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Hello everyone,
I've read through tons of reviews of various prime lenses for Canon 70D, but still can't make my mind up which one to choose.
I would really appreciate your advice.
I'd like to be able to use the lens for portraits, cityscapes, christmas markets with all the lights on, night shots. Basically, I am trying to find a sort of universal prime lens to shoot portraits and walk around the city (e.g. London).
I would also like the lens to super sharp. I currently only have a kit 18-135 one and I dont like the softness it gives. I realized I like my images razor sharp.
My budget is around £500-£600.
I am torn between Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM and 85mm f/1.8. But do I understand correct that on my crop sensor they become more like 50 mm and 135mm respectively?
I understand 85mm will give me nicer bokeh, but how realistic is it to shoot portraits with it in busy city environments?
Also, I'd like to know if 35mm f/1.4 really gives SO MUCH better images as compared to 35mm f/2 to justify its high price?
I am an amateur, but I like taking things seriously. I am also thinking about potentially buying a full frame like Canon 5D Mark III or IV (when it's released).
Many thanks in advance!
I've read through tons of reviews of various prime lenses for Canon 70D, but still can't make my mind up which one to choose.
I would really appreciate your advice.
I'd like to be able to use the lens for portraits, cityscapes, christmas markets with all the lights on, night shots. Basically, I am trying to find a sort of universal prime lens to shoot portraits and walk around the city (e.g. London).
I would also like the lens to super sharp. I currently only have a kit 18-135 one and I dont like the softness it gives. I realized I like my images razor sharp.
My budget is around £500-£600.
I am torn between Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM and 85mm f/1.8. But do I understand correct that on my crop sensor they become more like 50 mm and 135mm respectively?
I understand 85mm will give me nicer bokeh, but how realistic is it to shoot portraits with it in busy city environments?
Also, I'd like to know if 35mm f/1.4 really gives SO MUCH better images as compared to 35mm f/2 to justify its high price?
I am an amateur, but I like taking things seriously. I am also thinking about potentially buying a full frame like Canon 5D Mark III or IV (when it's released).
Many thanks in advance!