picking a med. telephoto for 5D2

So today I was trying to think...how am I going to fill the gap from 35mm to 70mm since I have recently transitioned to FF, not to mention I'd like something that's faster than f4 for indoor use. The lenses I thought about purchasing were the 85L or the 135L for the 5D2. However, little did I know that my 100mm 2.8 macro would serve more than its purpose on the FF as a nice tight portrait, half body portrait lens. Not to mentioned, for its price the IQ is tack sharp. What do ya know, found a new use for my macro lens I'm happy...also happy that i didn't have to drop another $1000.

Lesson learned, since I'm a newbie I recommend to others starting out that if you make the switch from crop to FF - look at what you got and try every single lens you have on your FF because you never know what you might have may already suit your needs.

Congratulations! The EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM provides excellent sharpness and bokeh, but I find it a bit too long for indoor portraits on a crop body.

100 is not between 35 and 70, nor are the 85L and 135L you were considering.
The ideal lens to fill that gap is the 24-70/2.8L

If you didnt need a fast AF lens i would have seriously considered the Zeiss 50mp/f2 ZE macro with the 5D MKII makes an awesome combo:

https://photography-on-the.net …8221&highlight=​zeiss+50mm

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …_2_0_Makro_Plan​ar_ZE.html

Regards,

hey fox appreciate the recommendation. Another option is just to use the 17-55 on my T2i. still works like a charm. Would just have to carry both cams w/ me.

Sell the 17-55, buy a fast 50 and pocket the change (if there's any left over, lol).

Edit: I just saw in your equipment list that the 17-55 is your only wide lens. I'd still sell it for a 16-35 (mk I or II) or a 17-40, but then again, I've never shot a 17-55 . I just like the ability to be able to swap lenses on my 1.6x and FF bodies. It makes a 2 or 3 lens combo with the 2 bodies very versatile, imo. Take a 70-200, UWA and a fast 50 on the two formats you own and you can shoot just about anything with just those three lenses and a 1.4x TC of your choice.

I agree with a few of the posts above.

24-70L if you want a zoom (or 24-105 if f4is is more to your liking)

or

50mm (zeiss, or canon 1.4 or canon 1.2) if you want a prime.

On a 5dII, both these options will be great for you. It'll come down to how much you want to spend, how much you want to carry (24-70 is heavier), how much you want to walk (use a foot zoom).

My advice is to not worry about "filling gaps"; you may not need 36-69 mm. My quote---"Fill needs, not gaps." I have no lens longer than 200mm and never have. Don't need it.