A few questions regarding new 35mm 1.4 II

6 years 3 months ago #556296 by UnhandledException
Hi,

I have a 35 mm 1.4 MkI that I have been using for about 4 years (along with bunch of other L lenses mostly prime). This is my go to lens I use 85% of the time. My camera is 5D3.

I read all the reviews about the new lens but I want the opinion of actual owners who made a similar switch from version 1. I have 3 questions:

- Is it worth it over version 1?
- Does Canon have discounts around year end (I know I got bunch of expensive L lenses before from amazon around this time at a discount) OR is $1649 as low as its going to get?
- If I sold my version 1 (very clean), how much would I get?

I use my 35mm wide open exclusively and two things I have always hated about it is how soft it is wide open and how slowly it focuses (and also how bad the focus ring is for video). So i think new lens will be an improvement but I just dont know how improved it is and if that improvement is worth it.

thanks


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6 years 3 months ago #557162 by Rudy Silvo
Well a couple points, first off, have you considered renting the new glass for a weekend to see if YOU like it.  Second, on the sale price, I would look at places like KEH or MPB on what they are selling the same lens for, compare that to 'Buy it now' prices on eBay and lastly, how much people are selling the lens for on Craigslist around you.


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6 years 3 months ago #557527 by effron
Its a niche lens, I agree with renting for a few days to see if it fits your style. Also agree in shopping the lens for a good price....

Why so serious?
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