Upgrade or Try Something New?

Before I begin, let me say that greater than 90% of what I shoot is flora and fauna with almost half being macro. I have the Canon macros - 100mm (non L) and 180mm. The 180 is usually on a tripod and the 100 is mostly handheld.

Also, I have been thinking of venturing into Tilt/Shift to see what that world may hold - architecture, landscape, etc. As such, a tilt-shift would come in handy to prevent the inevitable "falling backward" look of buildings.

That said, I am thinking of getting a new lens but can only get one.

The dilemma -

Do I want to upgrade my 100mm so I have IS? I can see in some of my past shots some have blur that IS might have eliminated.

Or, get the T/S and see what it is like? I would only consider the 24 (V.1) or the 45, as the 17 is too wide for my tastes and the 90, I feel, would be too long.

Don't suggest the 24 (V.2) for at the moment that is more than I am wanting to spend on an untried area (for me) of photography.

Thanks in advance

Get the 24mm TS-E Mk1 (see here for the archive https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=150307, despite what is said it is not soft ( well I am happy with mine but I have never used a Mk2)
It brings a whole new world to your photography and really makes you think about composition and lighting.

This gives you an idea

Chris:

Appreciate the feedback. I had reviewed the archive file on the lens in the past and was still up in the air. I see where it has possibilities beyond preventing building fall back. I think it would be worth getting it and seeing what other photo opportunities I may discover.

The 24 would be your choice? Have you used a 45?

Great shot by the way!

I would rent the T/S lens. That's a lot of money to spend on a lens you're not sure you'll really need or want so a weekend rental can be a real eye-opener whether it is good or bad.

The L 100 is about 2x the price of the nonL but if you KNOW you need IS, and macro is half your shooting, it will "pay for itself" in shots not missed quickly.

mak65 wrote in post #15899675
Chris:

Appreciate the feedback. I had reviewed the archive file on the lens in the past and was still up in the air. I see where it has possibilities beyond preventing building fall back. I think it would be worth getting it and seeing what other photo opportunities I may discover.

The 24 would be your choice? Have you used a 45?

Great shot by the way!

Replied to your pm,the 24 is fine( I asked that question a lot and was told get the 24 to start) but in the future I might try the 90 for close ups if I can ever justify the outlay

Yes, 90 TS-E is great for macro work. But, be warned, there is a learning curve for using a T/S lens. Many never "get" it. Gene

Thanks everyone! I went back and reviewed all my 100mm macro shots I took. In the earlier days my shots were sharp but lately I am just off. I know it is not focus isues (not the lens), it is motion blur. It is just enough to make me realize I probably wouldn't have missed it with IS.

I decided to go the macro upgrade route for now and took advantage of the current rebate. My new 100mm L arrived this evening.

But, I will be renting the 24 tse soon just to see what it can do.

given you like the 100mm and could benefit from the 100L and its IS , you might already have your answer. Or rent all the above mentioned and go from there just in case.