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24-70 or 28-70
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DavidP #28649
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http://www.neonlightsimaging.com/24-70/Page1.htm
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Thomas Gardner
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Get what you can afford. Is the three hundred and seventy bucks a big deal or no deal? If it's no deal, that go with more flexability. If money's a problem, go with the more restrictive version.
Me, I have the 28-70mm f/2.8L and love it. But the 24-70mm is the latest in lens design by Canon.
Sooooo, if it were my dollar, which it isn't, I'd be getting the 24-70mm f/2.8L. Why? Versatility and because it's the latest in design by Canon.
Hope the above is helpful.
Mike Kuder
Well-known member
I just bought the 28-70 and am very happy with it. The choice was somewhat $$$ driven. I figure that I will apply the money saved to the future purchase of a 16-35L (can't wait!), so there isn't too much need to overlap coverage. If you already have the 17-35 do you think you really need the "extra" 4mm on the wide end? Yea, the 24 is "the newest technology" but for me, I'm just glad to become a member of the red stripe club!
I don't think you can go very wrong which ever you choose.
BTW are you sure about the $370 figure. There is currently a $100 rebate on the 28-70.
Have fun.
Mike
I have the 28-70L and I am VERY happy with it. It is a lovely wonderfull lense and the reasons why i prefered this one over the 24-70 is because i already own the 16-35 and didn't need that much overlapping coverage.
I can't compare the two, so maybe the 24-70 is even better then the 28-70, but i can tell you that the later is sharp, fast and well built.
I love it.
I can't compare the two, so maybe the 24-70 is even better then the 28-70, but i can tell you that the later is sharp, fast and well built.
I love it.
Edward Rauschkolb
Senior Member
I owned the 28-70 2.8 L and sold it in anticipation of the 24-70 2.8 L making do with my 24-85 3.5-4.5 (which I still have and use as a walkaround combo with my 70-200 F4 L.
I missed the 28-70 on multiple occasions, when I did not have it. I have just received my 24-70 2.8L. It is heavier and feels a bit more solid than the 28-70 (also a bit less fun to carry around as it seems to be a bit more "front heavy" than the 28-70 2.8) It does however feel more "solid" than the 28-70.
I have used it on both my 1D and D60 and the lens is superb. on the 1d it is a 30-90 (roughly) and I look forward to it being a 24-70 on a 1Ds. I use the 24 end ALL the time (this is the reason my lightweight lens is the 24-85 rather than 28-135), and I anticipate using it more than my 28-70 for that very reason
I do also own the 16-35 and use them for different purposes... and frankly this lens is not infrequently the main lens on my camera with an 85 in my pocket.
For me it was worth the extra money, and weight, since I can shoot 90% of my fotos with the 24-70 or 24-85 without (generally) taking a wider lens, but cannot do that with the 28-70. You have the 17-35 so you know that 4 mm makes a huge difference. The $400 difference is a matter of how you intend to use it and whether you want or need the weather sealing
Note also, that for me I love 24's and also own, use and love the 24 1.4. BTW how do you like of 24mm TSE, do you use it or does it sit unused?
Hope my rambling helps.
ed
Ed
I missed the 28-70 on multiple occasions, when I did not have it. I have just received my 24-70 2.8L. It is heavier and feels a bit more solid than the 28-70 (also a bit less fun to carry around as it seems to be a bit more "front heavy" than the 28-70 2.8) It does however feel more "solid" than the 28-70.
I have used it on both my 1D and D60 and the lens is superb. on the 1d it is a 30-90 (roughly) and I look forward to it being a 24-70 on a 1Ds. I use the 24 end ALL the time (this is the reason my lightweight lens is the 24-85 rather than 28-135), and I anticipate using it more than my 28-70 for that very reason
I do also own the 16-35 and use them for different purposes... and frankly this lens is not infrequently the main lens on my camera with an 85 in my pocket.
For me it was worth the extra money, and weight, since I can shoot 90% of my fotos with the 24-70 or 24-85 without (generally) taking a wider lens, but cannot do that with the 28-70. You have the 17-35 so you know that 4 mm makes a huge difference. The $400 difference is a matter of how you intend to use it and whether you want or need the weather sealing
Note also, that for me I love 24's and also own, use and love the 24 1.4. BTW how do you like of 24mm TSE, do you use it or does it sit unused?
Hope my rambling helps.
ed
Ed
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Given all the wonderful glass you already have, why do you think you need a 24/28-70 lens?
