Which Non-L prime would pair well with 24-70 ii?

So I finally took the plunge and got a 24-70 ii. So far so good, I think this lens will work for 90% of what I want to shoot with my 6D.

I basically blew out my lens budget with this new acquisition, so I'm going to sell off most of my current lenses.

I'd like to keep/acquire a prime lens to pair with the zoom. It has to be fairly inexpensive non-L prime for budgetary purposes. My main uses would be a lighter general walkaround lens (fairly rare, I usually use my Fuji X100s for this purpose), a backup for the zoom, and something a bit faster for when I want more light or DOF control (probably main purpose).

I love my 85mm 1.8, but I think if I just have one prime, something in the 35mm - 50mm range works better. IMO the 35mm f2 IS I have is my best prime, but it would also fetch me the most money if I sell it, plus only one stop advantage from the 24-70 (though does have IS). Most economical choice would be to just keep the old trust 50mm 1.8 ii.

Thoughts?

On a FF, 85 is pretty versatile and it's a true prime, with all it's advantages (buttery bokeh, fast & accurate AF, thin DOF).

what are your needs that specifically restrict you to "non l" may I ask?
Price?

Some L lenses are bargains too. The two that come immediately to mind are the 135mm and the 200mm f/2.8

Other bargain Canon prime lenses I often recommend are the 85mm f/1.8, the 100mm f/2 and the 28mm f/1.8
For bargain price, get the 40mm pancake. I think this is the greatest little lens bargain going!

CyberDyneSystems wrote in post #17244998
what are your needs that specifically restrict you to "non l" may I ask?
Price?

Some L lenses are bargains too. The two that come immediately to mind are the 135mm and the 200mm f/2.8

Other bargain Canon prime lenses I often recommend are the 85mm f/1.8, the 100mm f/2 and the 28mm f/1.8
For bargain price, get the 40mm pancake. I think this is the greatest little lens bargain going!

Definitely price.

I had the 40 before and really liked it, but I don't think it really gives me anything since it's not faster than the 24-70, and for compactness I have smaller cameras.

The Sigma 50A and 35A are great and can both be picked up for a great price used. I really enjoy both of these as walk-arounds but definitely not light weight.

I wouldn't worry about the budget, get the 35mm 1.4 (any) when you have enough.

I have the 28 1.8, 35 IS and 50 1.4 in that range. If I had the 24-70 II, I'd sell it and get a 24L II.

24-70 + 135L on two bodies is a hell of a combo.... But since you say non L, 135 f2.8 soft focus. The 135 is a good 70-200 replacement sort of.

What about the EF 35 f/2 IS? If you are not shooting moving subjects, the IS along with f/2 gives you a lot of versatility.

The Dark Knight wrote in post #17244960
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I love my 85mm 1.8, but I think if I just have one prime, something in the 35mm - 50mm range works better. IMO the 35mm f2 IS I have is my best prime, ....

Thoughts?

They are not currently listed in your signature, but you have your answer - keep one of these two. Keep the one you feel is going to work for you the best. Otherwise a f/1.4 version of either (Sigma or Canon on 35mm & Sigma 85).

Personally I'd keep both. Each does a different job, and you only have to carry one at a time with your zoom. They also are both smaller than the f/1.4 versions.

If you are looking for a lens to complement the 24-70II, then something longer or wider would make more sense. With the 6d's great high ISO and the 24-70's great IQ I don't think a prime that is only 1 stop faster is going to be particularly useful; you've already said for lightweight you don't use your SLR. If you just want a security blanket in case the 24-70 breaks that's a different story.

Non-L primes that are great values: 35/2IS, 50/1.4, 85/1.8, 100/2

timbop wrote in post #17245485
If you are looking for a lens to complement the 24-70II, then something longer or wider would make more sense. With the 6d's great high ISO and the 24-70's great IQ I don't think a prime that is only 1 stop faster is going to be particularly useful; you've already said for lightweight you don't use your SLR. If you just want a security blanket in case the 24-70 breaks that's a different story.

Non-L primes that are great values: 35/2IS, 50/1.4, 85/1.8, 100/2

Agreed. Lets not forget some of the wider oldies. The 28 1.8, and 24 2.8 are both good, and both inexpensive, relatively.

timbop wrote in post #17245485
If you are looking for a lens to complement the 24-70II, then something longer or wider would make more sense. With the 6d's great high ISO and the 24-70's great IQ I don't think a prime that is only 1 stop faster is going to be particularly useful; you've already said for lightweight you don't use your SLR. If you just want a security blanket in case the 24-70 breaks that's a different story.

Non-L primes that are great values: 35/2IS, 50/1.4, 85/1.8, 100/2

I'll agree with this too. Well to a point, sometimes 1 stop faster makes the difference worth it (but 2 stops are better).

The Dark Knight wrote in post #17244960
So I finally took the plunge and got a 24-70 ii. So far so good, I think this lens will work for 90% of what I want to shoot with my 6D.

I basically blew out my lens budget with this new acquisition, so I'm going to sell off most of my current lenses.

I'd like to keep/acquire a prime lens to pair with the zoom. It has to be fairly inexpensive non-L prime for budgetary purposes. My main uses would be a lighter general walkaround lens (fairly rare, I usually use my Fuji X100s for this purpose), a backup for the zoom, and something a bit faster for when I want more light or DOF control (probably main purpose).

I love my 85mm 1.8, but I think if I just have one prime, something in the 35mm - 50mm range works better. IMO the 35mm f2 IS I have is my best prime, but it would also fetch me the most money if I sell it, plus only one stop advantage from the 24-70 (though does have IS). Most economical choice would be to just keep the old trust 50mm 1.8 ii.

Thoughts?

No offence but are you sure you want sale your 85mm 1.8.
IMO the 85mm 1.8 is one of my better lenses.

If I am going to have a prime in addition to a zoom, for me personally I want at least two stops of advantage. So if I had the 24-70/2.8 II I would want a 1.4 prime to pair with it. Personally I would buy a prime longer than 70mm and just call the 24-70 more than good enough in that range- at least until you can afford at least a Sigma Art prime or L prime.