Looking at new lenses

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DDirector

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I'm looking at getting new lenses for my camera.
As of now, I have two lenses that are good, but they dont cover the whole range I need, resulting in carrying extra lenses (all of which are primes)
And its just a big hassle.


-I'm looking at a lens that is f/2.8 or wider ONLY. And constant aperture. I shoot in the dark a lot. The wider the better.
-Can be any brand as long as I can get an adapter for Canon.
-Up to 135mm.
-S35 sensor. No need for full frame.
-I know I may need a couple lenses to cover the 17-135mm range. So, Im trying to keep as minimal as possible.

Which lenses would fall under my category?
I've been searching and I'm not really sure...

The Canon 24-105 would be perfect, but its an f/4! :(

Is the Canon 16-25 + 34-70 my best option?
 
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I use the Tamron 28-105 for Nikon-F and I love its versatility. If you can't find one for Canon, you can adapt Nikon for it with a fairly inexpensive ring (just not the other way around).

EDIT: this is, in fact f-2.8 as well.
 
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No easy pick with S35 lenses, unless one has $45K. then I'd go with the Canon baby zooms. Right now I am using the 17-55 and 70-200 and am quite happy with them. The 24-105 is a necessary compromise but I really feel the f4 impact and believe, as others do, the lens is not constant aperture. Just added the Tokina 11-16 & wow. My new toy, can't wait to shoot with it.

I am hearing raves about the Sigma 16-35 1.8. You might want to check in to this lens.
 
Just looking for stills glass. Not cine. Cant afford.
Plus its for a lot of handheld/shoulder mount shooting run n' gun style.

The Tokina 11-16 is my b**ch. I love it!
Especially for the stuff I do, its very useful

I head a lot of great stuff about that Sigma 16-35 as well. Id love to have it.
But its not a great range, so Id definitely need something thats 35mm+, which would probably be that Canon 35-70.

I have a 135mm prime lens, and honestly I have used it maybe once?
I rarely get shots that require that focal range. 100mm would probably be decent for me. Even 70/75mm would possibly be fine.
Thats why Im not really considering that 70-200. I dont really need it
 
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