Just curious
Andi
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John Kim
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Did I miss a thread discussing these test pics? The 24-70L shots at f/2.8 are pathetic compared to the 28-70L, whose f/2.8 pics look almost as good as the f/8 pics.
DavidP #28649
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Yep, you missed it.
As I recall, I thought most people preferred the 24-70/2.8 images.
I thought they were both fairly similar, actually.
The Unofficial Photographer of The Wilkinsons
http://thewilkinsons.crosswinds.net
Photography -- just another word for compromise
As I recall, I thought most people preferred the 24-70/2.8 images.
I thought they were both fairly similar, actually.
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The Unofficial Photographer of The Wilkinsons
http://thewilkinsons.crosswinds.net
Photography -- just another word for compromise
df photo
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Is there a quality issue regarding the new lens?
I am about to purchase either one of these lenses as well... I would prefer the 24-70 for the extra 4mm, but also for the weather protection, latest technology, etc. However, I seem to recall a number of posts not happy with the new lens. The extra 4mm would be nice, but I'll take the lens yeilding the best quality image over a wider angle any day.
Any thoughts/opinions?
Thanks... happy Holidays!
I am about to purchase either one of these lenses as well... I would prefer the 24-70 for the extra 4mm, but also for the weather protection, latest technology, etc. However, I seem to recall a number of posts not happy with the new lens. The extra 4mm would be nice, but I'll take the lens yeilding the best quality image over a wider angle any day.
Any thoughts/opinions?
Thanks... happy Holidays!
but, honestly, for those who have read through the threads posted in the past few weeks you'd notice there already have been around 3 individuals complaining about the 24-70 in different ways. while i've hardly heard any complaints about 28-70 that's been out for years. truth be told, i was all excited when i first heard about the upcoming 24-70, but after reading through the forums i started to have somedoubts. is it really just bad QC for the first batch of 24-70 or is canon starting to play sloppy?
i'd like to hear your honest (and absolutely unbiased) opinions. thanks everyone.
i'd like to hear your honest (and absolutely unbiased) opinions. thanks everyone.
df photo
Forum Enthusiast
(I'm mostly concerned about performance at 2.8)
(2.8) At 28mm, they seem pretty close.
(2.8) At 70mm, it seems to me (I'm using my laptop right now so this could be off) that the 24-70 is a bit sharper.
Any thoughts/comments?
(2.8) At 28mm, they seem pretty close.
(2.8) At 70mm, it seems to me (I'm using my laptop right now so this could be off) that the 24-70 is a bit sharper.
Any thoughts/comments?
J
John Kim
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Ok, I took another look. The 24-70 seems to do much better at 35mm (so much so I wonder if some camera shake was involved) and slightly better at 50mm. The 28mm shot is marginally in the 28-70's favor, while the 70mm shot is clearly better on the 28-70. The 24-70 images are darker (or the 28-70 images are lighter) which can throw off your appraisal of the sharpness of black text. If you look for details in the pictures, the 28-70 is clearly better at the extremes IMHO and the 50mm becomes more or less a tie.
What was the title of the original thread? Apparently searching for a URL doesn't work.
What was the title of the original thread? Apparently searching for a URL doesn't work.
df photo
Forum Enthusiast
(I'm mostly concerned about performance at 2.8)
(2.8) At 28mm, they seem pretty close.
(2.8) At 70mm, it seems to me (I'm using my laptop right now so this could be off) that the 24-70 is a bit sharper.
Any thoughts/comments?
Would you find this to be true?
(2.8) At 28mm, they seem pretty close.
(2.8) At 70mm, it seems to me (I'm using my laptop right now so this could be off) that the 24-70 is a bit sharper.
Any thoughts/comments?
Would you find this to be true?
J
John Kim
Guest
Try looking at the upper-right corner of the 70mm 2.8 shot. I think the optics on the 28-70 are a bit off-kilter. It's upper-right corner is substantially sharper, while it's lower-left corner looks slightly worse than the 24-70's.
df photo
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John Kim
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Reposting this too. Gonna try to catch up with DavidP in posts. 
Try looking at the upper-right corner of the 70mm 2.8 shot. I think the optics on the 28-70 are a bit off-kilter at that f.l. It's upper-right corner is substantially sharper, while it's lower-left corner looks slightly worse than the 24-70's.
df photo
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I think I'm having a hard time with this test, as I don't take many pictures of Newspapers! :}
It's hard to tell. The exposures seem a little off, so maybe that's it. Maybe if I saw some samples of People I could get a better idea for my uses.
It's hard to tell. The exposures seem a little off, so maybe that's it. Maybe if I saw some samples of People I could get a better idea for my uses.
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