Between the Canon 50 F1.2L and 35 F1.4L lenses,which do you feel would be a better walk-around lens for a Canon 1DX camera?And why?
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Walk-Around Lens For Canon 1DX Camera
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35L. I find that it focuses near MFD better than the 50L, which can give you more dramatic shots.
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50 1.2 is with me anywhere i go! To me it is the perfect walkaround lens.
I have the 35 1.4 also but if i had to choose i would take the 50 everytime.
As you know anything below 50mm will create a bigger sense of space and most of the time i dont like the look.
And the 50 is a much better portrait lens.
To me the 50 is wide enough for a walkaround lens even with 1D IV 1.3 crop.
50 is weather sealed, the 35 is not.
I mostly use focal lenghts of 50&85 and for variety and special occasions i have tse 24, 35 and 135, but most the time the 50 is on my camera.
I have the 35 1.4 also but if i had to choose i would take the 50 everytime.
As you know anything below 50mm will create a bigger sense of space and most of the time i dont like the look.
And the 50 is a much better portrait lens.
To me the 50 is wide enough for a walkaround lens even with 1D IV 1.3 crop.
50 is weather sealed, the 35 is not.
I mostly use focal lenghts of 50&85 and for variety and special occasions i have tse 24, 35 and 135, but most the time the 50 is on my camera.
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Secretariat said:
It depends a lot on what you shoot when and where you walk around. Some wouldn't settle for less than a 70-200 zoom and others will need to be as unobtrusive as possible with a Shorty McForty on a Rebel. Or an S100. Your 1DX is not going to be unobtrusive! What other glass do you own?
Of the two lenses you've put there, the 35 f/1.4 will probably pick up the most votes if this was a poll. But they're both great lenses.
What can we say? Only you can answer this question because only you know the way you like to shoot.
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drmikeinpdx
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I would recommend a porter to carry that big brick around while you are walking from photo op to photo op. Sort of like a caddy in golf, you know? ;D
But seriously, it is hard for me to imagine carrying a 1Dx as a walk-around camera. I'd be curious to know what photo subjects require such a big gun. Surely, that is not your only DSLR?
But seriously, it is hard for me to imagine carrying a 1Dx as a walk-around camera. I'd be curious to know what photo subjects require such a big gun. Surely, that is not your only DSLR?
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Some good humor in a few of those replies.
Aside from the obvious big gun you are carrying, I would think that the new 24-70 2.8II would be a good walking around lens. I am not a zoom user currently, but have been and if you are looking for flexibility for a broad range of subjects and situations, the new 24-70 2.8II should do it for you; but you will have to wait for it.
Aside from the obvious big gun you are carrying, I would think that the new 24-70 2.8II would be a good walking around lens. I am not a zoom user currently, but have been and if you are looking for flexibility for a broad range of subjects and situations, the new 24-70 2.8II should do it for you; but you will have to wait for it.
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drmikeinpdx said:
I used to carry my 1d4 and a 300 f2,8 IS when I was out shopping. 1d X is my only camera and I carry it everywhere. I would rather have an unnoticeable weight difference hanging on my black rapid strap than hold a rebel. Man, tried my dad's now and my fingers becomes a stiff claw after 1 minute...
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drmikeinpdx said:
1DX is not big enough for a walk around camera.. I have my 1D IV everywhere i go.. To me it get big with a 70-200 2.8 on it but a 50 or a 35 it's as small as they get
I want to use the same lenses that i use for work when i take a walk because i often get really good shots walking around and i could not use them or sell them if i had a rebel.
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I am not a fan of the 50L focus issues (sent mine back) so I guess it would be the 35L. Personally my walk around with my 1DX (when subject is unknown) is a 70-200 IS f/2.8 II. Compression is king for the way I shoot. Your mileage may vary.
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I don't have either lens. However, if I have enough budget, I would like to have 35mm F/1.4.Secretariat said:
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I would choose the 35L over the 50L. For street photography I often need a moderate wide angle. The 50mm are too narrow, so I very seldom use it. I use it even less than my TS-E 24 L for street photography.
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