DanFrank Senior Member  380 posts Likes: 3 Joined Dec 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY More info | Apr 12, 2016 09:29 | #1 I currently have 50 1.4 ART & 135L. While Sigma 50 is nice, I have noticed some missed AF and sometimes wanting something slighty wider. Was thinking of adding 16-35L II. But Got to thinking, Maybe a 35L, 85L, 135L might be a better solution. Ditching the sigma. Anyone prefer either setup? Gear "A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others"
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Apr 12, 2016 09:58 | #2 Many swear by that Trinity Sony A7siii/A7iv/ZV-1 - FE 24/1.4 - SY 24/2.8 - FE 35/2.8 - FE 50/1.8 - FE 85/1.8 - F 600/5.6 - CZ 100-300 - Tamron 17-28/2.8 - 28-75/2.8 - 28-200 RXD
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BlakeC "Dad was a meat cutter"  More info | Apr 12, 2016 10:01 | #3 on what body? Blake C
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Apr 12, 2016 10:35 | #4 ^6D Gear "A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others"
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BlakeC "Dad was a meat cutter" More info Post edited over 7 years ago by BlakeC. | Apr 12, 2016 10:42 | #5 i would go with the Sigma 24-35 f2 then. or 16-35L if you are set on that option. Blake C
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MalVeauX "Looks rough and well used"  More info | Apr 12, 2016 10:46 | #6 Heya,
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Apr 12, 2016 11:01 | #7 I used 50A/85L/135L for about a year and recently just switched back to 35A. I like the 50A but there were times i wish i had a wider prime hence the switch, you cant go wrong with the 35/85/135.
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Apr 12, 2016 11:02 | #8 MalVeauX wrote in post #17969370  Heya, It doesn't matter. What matters is what focal lengths you prefer for what you do. I prefer 35mm & 85mm, but instead of 135mm I went straight to 200mm, so I use a 35/85/200 set of primes. I've just never gotten along with 50mm on full frame. Very best, This is true, all the lenses you mention are great. Even the Non L lenses like 85 1.8 and 35 2.0 IS will give great results so just find what FL works for you. Website
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Apr 12, 2016 11:10 | #9 Tommydigi wrote in post #17969381 This is true, all the lenses you mention are great. Even the Non L lenses like 85 1.8 and 35 2.0 IS will give great results so just find what FL works for you. As to missed focus, Are you missing focus at larger apertures ( 1.4, 1.6 etc. ) depth of field is shallow so that could be the issue. It seems to be a little of everything. Not a ton, but Im locking on center focus point (maybe outer also) and I think its in focus, than in LR its OOF. Like I said, its not a ton, but enough where I notice it. Only had the lens a week :/ Gear "A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others"
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SkipD Cream of the Crop  20,476 posts Likes: 165 Joined Dec 2002 Location: Southeastern WI, USA More info Post edited over 7 years ago by SkipD. | Apr 12, 2016 11:27 | #10 When I was using my Nikon F film cameras, I used 28mm, 50mm, 105mm, and 300mm lenses. I rarely felt a need for anything else but I wasn't really up on controlling perspective (relative sizes of elements of the scene that are different distances from the camera) at that time. Now, I use three zooms on an APS-C platform (currently a 7D) - 16-35, 24-70, and 70-200 (plus 2X extender at times), all with a max aperture of f/2.8. Yeah, these are heavy lenses but I've been really pleased with the combination. Skip Douglas
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Apr 12, 2016 11:29 | #11 Maybe post some examples with the EXIF data. Could be too slow of a shutter, could be that you focus and recompose. I always hear about focus issues with Sigma but I've never shot with one but I can say I also miss focus at times with almost any lens. If you do a test on a tripod and its sharp its probably fine. Website
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asr10user Member 172 posts Likes: 18 Joined Jan 2016 More info | Apr 12, 2016 14:07 | #12 My setup is 14mm rokinon and 85mm 1.8. I had the Sigma 35mm but sold it due to focus problems and weight/size. Looking to get the 35mm f2 IS when it goes back on sale. 6D, 50mm Art
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Bonbridge Goldmember  More info Post edited over 7 years ago by Bonbridge. | Apr 12, 2016 14:56 | #13 I think those three lenses are great. But if I had to choose three primes to cover all my work I would pick something wider instead of the 135. 5DII + 6D | 16-35/4.0L IS | Σ35/1.4A | 40/2.8 | Σ85/1.4A | 70-200/2.8L IS II
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Apr 12, 2016 19:35 | #14 thanks to everyone. Sold the sigma real fast. Bought a used late 2014 85 II and I broke down and ponied up for a new 35 II. First actual brand new L lens I ever bought. I think I did it because its the new model and will have it for 10 years. To be honest, it feels good Gear "A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others"
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daleg Senior Member More info Post edited over 7 years ago by daleg. | 6D + 35/2 IS + 85/1.8 + 135/2L
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