Canon 24mm f1.4 mkii or Canon 24-70 f2.8 mkii

[rahul_f5]

Hey guys, im debating between these two lenses, i know the aperture is really different between the 2, but i was leaning more towards the 24-70 because of its veratility. Has anyone used both and what do you think of both at 24mm?

Thank you. 

[ScottyP]

Your signature says weddings and portraits. You don't say what other lenses you already have. Also, are you using it full frame or crop or both?

For what i do, a 24mm fixed lens would be awfully near-sighted for 90% of shots but that could be different for you. Especially if you have 6 or 7 other great lenses.

I bought a 35mm prime, which is very useful in a lot of shots. I can make it work as a wide or even somewhat close up (within limits) by focusing with my feet.

[rahul_f5]

Sorry mate, my first time on here, so i've updated my signature. 

Also i just ordered the phottix mitro's too....i hope you like them! 

I have a 35mm prime already, i need something wider to be fair, but the 24-70 is just a little more about the 24 prime, so thinking of what to do really. 

[ebiggs1]

IMHO, this isn't even a choice. The 24-70mm f2.8 is my most favorite lens, ever. Well almost ever!

Especially in combo with the 70-200mm f2.8.

This combo on a 5D Mk III is the dream outfit. It don't get any better. I use that combo all the time and I also do weddings.

[ScottyP]

I think you will like the Mitros+ flashes. They are solid and the radio trigger interface is very intuitive.

You have some awesome prime lenses but no zooms at all. You might find a zoom useful, especially in that general purpose range.

On the other hand you get so much depth of field on 24mm, even at f/1.4, that it would be tempting to get the prime for being so useful and still easy to compose shots in really low light.

[rahul_f5]

Went for the 24-70 instead... It arrives this week. Thanks for all your feedback guys!

[ebiggs1]

You made the right choice. You will love it.