instead of the holy trinity ...

... what do you guys think of the (IMHO) not-so-holy trinity?

Canon EF 28 f1.8
Canon EF 85 f1.8
Canon EF 100 f2.0

price vs performance, how do these lenses stack up to the HOLY TRINITY?

Canon EF 35 f1.4L
Canon EF 85 f1.2L
Canon EF 135 f2.0L

i think all the USM non-L primes (28, 50, 85, 100) are fantastic lenses, especially considering the cost. the 28 may not compare to the 35 wide open (though at f/2.2 it's mighty fine), but the 85 and 100 are IMO damn sweet wide open. however, i really don't see the point in owning both the 85 and 100.

i don't think your sig is quite right though. i'd revise it: "beginners argue about bodies, amateurs argue about glass, pros argue about paychecks"

haha! dont tempt me, i just might change the sig!

you have a very good point about the 85 and the 100. unfortunately, i cant find anything equivalent to the 135 f/2 thats even close!

thanks for the reply!

I own both of them. The 15mm gap is more of a difference than one realizes when shooting a basketball or a volleyball game. I also own an older 135 f/2.8 soft focus lens that produces very, very nice images. While it isn't an L, the image quality is close. And for $215 bucks used, you can't beat it.

thanks liza! youre right about the 135 ... i just never got the point in getting a soft focus lens when you can apply it later in PS, care to educate a poor POTN follower?

I'd replace the 100 f2 with 100 f2.8 macro. That would be a killer set up for me - except I would also replace 28 f1.8 with Sigma 30mm f1.4 which may make it too ecumenical and not so holy

Edit: oh, it is already not-so-holy...so Sigma fits right in!

roeddel wrote in post #2667263
... what do you guys think of the (IMHO) not-so-holy trinity?

Canon EF 28 f1.8
Canon EF 85 f1.8
Canon EF 100 f2.0

price vs performance, how do these lenses stack up to the HOLY TRINITY?

Canon EF 35 f1.4L
Canon EF 85 f1.2L
Canon EF 135 f2.0L

yeah, the sig 30 f1.4 is an awesome lens from what ive been reading. too bad its only for 1.6 crop bodies. i already have the 100 f2.8 macro and its a sweet lens! im looking to get fast primes but the prices on the holy trinity is just too much for my already hurting wallet, LOL!

roeddel wrote in post #2667263
... what do you guys think of the (IMHO) not-so-holy trinity?

Canon EF 28 f1.8
Canon EF 85 f1.8
Canon EF 100 f2.0

price vs performance, how do these lenses stack up to the HOLY TRINITY?

Canon EF 35 f1.4L
Canon EF 85 f1.2L
Canon EF 135 f2.0L

i've owned all three and they are excellent lenses. on a cropper i would probably just use the demonic duo -- 28 1.8 and 85 1.8 .

but on the 5d the 100f2 is sinfully sharp !

ed rader

woohoooo! thanks ed! i think my new not-so-holy trinity will be the:

28 f1.8
50 f1.4 (which i have already)
100 f2.0

thanks for the replies everyone!

roeddel wrote in post #2667471
thanks liza! youre right about the 135 ... i just never got the point in getting a soft focus lens when you can apply it later in PS, care to educate a poor POTN follower?

I don't use the soft focus switch. It's sharp as hell when the SF is off. And it really produces images close to the L version.

peanuthead wrote in post #2667481
I'd replace the 100 f2 with 100 f2.8 macro. That would be a killer set up for me - except I would also replace 28 f1.8 with Sigma 30mm f1.4 which may make it too ecumenical and not so holy

Edit: oh, it is already not-so-holy...so Sigma fits right in!

I have the 100mm macro lens, too, and while the image quality is absolutely magnificent, the lens hunts in low light. I think that happens with most macro lenses, though.

roeddel wrote in post #2667554
woohoooo! thanks ed! i think my new not-so-holy trinity will be the:

28 f1.8
50 f1.4 (which i have already)
100 f2.0

thanks for the replies everyone!

i didn't really care for the 50 1.4 when i had the 20d but on the 5d it is essential kit and produces superb IQ.

both the 85 and 100 are amazing lenses. i think these concede very little to L primes.

ed rader

trinity means 3-in-one (tri-unity)

So really you're looking for a zoom.

Poem time:
Search reveals an old thread.
I just raised it from the dead.

Now you can all post.
New opinions you like most.

If you think it is too old.
Then see my 17-55 to be sold.

You can get a bargain there.
Like you even want or care.

So now I bid you farewell.
Ninjas fly as you can tell.