35mm f2 or 50mm 1.4 or 85mm 1.8?

Hope you all can help me out with some advice. I've checked the picture threads and cant make a decision.

I've got a T1i and a Tamron 18-270 and I'm looking for my first prime. I've got a 3yr/old daughter who is the subject of 95% of my shots. I'm looking for a good prime for indoors.

I'm trying to decide between these three canon lens.
35mm f2
50mm 1.4
85mm 1.8

the sigma 50 is a bit expensive. I'm looking for a fast AF and good bokeh.

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance for all the suggestions.

sigma 30/1.4 for indoor, fast AF, and decent bokeh.

Canon 50mm F1.4 but using it starting at 1.8.

50 1.4 on a crop camera for indoor shots. Has the right balance of fast aperture, reasonable FL/working room indoors, and image quality for what you need. The 85 would be second choice, but you need a little more room and it will often be a little too long. It has the best AF and is overall the best of the 3, but for what you want is going to be a little off.

I actually prefer a 35mm on a crop. It's applicable to both group shot and personal portrait

35mm f2 or 30mm f1.4 as your first prime would be my pick.

tkbslc wrote in post #10072316
35mm f2 or 30mm f1.4 as your first prime would be my pick.

Agreed.

Thanks for all the fast replies.

So what are the main differences between the 50 1.4 and the 35 2.0

drunkjojo wrote in post #10072487
So what are the main differences between the 50 1.4 and the 35 2.0

15mm f0.6?

Mainly the focal length. 35mm is just a more all-around length on your camera and 50mm is getting into somewhat specialized territory. You have both lengths on your 18-270 so walk around for a bit at each length and see what you think.

Sigma 30mm f/1.4!
Also if you don't have it already - get a nifty-fifty. The best $50 I've ever spent!!!

the real question is the sigma 30mm or the canon 35mm 2.0 8), i wonder how the quality compare

vendorist wrote in post #10072053
I actually prefer a 35mm on a crop. It's applicable to both group shot and personal portrait

I would too. I'd also mention since the OP has video in the T1i that the 35 f/2 I had did a very good job on video. It's a nice all around lens for the price.

Im going to be in the market for a prime soon and this is the exact dilema im going through too. Also throw in the canon 28mm 1.8.

I have the 28mm f/1.8, 50mm f/1.4, and 85 f/1.8 and they are all great lenses.
I find myself using the 50 the most of my primes on my 7D but that is for local music shows when the light is low.
The 28 is much wider than the 50 which helps if space is a little more limited. I have not used the 85 much as I have not had it that long but I like it very much so far (though I agree it may be a bit long for indoors in a house).

I use a Nifty Fifty on a 550D (T2i) primarily for indoor photos of my daughter. Great lens, but often I find it too long. I'm also looking for something in the 30-35 range.