Lens for 1dM2n

[antonioshabirto]

Hi guys,

Need some help on some lens selection.

Was thinking of getting between 16-35/24-70.

Which is of a better buy ? will it be a waste getting both ?

Hope to hear some advice from the experts here.

Thanks

[chalib]

Originally Posted by antonioshabirto Hi guys, Need some help on some lens selection. Was thinking of getting between 16-35/24-70. Which is of a better buy ? will it be a waste getting both ? Hope to hear some advice from the experts here. Thanks

Depend on what u shoot.........

[ray_stinger]

They both serves different purpose and also depending on the camera type you are holding, you will use need different lens. I personally think that the 24-70L will get more use on a full frame camera than the 16-35.

[calebk]

You don't match a lens simply to the camera body; you match it to your shooting needs.

Originally Posted by ray_stinger They both serves different purpose and also depending on the camera type you are holding, you will use need different lens. I personally think that the 24-70L will get more use on a full frame camera than the 16-35.

You mean it isn't evident enough he's using a 1DMkIIn? That's a 1.3x crop, by the way.

[m3lv1nh0]

Just get the holy trinity, 16-35,24-70,70-200 and you should be well covered.
Buy it and see if you like, if you think it's a waste, sell it to me.

[antonioshabirto]

Originally Posted by calebk You don't match a lens simply to the camera body; you match it to your shooting needs. You mean it isn't evident enough he's using a 1DMkIIn? That's a 1.3x crop, by the way.

Any suggestion from you ?? since you have use the 16-35 before ?

[antonioshabirto]

Originally Posted by m3lv1nh0 Just get the holy trinity, 16-35,24-70,70-200 and you should be well covered. Buy it and see if you like, if you think it's a waste, sell it to me.

Its not abt coverage. I dont need 70-200 at the moment.

Its just confused me between those 2 lens mention.

The usage will be more on GP, Indoor and outdoor and occasionally some wedding or some functions.

[antonioshabirto]

Originally Posted by ray_stinger They both serves different purpose and also depending on the camera type you are holding, you will use need different lens. I personally think that the 24-70L will get more use on a full frame camera than the 16-35.

There are some that mentioned 24-70 is a better and worth buying.

The Result is much better in terms of colour, contrast

These is so confusing and stressing............

[calebk]

No one can possibly know your shooting style better than yourself. You can look at anyone's photos taken with the 16-35 and 24-70, and you still wouldn't be any wiser if you don't know your shooting style yourself. You cannot compare these two lenses back to back because they are for different purposes.

What lens have you been using at the moment? What characteristics do you find lacking of the lens that you are currently using?

[antonioshabirto]

Originally Posted by calebk No one can possibly know your shooting style better than yourself. You can look at anyone's photos taken with the 16-35 and 24-70, and you still wouldn't be any wiser if you don't know your shooting style yourself. You cannot compare these two lenses back to back because they are for different purposes. What lens have you been using at the moment? What characteristics do you find lacking of the lens that you are currently using?

Actually i have been shooting too much macro. I need a GP lens for outdoor/Indoor and any upcoming functions.

my collection :
135mm f2
125mm Voigtlander
80mm Summilux-R 1:1.4
21mm CZ

Wishlist :
24-70mm or 16-35mm
35mm f1.4 ( Canon or CZ ) << Next Target

[chalib]

Originally Posted by antonioshabirto Actually i have been shooting too much macro. I need a GP lens for outdoor/Indoor and any upcoming functions. my collection : 135mm f2 125mm Voigtlander 80mm Summilux-R 1:1.4 21mm CZ Wishlist : 24-70mm or 16-35mm 35mm f1.4 ( Canon or CZ ) << Next Target

IMO for general purpose 24-70 should be more suitable...... provided u dun mind the size and weight....

[antonioshabirto]

Originally Posted by chalib IMO for general purpose 24-70 should be more suitable...... provided u dun mind the size and weight....

hmmmmm ok but i think i am more concern towards the performance and output.

shouldnt be a problem for the weight

[StrifeYun]

i would suggest ,

u like wide angle or general street walk type.

landscape or street ? your choice of preference

2 cents.

for my , i like landscape so,
crop 1.3 , get 16-35
FF get ,24-70

Originally Posted by antonioshabirto hmmmmm ok but i think i am more concern towards the performance and output. shouldnt be a problem for the weight

get 85L then

[m3lv1nh0]

Get both. Cause for landscape, 24mm is not wide enuf. For weddings/event, 35mm not close enuf. So you will end up needing 2 lens. Suggest you get the 24-70 first than plan for the 16-35. That's my plan for now too. If you dun need the 2.8, than a 24-105 will be nice too.

[antonioshabirto]

Originally Posted by m3lv1nh0 Get both. Cause for landscape, 24mm is not wide enuf. For weddings/event, 35mm not close enuf. So you will end up needing 2 lens. Suggest you get the 24-70 first than plan for the 16-35. That's my plan for now too. If you dun need the 2.8, than a 24-105 will be nice too.

But if its for landscape, Most of the time i am using my CZ 21mm.

i am not a fan of 24-105 though.

[Headshotzx]

Originally Posted by antonioshabirto But if its for landscape, Most of the time i am using my CZ 21mm. i am not a fan of 24-105 though.

If you need 24-something zoom lens, and the 24-105 isn't your cup of tea, then go for the 24-70.

[antonioshabirto]

Originally Posted by Headshotzx If you need 24-something zoom lens, and the 24-105 isn't your cup of tea, then go for the 24-70.

well the issue here is 16-35 vs 24-70.

Thats why im confused.

[Headshotzx]

Originally Posted by antonioshabirto well the issue here is 16-35 vs 24-70. Thats why im confused.

Which would you shoot more? 70mm or 16mm? You said your landscapes are covered by your 21mm, so get the 24-70mm?

[chalib]

Originally Posted by antonioshabirto hmmmmm ok but i think i am more concern towards the performance and output. shouldnt be a problem for the weight

Both are L and good...... Both have strength and weakness

At the end of the day, output will depend on the man behind the cam...

You should more concern on the focal length whether suit your need or not

[antonioshabirto]

Originally Posted by Headshotzx Which would you shoot more? 70mm or 16mm? You said your landscapes are covered by your 21mm, so get the 24-70mm?

Thats what my heart tell me to ........ but i would want to know if there is much lost comparing 16mm to 24mm ?