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Canon 17-55 f2.8 / Canon 24-70 f2.8 ii / Canon 27-105 f4

Started May 30, 2013 | Discussions thread
billythek Veteran Member • Posts: 5,260
Re: Canon 17-55 f2.8 / Canon 24-70 f2.8 ii / Canon 27-105 f4

You have raised several issues which have been hashed to death, so I suggest searching the archives for similar threads.  But let me just give you my perspective.

- The 24-70II is a better lens than the 24-105, but significantly more expensive.  If you can afford it, go for it.  If not, don't.

- I was concerned about the lack of IS, but in practice it hasn't been much of an issue.  Keep the shutter speed high or use a tripod (or brace somehow).  It is a problem trying to take handheld shots in low light of static subjects, but if the subjects are moving, you will need higher shutter speed anyway to avoid motion blur.  I use a tripod for my better landscape shots anyway.

- I don't miss the 71-105 range at all.  I can't remember ever thinking it was a limitation while shooting with the 24-70II.  If I have a subject I need to zoom in on more, either do it with my feet, if they are close, or reach for my 70-200.  You can also crop.

- Will you see a difference over your 650 + 17-55?  You should, but it depends on your skills.  If you utilize the strengths of your FF camera, you should see a big difference.  The main strengths being subject isolation from thinner DOF, and lower noise in low light.  If you just take snapshots in bright sunlight, and post small jpegs to the web, you might not see any advantage over a cellphone.

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- Bill

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