canon 70-200 F4 non IS vs 85mm F1.8 vs 50mm F1.4

hello my friends,

 

i have a situation that i cant decide which lens should i get, i have 70-200 F4 non is for now and i have a canon 60D body

most of my work is portraits and landscapes so now im thinking to sell my 70-200 F4 and get 85mm F1.8 or 50mm F1.4 and canon 10-18

and i have a 50mm F1.8

can you help me guys what should i do , should i sell my 70-200 F4 and get another lenses or should i keep my 70-200 F4 ?

I think it is a mistake and limiting to assume that Genres of Photography require defined and particular Focal Lengths of Lenses.

 

You can make wonderful Portrait and Landscape Photos with the Lens that you have - and you can also make wonderful Portrait and Landscape Photos with each of those other three lenses that you mention.

 

I think it would be a good idea for you to think about, firstly IF your 70 to 200 is limiting your Photographic desires and, if it is, then ask yourself HOW is it limiting to you - and share that information.

 

Additionally - if the conversation gets to advising you what lens to buy - then an idea of your budget would be good.

 

There's not all that much real world difference between the 50/1.8MkII and the 50/1.4. The differences are quite nuanced and particular, almost pedantic.

 

WW

It really depends on the stuff you are failing to do with what you already have. I usually don't sweat over half an f-stop difference and fear a(nother) conventional 50/1.4 like the Canon isn't something I'd be lusting after. - I have a Pentax one, taking pictures slightly stopped down and not knocking my socks off, wide open.

most of my work is portraits and

What kind of portraits and how might the 70-200 be holding you back? - I understand that 70mm can be a bit narrow on a crop sensor but there are occasions - casual kind of candid portraits of friends and family, where a long zoom is great to have.

For landscape or available light work, I'd be lusting after stabilized glass; maybe the Tamron 85mm?

I can't spot reviews measurements of your zoom quickly. - I recall it should be light enough, to work with it (if that means handholding, which gets tough with the f2.8 IS for me).

Yes I have seen portraits shot wide open with fast primes. I guess it takes a lot of trial and error to nail focus in those and having a studio or similar with kind of enough light and controlled backgrounds, I'd stick to f5.6 or even f8.

I suppose I'd keep what you have and safe up for the best that is out there. But YMMV.

In your case I would probably pick up a 70-200 f4 IS ver 1. The IS is a great addition to this very good Canon lens and will improve your ability to hand hold at lower speeds. I think it is also a little better optically. The 70-200mm f4 has very nice bokeh. I have the 50/1.8 STM, but prefer the 50/1.4, which despite a lot of sniping from the Sigmaphiles-I-must-own-a-$900 500+g lens, is nice, because its AF is snappier and more accurate (at least for me). I can see your point if you want a lens that gives you a small depth of field at shorter distances, the 85mm would certainly do that, but equally you can stand back a little with the 70-200mm and shoot at f 4 at 135-200mm and get a great look.

Get yourself Canon 6D and tripod:)

You have all the lenses in your kit that you require. I agree with most of the above comments, particularly getting a full frame body which will provide better coverage for landscape with your 50mm and provide a better aspect for portrait the 70-200mm, 85mm and 50mm lenses. An used 6D Mark 1 is the most reasonably priced full frame body, although the discount pricing on the 6D Mark 2 is quite attractive and may be a better leap forward. After obtaining a full frame body you may want to consider a wide angle lens for landscape. There are lots of Canon OEM options out there depending on your shooting style and budget. In my case when shooting landscape and street, I often bring along a Samyung 14mm and Canon 28mm IS.

hello my friends,

 

i have a situation that i cant decide which lens should i get, i have 70-200 F4 non is for now and i have a canon 60D body

most of my work is portraits and landscapes so now im thinking to sell my 70-200 F4 and get 85mm F1.8 or 50mm F1.4 and canon 10-18

and i have a 50mm F1.8

can you help me guys what should i do , should i sell my 70-200 F4 and get another lenses or should i keep my 70-200 F4 ?

 

Do whatever it takes to understand photography without thinking about equipment. That may mean getting rid of all of your equipment and abandoning the Internet.

...That may mean getting rid of all of your equipment and abandoning the Internet.

 

Ahhhhh, Ahhhhh... Horrors!

Like the OP, I am in a quandary.

I've been wondering whether I should get a cat, reactivate my pilot's license, or buy a 50-megapixel camera.

 

:rolleyes:

You are shooting with an APS-C crop body, your 50mm is great for portraits on a crop body and is similar to an 85mm on a full frame body. The 85mm f/1.4 is a cool lens but may be not needed on a crop body. You got it covered with the 50mm, and how far from you portrait subject were you planning to stand using an 85mm on a crop body. Next, upgrading your 50mm. Do you really need the little extra bokeh with f/1.4 vs the f/1.8 you already own. Is there another issue with the f/1.8 like soft focus, if not dont spend the money. The 70-200 is a wedding and event photographers must have lens and honestly most people with a f/2.8 are usually shooting at f/4 to keep the entire subject sharp. I would not sell that lens, it is a money maker work horse... You say you do landscapes with a crop body, I suggest start learning to do composite landscapes with the 50mm you have taking several shots turning left to right then stitch them together. Simple to do in Photoshop, the resolution of the final image will be amazing. There are many YouTube how to do this on the web.

Unless there is an image quality issue with an existing lens, I don't think you need to buy anything unless you are just busting to get a new lens. If you must buy something take your pick to your heart's desire. Maybe consider the wide angle as there are a few times having a lens that works in tight spaces like crowded rooms comes in handy.

Edited March 10, 2020 by Mark Keefer

Like the OP, I am in a quandary.

I've been wondering whether I should get a cat, reactivate my pilot's license, or buy a 50-megapixel camera.

 

:rolleyes:

For you, get the Cat, JDM ;)

For you, get the Cat,

 

Yes, the "catadioptric" - I suppose:rolleyes:

Yes, the "catadioptric" - I suppose:rolleyes:

 

Not the cat I was thinking of. ;)

Edited March 29, 2020 by Mark Keefer