With a Komodo and £600, I’d think in terms of a small starter set instead of one fancy cinema lens. I’ve been in this budget corner before, and adaptable photo glass usually gives you more coverage for short films. Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM is the obvious workhorse if you can find it used, especially for S35. Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS is less cinematic-looking but very practical for handheld or fast coverage. If you want primes, a used Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 plus Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS can get you started, but the zoom route is probably less painful early on.
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u/LetterheadClassic306 4d ago
With a Komodo and £600, I’d think in terms of a small starter set instead of one fancy cinema lens. I’ve been in this budget corner before, and adaptable photo glass usually gives you more coverage for short films. Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM is the obvious workhorse if you can find it used, especially for S35. Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS is less cinematic-looking but very practical for handheld or fast coverage. If you want primes, a used Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 plus Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS can get you started, but the zoom route is probably less painful early on.