Only 4 Lenses To Keep

Hi All,

I have not been active for quite a long time. Sadly, a recent divorce will force me to let go of my beloved collection.

I am planning to keep 35L, 70-200 f/4L and 2 more. Photography is just a hobby for me, which also I haven't been doing for a long time.

Will you help me decide another 2 lenses to keep? (I have 6D body)

> 15 FE (will have to go for sure)
> 70-200 F/2.8 IS II
> 135L
> 85 1.2L
> 24-70 (old version)
> 100L 2.8 macro

Thank you everyone!

Sorry to hear

My best advice would be to keep the 4 you use the most, and that allow you to shoot the things you most enjoy shooting.

Perry Ge wrote in post #17366998
Sorry to hear

My best advice would be to keep the 4 you use the most, and that allow you to shoot the things you most enjoy shooting.

Yeah, that would be 24-70 included...

That's 3. So then it's between the 135L, 85L and the macro? Yikes. Do you shoot much macro? If not you can probably strike that off the list.

135L vs 85L is tough. But since you are keeping the 70-200 I'd probably choose the 85L over the 135L unless the af speed matters to you (if you shoot indoor action I'd go 135 instead). I'm assuming it doesn't make sense to keep both 70-200s.

Is the need to trim down to only 4 lenses based on value, quantity, or some other factor? My first instinct is to keep the 4 most valuable lenses if possible.

With that in mind, I would probably go 35L, 85L, 100L, 70-200II.

Keep the 100L, sell the rest and buy a 28-70 II.

Blubayou wrote in post #17367064
Is the need to trim down to only 4 lenses based on value, quantity, or some other factor? My first instinct is to keep the 4 most valuable lenses if possible.

With that in mind, I would probably go 35L, 85L, 100L, 70-200II.

Well, I would like to sell the most expensive ones, I need the $$ right now.

I left 35L and 70-200 F/4 in my home country so definitely not selling.

Thank you guys for your input (keep them coming), will give it a few days to decide...

illusions wrote in post #17367126
Well, I would like to sell the most expensive ones, I need the $$ right now.

I left 35L and 70-200 F/4 in my home country so definitely not selling.

In that case, 35L, 135L, 70-200 f/4 and 24-70 might be the way to go. That lineup makes a pretty solid all-round kit.

Perry Ge wrote in post #17367160
In that case, 35L, 135L, 70-200 f/4 and 24-70 might be the way to go. That lineup makes a pretty solid all-round kit.

Knowing it's about the $, I'm leaning this way as well

Perry Ge wrote in post #17367160
In that case, 35L, 135L, 70-200 f/4 and 24-70 might be the way to go. That lineup makes a pretty solid all-round kit.

agree.

Sorry to hear about your situation. I'm also with the guys to keep the 35,135, 24-70 (only if you're going to use this a lot) & 70-200 F4. But you know better than all what you need for your style.

Thank u again everyone.

I finally decided to keep: 35/135/24-70 & 70-200F4 ....

(was easier decision to let go of my ex-husband!)

I 100% agree with your selection 35/135/24-70 & 70-200F4 ....
Good Luck

that is a perfect decision imo