Should I still get 35L1.4 though i have 16-35L

[Joshua7D]

i've got both and i bring both of them for travel (16-35/35/135 - 5D combo)

to be honest you can prolly make do with a 17-40L and 35L combo on a 5D.

Like someone said, 2.8 isnt fast enough at night .
Recently, Ive just set my 16-35L to F7 for street shooting.
And i only use 35mm, when i want the bokeh or when its at night.

 

[An drew]

Even if you have the 16-35, you will still need the 24L and 35L as you can't do without them. Otherwise why go L?

 

[BraveHart]

Otherwise why go L?

Shouldn't purchases be made based on shooting requirements (available light ability, zoom + quality vs zoom + portability etc) instead of whether it has that red band around it?

 

[An drew]

Shouldn't purchases be made based on shooting requirements (available light ability, zoom + quality vs zoom + portability etc) instead of whether it has that red band around it?

Of course you really don't have to go L. But if you do, then you seek the best tools for the job.

 

[devilry]

Shouldn't purchases be made based on shooting requirements (available light ability, zoom + quality vs zoom + portability etc) instead of whether it has that red band around it?

Of course things are not as simple as just a red ring, the red ring symbolises outstanding image quality, ability to shoot in rain or shine, ability to shoot in harsh dusty enviroment, ability to still continue shooting when other ppl already kept their cameras. When i was in alaska, with all the snow storms and harsh rain, those other tourists beside me already got their pns spoilt, their d90 with kit lens non functioning in the rain, the canon compact superzooms cannot retract its lens, the rain water getting into the canon 550d dslr with the 18-135mm kit lens. However using the red right equipments allowed me to still continue shooting and shooting non stop, just as if its a bright sunny day. I have no regrets spending the money for the extra high quality because wat happens ib the end of the day is, the red ring allows me to seize shots opportunities when the rest are packing up the camera in their camera bags and putting on the sissy rain cover.

And also if u are a stock photographer, when ur Pics are up against millions and billions or trillions of stock photos worldwide, u jolly well at least make sure u have the red rings to help u take pics of the highest quality possible, otherwise u will not earn a single cent!

 

[BraveHart]

No disagreement on the ruggedness of the L lens. However under the weather condition described, that's precisely what a rain cover is designed for. I wouldn't call it a "sissy" accessory.

And also if u are a stock photographer, when ur Pics are up against millions and billions or trillions of stock photos worldwide, u jolly well at least make sure u have the red rings to help u take pics of the highest quality possible, otherwise u will not earn a single cent!

This is the statement I have an issue with though; composition and creativity is what sells stock photos, not the lens that was used to take it.

 

[CamInit]

Of course things are not as simple as just a red ring, the red ring symbolises outstanding image quality, ability to shoot in rain or shine, ability to shoot in harsh dusty enviroment, ability to still continue shooting when other ppl already kept their cameras. When i was in alaska, with all the snow storms and harsh rain, those other tourists beside me already got their pns spoilt, their d90 with kit lens non functioning in the rain, the canon compact superzooms cannot retract its lens, the rain water getting into the canon 550d dslr with the 18-135mm kit lens. However using the red right equipments allowed me to still continue shooting and shooting non stop, just as if its a bright sunny day. I have no regrets spending the money for the extra high quality because wat happens ib the end of the day is, the red ring allows me to seize shots opportunities when the rest are packing up the camera in their camera bags and putting on the sissy rain cover.

And also if u are a stock photographer, when ur Pics are up against millions and billions or trillions of stock photos worldwide, u jolly well at least make sure u have the red rings to help u take pics of the highest quality possible, otherwise u will not earn a single cent!

er, I believe the 35L is not weather sealed?

 

[devilry]

No disagreement on the ruggedness of the L lens. However under the weather condition described, that's precisely what a rain cover is designed for. I wouldn't call it a "sissy" accessory.

This is the statement I have an issue with though; composition and creativity is what sells stock photos, not the lens that was used to take it.

