If you could only have three lenses...
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docholliday said:
Why use a 1DX body for manual focus lenses? Doesn't that defeat the purpose of having 1DX? Why not a 5D3 instead? With ML, you can get some very good raw video aside from high resolution stills.
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Assuming FF, specifically 5D3:
EF 70-200 f2.8L IS Mark II
EF 24-105 f4.0L IS
EF 35 f2.0 IS
...and that new 40mm pancake body cap ;D
EF 70-200 f2.8L IS Mark II
EF 24-105 f4.0L IS
EF 35 f2.0 IS
...and that new 40mm pancake body cap ;D
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canon 600f4 is ii usm
canon 300f2.8 is ii usm
canon 24-70 f2.8 ii
More of a wildlife package
Extenders, extension tubes count as lenses?
canon 300f2.8 is ii usm
canon 24-70 f2.8 ii
More of a wildlife package
Extenders, extension tubes count as lenses?
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Dylan777 said:
I'm more of a prime guy but when I had to go with three this would be the clear decision.
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Assuming full frame:
Versatility: The MkII zoom trinity.
I might replace the 24-70 with the 50 1.2, though.
If I'm doing primes:
24 1.4L II, the 50 1.2L and the 200 f2L.
(I could possible swap the 24 for the 14… Tough choice!)
Crop sensor:
Would probably be the same, except I'd use the 10-22, and definitely the 14mm over the 24. (The others would probably be the same. Maybe the Sigma 35mm instead of the 50…).
Fortunately, I don't have to restrict myself to only 3 lenses… (Not that I even own all of these!)
Versatility: The MkII zoom trinity.
I might replace the 24-70 with the 50 1.2, though.
If I'm doing primes:
24 1.4L II, the 50 1.2L and the 200 f2L.
(I could possible swap the 24 for the 14… Tough choice!)
Crop sensor:
Would probably be the same, except I'd use the 10-22, and definitely the 14mm over the 24. (The others would probably be the same. Maybe the Sigma 35mm instead of the 50…).
Fortunately, I don't have to restrict myself to only 3 lenses… (Not that I even own all of these!)
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3 lenses...
1. Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG A - The best 35mm lens? Maybe it is, maybe it isn't, but I like it!
2. Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM - The versatility is mind boggling!
3. (no idea... most likely a tele, which I don't have yet)
On the other hand limiting yourself to 3 lenses could actually mean that you can carry all your main gear with you and not randomly leave lenses behind. I often find myself in a situation where the lens I'd need is at home.
1. Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG A - The best 35mm lens? Maybe it is, maybe it isn't, but I like it!
2. Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM - The versatility is mind boggling!
3. (no idea... most likely a tele, which I don't have yet)
cycomachead said:
On the other hand limiting yourself to 3 lenses could actually mean that you can carry all your main gear with you and not randomly leave lenses behind. I often find myself in a situation where the lens I'd need is at home.
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I shoot very little if any video so i'll have to answer my 3 perfect lenses for photography only.
TS-E 24mm 3.5L II
TS-E 45mm 2.8L II (i know its not out yet but its heavily rumoured already)
85mm 1.2L II USM
Can't think of a better 3 lens combo. Perfect image quality out of all of these.
Just waiting for the new TS-E lenses to arrive!
TS-E 24mm 3.5L II
TS-E 45mm 2.8L II (i know its not out yet but its heavily rumoured already)
85mm 1.2L II USM
Can't think of a better 3 lens combo. Perfect image quality out of all of these.
Just waiting for the new TS-E lenses to arrive!
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1. Canon 24-70 II
2. Canon 70-300L
3. Canon 300 2.8 IS (+ 1.4x TC +2x TC
)
4. Canon 100L
I'm glad I can't count. And that I cheat .
2. Canon 70-300L
3. Canon 300 2.8 IS (+ 1.4x TC +2x TC
)4. Canon 100L
I'm glad I can't count
. And that I cheat .
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verysimplejason said:docholliday said:
Why use a 1DX body for manual focus lenses? Doesn't that defeat the purpose of having 1DX? Why not a 5D3 instead? With ML, you can get some very good raw video aside from high resolution stills.
I don't like any of the 5 series bodies - too small and too light. The heavier the body, the more steady I can hold it. Notice the "Hasselblad"...I shot a 203FE with 110/2 and 180/4 CFE handheld down to 1/2s. I like the weight, it makes it nice, even after shooting 8 hours. That, and I don't like the mode 'dial' and layout, detachable grips, and other things about the 5's. I also prefer the larger battery and gigabit ethernet of the 1Dx. I also like that I can share my accessories with my 1VHS when needed for B&W work. I shoot tethered a lot, but sometimes do require high FPS, just not focus tracking. If I needed autofocus and was restricted to 3 lenses, I'd probably have a bunch of Contax autofocus N lenses converted by Conurus.
I could care less for video...if I did, I'd shoot motion picture - Arri Alexa is my choice if I have to do that. That way, my 3 lenses would be PL mount Zeiss Master Primes - I don't like focus breathing. I actually would like a 40mp 1-series that didn't have any video functions - probably why I'll end up changing systems to Hasselblad H.
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