PLA: Prime Lovers Anonymous

That_Fox wrote in post #10059290
I posted this in the camera thread, but I figure that you guys might like to see it as well. Here's my newest toy

If everything goes according to plan, I should have myself one of those by next week

Hi my name is parker, and before this forum, I never thought I could *literally* fall in love with a piece of plastic, metal, and glass.
Then I bought the nifty.
I cannot wait for my next prime purchase, and will probably go for a prime as my zoom lens, instead of a zooming lens

Moving to the dark side...trading in the 85 and 200 for a 70 - 200. But, I'm keeping the 30!

tgamron wrote in post #10007933
On the 7D:

35L = 56mm
24L = 38 mm


It kind of depends on your style of shooting. What focal length do you use most often use?

not to seem argumentative but its the FOV that's equivalent, not the FL. I'm not saying you don't know that, just clarifying.

I'll add something to this discussion as well but I did a little "experiment" a few months back and went to Disney with the decision of pretty much just shooting a prime. I let my son use the 17-40 and all I took was an 85 f1.8 and my 1DM2 and wow was I surprised at how effective that one tiny lens was. I kept thinking I'd need a zoom there but that just wasn't the case. For sports, I'm all about the 300mm prime (except for hoops) so slowly but surely, I think I too, may need to enter a 12 step PLA program now.

namasste wrote in post #10112473
I'll add something to this discussion as well but I did a little "experiment" a few months back and went to Disney with the decision of pretty much just shooting a prime. I let my son use the 17-40 and all I took was an 85 f1.8 and my 1DM2 and wow was I surprised at how effective that one tiny lens was. I kept thinking I'd need a zoom there but that just wasn't the case. For sports, I'm all about the 300mm prime (except for hoops) so slowly but surely, I think I too, may need to enter a 12 step PLA program now.

I went on vacation last year with only my 24L on the camera. It worked out pretty well. You learn to use what you have.

snowshark13 wrote in post #10111142
Moving to the dark side...trading in the 85 and 200 for a 70 - 200. But, I'm keeping the 30!

WHY?!

Yamaha451 wrote in post #10109533
So I'm considering selling the 24-105 and getting the 85 1.8 to complete an all prime setup. This makes me a little nervous, but I could use the money to close on a house. Anybody regret getting rid of their standard zoom and having 35mm be their widest lens?

Solo87 wrote in post #10110596
I sold my 450D with the kit lens to fund for a 40D and start my prime collection. Well, I recently got into shooting at a local club and found myself having to borrow a kit lens because the 35mm wasn't wide enough when it came to group shots. Do I regret losing the kit lens, sure, but it just gave me a reason to get the 17-55 2.8 which should be here next week.

He is shooting a 5D2, so 35mm is much wider for him. It would be more like shooting a 20 or 21mm on a 40D. Unless You are shooting landscapes, the 35mm should be wide enough on the 5D2.

I must ask the addicts (tehehe) if there are any zoom primes (200-800... 800 probably wont happen haha!) that are on the same price range as the 70-200 F/4...
I thought this would be the right place to ask lol

hi everyone. Well I'm Ty and I just sold my only prime. I keep telling myself it will be ok since the 35L is coming this month but it's been really hard these last couple days without it.

Ahh I feel better now.

Any discussion about the Sigma 24mm f/1.8 besides the sticky thread?

I'm looking at the siggy 24 1.8... sounds like an amazing idea, I really want a wider prime! (and a long zoom) lol

jpbimages wrote in post #10116980
I must ask the addicts (tehehe) if there are any zoom primes (200-800... 800 probably wont happen haha!) that are on the same price range as the 70-200 F/4...
I thought this would be the right place to ask lol

The EF 200 f/2.8 might be something to consider.

That_Fox wrote in post #9737702
You won't regret getting the 200mm ƒ/2.8L, it's a fantastic lens. Really like mine, I get sharp photos using it even with the 2x extender.

Foxy, you have swayed me, the statement about the 2x extender was what I needed!
THANK YOU! Lol

jffuerte wrote in post #10048001
Hey Prime Lovers. I just ordered a 5DII and it comes in next tues. I am already thinking about going primetime as I really want that nice creamy bokeh and sharpness you all love. I was wondering how many of you would make this switch?

Sell
24-105 f4 IS
70-200 f4 IS

Buy
35L
85 1.8
135L or 200 2.8

I am assuming most will say make the switch to primes considering this is a prime lovers thread but wanted to get some opinions on this. I am getting into portraiture, landscapes and street photography with a sprinkle of zoo/animal photography. Thanks!

I have a 35L, Sigmalux 50, 135L, 15/2.8 fish, 105/2.8 macro, all of which I love dearly, but there's simply no way I'm getting rid of the 24-105. It's far, far too versatile/useful, particularly paired with the 5DII.