Should I get the 35 1.4L MKI for $1100 or wait for the new MKII?

[sapphire]

My friend can sell me his 35mm 1.4L for $1100. Is it worth it since that the MKII will be coming out soon? Or should I just wait for the MKII? I assume the MSRP is around $1600?:er:

FYI, I own a T3i, but planning to get 5dmkii after a year.

 

[PlanetStarbucks]

Get what you need now and get it at a good price. It's pretty rare that the next generation of something is such a gamechanger that you should wait. That would be like saying, "I'm not going to buy a T4i because a T5i will come out next year." And if you really do end up wanting to upgrade, punt the mk1 on ebay and buy a mk2.

 

[jaomul]

There is also a 35mm f2 which is cheap and quite fast with nice IQ. ( just in case you don't need f1.4)

 

[j-digg]

The new Sigma 35 1.4. Give it a lookski.

 

[JohnTrav]

My brother has the 35mm f/1.4 L and its a beast. Really sharp. I would get it. I can't see the MKii being much of an improvement. You will be totally satisfied with the I.

 

[Solarflare]

AFAIK Canon is making the MK2 because the Sigma version is even sharper, so nobody has any reason to get the MK1 anymore.

 

[sapphire]

you are right. Sigma 35 1.4 is sharper.. Now I am tearing myself between the Sigma 35mm 1.4 and the Canon 35mm 1.4L. Sigma : $900 new VS Cannon : $1100 used. However, Canon has better resell value.