Which lens selection for concert photography

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Apologies for making a similar thread, but didn't want to bump my old one with new info.

Basically I'll be going with a Canon 7D & 600D. Lenses wise, I'm still a little confused. Heres a video of the venue I'll be at. (excuse the music, not my personal taste. (y)) LINK. Chances are I'll be in the pit, but there may be a chance I can be back/side stage as its my mates band.

I have access to the following lenses:

  • Tokina 11-16 2.8
  • Sigma 17-50 2.8
  • Canon 50mm 1.4
  • Canon 20mm 2.8
  • Canon EF-S 18-135 3.5-5.6

I'm 90% certain I'll be using the 7D as my main body with the Sigma 17-50 2.8 just unsure what to use as a secondary with the 600D. Was going to go with the 50mm 1.4 for proper low light shots, but I don't think I'd use that low of an aperture anyway as it will be hard to focus making it pointless?

What do you guys think about this? Would use the Tokina 11-16 but I think that'd be a good lens to use for 1/2 shots maybe, after that it'd be all samey same.

Suppose I could get hold of a Canon 85mm 1.8 if it made a massive difference, the extra reach may be nice for head shots?

Advise would be great!

Thanks
 
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