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RF 35mm 1.4 vcm vs RF 35mm 1.8 macro for professional work. Is the cheaper version enough?

I am looking to get a 35mm for a 2-body setup (to pair with my 85) as I get more paid work.

I'm currently rocking the RF 28-70mm 2.8 on an R8 and RF 85mm 1.4 VCM on my R6 II.

I will be keeping my zoom lens and use it for a more run and gun events but I feel like I produce better composition and more creative shots with a prime. I started with an EF 50mm 1.8 (with adapter) so I am comfortable zooming with my feet.

So, I guess my question is, should I go for the more expensive 35 vcm or would the cheaper 35 1.8 be enough?

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u/firequak — 9 hours ago
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Godox AD600 pro II vs AD600BM II. Which one should I get?

As the title says.

I am shopping for a solid strobe light right now for my outdoor portrait work.

I've been reading about the difference between the two. Personally, I don't use TTL and I also don't care so much about the difference in recycle time.

My concern though is that from what I have read, the AD600 Pro II has more consistent colors. To those who have used both or at least have used the AD600BM II, has this been the case in your experience?

With the limited budget that I have right now, my purchasing options are:

- Get the AD600 Pro II and use my Godox 685 II for rim light or...

- Get the AD600BM II and an AD200 Pro II

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u/firequak — 10 days ago
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R6 II users, at what ISO level do you usually use denoise in post production? Asking this question because I'm not sure if I need to batch denoise 300+ images with 500 ISO

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u/firequak — 14 days ago
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Since the R8 doesn't have IBIS, we have to turn up our shutter speed to avoid motion blur when shooting hand-held. In my experience, the safest shutter speed for me to ensure that my subjects stick using my RF 85mm vcm (since it doesn't have IS) is 1/320. This is of course with a run-and-gun documentary-type shooting.

For portraits I could go to as slow as 1/200. With my RF 28-70mm 2.8 IS STM however, I could go as slow as 1/160 and not get any motion blur even if I am following a moving subject.

I am planning on getting the RF 35mm 1.4 vcm, and I am wondering if the experience would be the same with the 85 vcm shutter speed-wise.

To those who use the 35vcm on their R8, what's your "default" shutter speed, and how's your overall experience with the lens relative to the R8?

u/firequak — 15 days ago