I want to first apologize for making another "which lens thread." I am debating long and hard, and it would be great if some of you can give me some info. on your experiences.
I just sold my 70-200mm F/4 to help fund the F/4 IS version. I was set on the IS version until I began contemplating on simplifying my lineup. I just dabbed into OCF photography and want lenses that can do portraits. However, I will also be taking this kit with me to China when I start work there in a couple of months, doing a lot of candids and landscape.
I've been thinking about selling my Tamron 17-50 & 60mm Macro to help fund a 24-105 IS, and with the money from selling the 70-200, help fund the new Sigma 85mm.
So my biggest gripe is whether the 24-105 is really a good portrait lens, and if its sharp at F/4. I will be doing portrait, candid, & product photography with it. The focal length is what attracts me the most to this lens. DOF wouldn't be a factor since I will also have the Sigma 85mm.
I heard nothing but good reviews on the 70-200 F/4 IS and really want that lens, but don't know if it'll "complicate" my lineup, especially if I will be bringing my lenses everywhere. Would I miss the 100m+ range?
Setup 1:
Sigma 10-20
Tamron 17-50
Canon 60mm Macro
70-200mm F/4 IS (new)
Setup 2:
Sigma 10-20
Canon 24-105 (new)
Sigma 85mm (new)