When u keep ur equipment away, it means u missed oout on photo taking opportunity. When ur rice on the table depends on ur photo, u only keep the equipment away when its absolutely really really necessary. Rain shouldnt make u keep the cam away, unless its a huge thunderstorm. Which unfortunately if its a non L, the chance of the lens and cam damage is high from a normal rain if its not kept away, and u lose photographic opportunities. No photos = no food on table!

Wait till u submit ur photos onto the stock agencies site & then u receive this "photo is rejected because the image is not sharp enough when viewed in full size." and then u are left there wondering, i already used tripod, stopped down my apeture, still not sufficient?

L lens quality is just different & of a different class.

 

[BraveHart]

When u keep ur equipment away, it means u missed oout on photo taking opportunity. When ur rice on the table depends on ur photo, u only keep the equipment away when its absolutely really really necessary. Rain shouldnt make u keep the cam away, unless its a huge thunderstorm. Which unfortunately if its a non L, the chance of the lens and cam damage is high from a normal rain if its not kept away, and u lose photographic opportunities. No photos = no food on table!

Dude you're missing the point - a rain cover on any lens gives full protection to it if put on properly. Much better protection than a naked L lens in the rain You don't have to put the camera away if you have a rain cover on.

Wait till u submit ur photos onto the stock agencies site & then u receive this "photo is rejected because the image is not sharp enough when viewed in full size." and then u are left there wondering, i already used tripod, stopped down my apeture, still not sufficient?

Ah...I would be keen to see the photo (preferably with technical info) in question that was rejected on this basis.

Anyway these few posts have deviated from the TS's original query and we should stop hogging it; feel free to drop me a pm to carry on the discussion offline.

 

[Kit]

Dear All

Recently im in the craze over prime lens after i bought the 135L. I love the image quality and the bokeh. I have been using the 135L for 3mths, im thinking of getting a shorter focal len like the 35L as its good for portraits and workabout. Im using the 5DMKII body.

I already have the 16-35MKII but hardly use it as nowadays i only take pics for my family. Recently i had even sold off my 24-70mm to a nice gentleman. Im thinking whether i should keep this 16-35L or sell it to fund the 35L. Just called MScolor, it seem to be a pricy lens for 35L.

I really appreciate if anyone of you can advice me whether i should

i) Sell 16-35 to buy 35

ii) keep 16-35 and buy 35

iii) Just use 16-35, buy other lens (example)

Thank you and i look forward to your comments.

2 questions.....

If you are not using the 16-35mm, then why are you even thinking about getting the 35mm, which the 16-35mm already covers? Unless you need the speed..... now the 2nd question.....

If you are not using the 16-35mm, then how do you know you need something faster?

I'd suggest you start assessing your photography needs before buying more stuff.

 

[Oooooze76]

2 questions.....

If you are not using the 16-35mm, then why are you even thinking about getting the 35mm, which the 16-35mm already covers? Unless you need the speed..... now the 2nd question.....

If you are not using the 16-35mm, then how do you know you need something faster?

I'd suggest you start assessing your photography needs before buying more stuff.

Hi folks, thks for coming to my thread to give me valuable advice. Im going to skip the discussion above and straight to Kit.

Hi Kit, actually u are right, i need to really assess my needs. Some of you mentioned, I should just use the 16-35L but stick to 35mm length and take. If im able to take good enough pics then i should access whether i need it to be faster. With this i make up my mind to put my 35L on hold. Might consider using this budget to buy a Prompton bicycle.. hehe!!

 

[ManWearPants]

I am happy with my 17-35 f2.8. When taking landscapes, it is at f8 and above most of the time. When taking group shots, it is at f4 and above most of the time. When taking night shots handheld, it is at f2.8 and above most of the time. Having a f2 or f1.4 is probably useful but I have not found the need for it very often.

Maybe get a 85mm to pair with the 16-35.

 

[Kenneth67C]

Hi Kit, actually u are right, i need to really assess my needs. Some of you mentioned, I should just use the 16-35L but stick to 35mm length and take. If im able to take good enough pics then i should access whether i need it to be faster. With this i make up my mind to put my 35L on hold. Might consider using this budget to buy a Prompton bicycle.. hehe!!

You should have assessed your needs before starting this thread...make us go in circles...;p