Here is a list of the glass that I have on this Asia trip.

Zeiss 21 2.8: the sharpest lens I have ever used. Extraordinary ability to hold shadow detail when back lit flared. I use it on the 7D for action shots. Light years sharper than the Canon wide zooms. Love the Zeiss look here, and the focus throw is a joy to use.

Canon 24-70. For stills I love this lens, most of my book is shot with it. But for motion, the best I can say is that I tolerate it. I hear that an IS version is coming out soon, which will be nice.

Canon 35 1.4. I debated for some time between taking this lens and the Zeiss 35 2.0. Because the Canon focuses so well in low light for stills, it was the winner. But in retrospect, I think I would have prefered the Ziess, even though it is a stop slower.

Canon 45 TS. I sort of love vertically panning with this lens when the shift if full over. Something is always in focus. I use it to do a version of focus pull by tilting. Ok, it is a gimmick that I would never use in stills, but in motion I rather like it.

Nikon 50 1.2. Oh let me tell you how much I love this lens. A dream to use. I have it permanatly mounted on a Fotodiosc adapter, which makes it a $1000 lens. It is a bit less severe than the Zeiss 50, and the bokeh is way better. The Canon 50 1.2 is too soft for my taste. I understand some people love the look, sort of nostalgic, but it’s not for me. The Zeiss over 2.0 calms down, but the Nikon at 2.0 is singing. Not that I make a habit of 2.0 motion shots. I like this lens at 5.6 best. I simple small elegant gorgeous lens.

Canon 85 1.2. I great portrait lens, I shoot mine at 5.6 mostly, which out in the sun means a lot of ND. I need to be careful with backlight and this lens. If there is any sort of flare, even non-spectral flare, the lens will loose all its black details. I have not tested the Zeiss or the Nikon in 85mm, and I should.

Canon 100 macro IS. The IS is nice, but truth is that the thing is nearly impossible to focus with its short barrel throw. Feels cheap in the hand. But it is a macro, which is why I have it. Probably should have brought the Zeiss instead.

Canon 70-200 f4 IS. Great super sharp lens. I like it better than the 2.8 version, although I hear that Canon is making a new 2.8 which has 4 stop IS. Sweet. This lens gets used on the 7D for long slo mo action shots.

Zeiss 28 f 2.0. I didn’t bring it, and I miss it. Not as sharp as the 21, but then nothing is, however I just love the way it feels in my hand. Also great if flared.