Am I Crazy? (Lens and Camera thoughts)

The 40mm pancake is a great choice. Takes away my urge for a mirror less setup. I wish Canon would make a 20mm pancake to go with it.

I too did not like the 70-200 2.8. I ended up selling it for the 70-300L and 135L.What I like most is either of these lenses fits in a small bag and I never give a second thought to taking either out with me. I've been very happy with my choice.

idsurfer wrote in post #16389042
Dave, dude, I seriously think you should give the 135L a try if you haven't. I follow your stuff regularly, I'm a fan. I think I have a good sense about your style of photography. I had a big sigma 70-200 2.8 and I just could not bring myself to take that beast out, anywhere. I sold it and picked up a 135L. Paired with the 5d3 and a black rapid strap, I would throw that thing over my shoulder, jump on the bike and be gone. It really did make for a nice set up with a longer prime. That lens is sweet. Not sure why you would ever reach for the pancake when you have the siggy 35. I mean, you would still be carrying a large DSLR around. I say sell the 70-200 and the 50 1.4, grab a nice 135L and pocket the rest! Maybe grab a cheap little off camera flash set up to play with. Just my two cents. See ya in the siggy thread!

BTW, Thanks for taking the time to share a few tips on your PP style over there. NOt sure I ever replied. I go through phases in my posting.

Appreciate the words! But now you've gone and made me rethink again!! Haha, as of yesterday evening I was set against parting ways with the 70-200, but I DO want to try the 135L as I think it would be right up my alley.

Tommydigi wrote in post #16389156
The 40mm pancake is a great choice. Takes away my urge for a mirror less setup. I wish Canon would make a 20mm pancake to go with it.

I too did not like the 70-200 2.8. I ended up selling it for the 70-300L and 135L.What I like most is either of these lenses fits in a small bag and I never give a second thought to taking either out with me. I've been very happy with my choice.

They make an EF-M 22... I agree though, would be nice if this was offered in an EF or EF-s

GuitarDTO wrote in post #16388814
So many great suggestions in this, I appreciate the feedback. Right now I am very heavily leaning towards the 40mm pancake lens and giving that a shot with the 5D3 to see if I carry it around more often in my "not really out to photograph, but would like to have the camera around just in case" moments.

That's what I did when I sold my X100S. It basically makes my 5DII as small as possible in hopes that I'll carry it more often. Admittedly, so far that hasn't really worked - but its only been a few weeks.

vengence wrote in post #16389781
They make an EF-M 22... I agree though, would be nice if this was offered in an EF or EF-s

I mean an EF 20mm. A 20 mm pancake would be great on an SL1 or even a 60D. Voightlander makes one but its manual focus.