next lenses.