08-03-2016, 07:11 AM
Quote:Why does it have to be EITHER primes OR zooms? A good zoom like the 16-35/4L IS (I know I'm sounding like a stuck record here) replaces a bag of primes and adds a lot on top. Get that (or a similar Nikon if you're on that system) and keep a few primes (50 + 85/100) above that.
The Sigma 20/1.8 doesn't look like a good lens even in the old APS-C test (on Canon 350D Klaus used in the days of yore). Coupled with it being an old type Sigma with all the attendant mechanical, ahem, peculiarities, I would not want to go back to it.
I like this idea a lot. You can use this super quality zoom on APS-C (where it is a normal zoom) and FF where it is wide zoom. Then you can pick out one or two primes for speed. I sort of like the EF 35 f/2 IS. As for wider primes, I'm not all that sure. Everyone hates the Sam Yang 14mm, I guess, but it would be wide on aps-c and crazy on FF. And having that 16-35L is what makes it all possible, because when you just want general shooting you will have the a lens as solid as a rock!
Rover, I think you sold ME on it!