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14 hours ago, dtel said:
You can't get much faster than 1.4, I have been reading alot about faster lenses and was surprised at some of the things I read. It was reviews of many different lenses and "SOME'' of the expensive 1.2 lenses were rated worse than the 1.8. There were some that the picture quality was not so good below about 2- 2.5, so in some cases you were better getting a 1.8 which was really good from 2.5 and out for alot less money.
You have to constantly look at prices when trying to find a length and f stop you want to avoid sticker shock, one or two stops and it can go from $500 to $5000 very quickly, and your still on the cheap end in some cases.
Not like this is anything new.
Agreed on the cost aspect - it’s not a linear increase, but more exponential. I run a full Canon setup, and went through a period where I really struggled on my “everyday” lens. I was going back and forth between the 24-105 IS f4L and the 24-70 f2.8L. I eventually settled on the 24-105, as I felt the IS made up for the extra stop of the 2.8, and I like the extra range of the 105. Another consideration, especially for outdoor (hiking) photo trips is the weight of the faster glass.
the only time I use the 24-70 any more is for weddings and portraits. I also pickup up a Sigma (didn’t have the money for Canon at the time) 50 f1.4. That lens is very nice for portraits, but I use it for nothing else.
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The edge of winter last fall...
North Fork of the Flathead river in Northern MT.
Running Eagle Falls, in Eastern Glacier NP.
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Not like this is anything new.
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I have owned 2 third party lenses (The previously mentioned Sigma 50 1.4, and a Tokina 11-20 wide angle) and borrowed a Sigma 24-70 2.8 (Before I purchased the Canon L).
The Sigma "EX" lenses are outstanding - nice glass, and tight fit and finish, with fast and quiet focusing. The only down side I could say, is they are a bit heavy - but only because they are built like a tank. You should be able to find a Sigma 24-70 f2.8 for around $600.
The Tokina I was not overly impressed with - fair build quality, and finicky focusing at times. This was my wide angle lens until I upgraded to the 5d mkIII, at which time I had to get a full-frame compatible wide angle.