What is my next lens?

[TonyUSA]

Hello,

I am looking to purchase one more lens very soon. Please make some suggestion. I was thinking between 24-70mm f2.8L, 85mm f1.2L, 135 f2L, or 100mm f2.8L Will purchase 5D mk III this week first. Mostly I do swimming photos for my sons and using 70-200. Will do some events, birthday party, portrait, family pictures, and etc. for friends and families.

Thank you,

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

What lenses do you already own? I see you have a 70-200. Anything else? I would think the 85mm would be great for what you list as an "all around" lens. 1.2 will be awesome, 85mm is a great length on a FF body.

 

[TonyUSA]

Thank you. I have 50 f1.8, 70-200 f2.8, and Sigma 18-35 f1.8.

 

[kalgra]

Seems to me you have a big gap in what you have that would be best filled with the 24-70. Thats what Id go with.

 

[kalgra]

That 70-200 2.8 II you have is already a fantastic lens for portraiture work. Im not sure you would get much better if any better with the 135 2L.

The 85 1.2 is an awesome lens and I love mine but the new 24-70 2.8 II is such an awesome lens as well and so versatile I would still go that route hands down. Just my 2cents.

 

[Causapscal]

Maybe the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM ?

 

[TonyUSA]

Thank you.

 

[OGsPhotography]

Is your 70-200 v2 IS 2.8? There is like 6 or more versions of " 70-200 lens and many brands.

Oops I see you said 2.8, great, going to be hard to beat that for what your doing. What was suggested already are great ideas.

I love the portraits my preffered photog gets of my daughter with her 85mm 1.2 on a 6D, so you would be in great shape there and the other lens are bang in too.

Have you seen the Petzvals? They make crazy bokeh for portraits, you mught like it.

 

[Derrel]

Maybe the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM ?

YES, have you considered this as a good, affordable (used-LOADS of them available used!), handy all-in-one lens? More range than a 28-70 or a 24-70, and very easy to handle weight!

 

[TonyUSA]

Thank you,

 

[nickgillespie]

Is there something you've been trying to do and couldn't? Do you just want to buy a new lens? I'm confused.