08-05-2016, 12:09 AM
Quote:Guys I already own the Tokina 16-28f2.8 it has a very decent performance , however I'd prefer a tiny prime, I will easily go for the old 35mm f2.0 rather the new IS one for the same reason.
BTW my tokina 16-28 weighs almost one kilogram alone
I totally get it! All I'm saying is instead of having to cover the whole spectrum in primes, I am beginning to see the logic of getting a couple zooms that can do it all, for convenience. And then just focusing on what you find yourself wanting. I love walking around with a tiny prime lens. But really, anything from 24 to 35mm that was fast and sharp would be all I need. The Sigma 30 efs seems to be good, but I still like the Canon 30 f/2 IS USM. Sure a tiny bit bigger, and I don't say the Sigma isn't a better lens for you.
Our shooting styles are probably different. For me: 30 F2, 85 F1.8 or 100 F2, 135 F2L are my next prime candidates. Your probably thinking I don't get it. But I think I might. To me these are all tiny lenses. And are not a bother to carry around. Except the 135. That's a special case. I'm in love with it. But light and fast, and fun to use, easy to carry. I don't worry about gaps in the line up because the zooms are there. Also I'm not aware of any AF ultrawide primes that aren't too expensive to consider.
I also agree that the pancakes look really hard to pass up. Such a good value! I have a lot of manual primes I wish to replace with AF! Really, a lot of upgrades in general. So I am strategizing much as you are. I want key primes too. Different lengths, but the same goal of expanded capability, higher quality, small size.