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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
bhollis
bhollis Veteran Member • Posts: 3,931
Re: Canon 17-55 f2.8 / Canon 24-70 f2.8 ii / Canon 27-105 f4

rnoooo wrote:

Anyway it's a real dilemma, should I upgrade or not, would the difference be obvious once i've got the new kit?

Will the difference be obvious?  The primary differences you'll see going full frame are that it will give you a wider angle of view for a given focal length, allow you shallower dof, and deliver cleaner files at higher ISOs.  When I went from my 7D to my current 5D3, I didn't see any "night and day" differences.  Nevertheless, for me at least, the cleaner files and shallower dof were enough to make the upgrade worthwhile.  The 5D3's better focusing system was also a big plus.

I struggled with the same decision when going full frame:  What general purpose zoom to buy?  The three options I considered were the 24-105L, 24-70L II and Tamron 24-70 (the 24-70 f/4 IS hadn't come out yet).  I ultimately went with the 24-70II for its sharp corners and edges, since my intention was to use this as my primary landscape lens, as well as my general purpose/walkaround lens.  And I have no regrets.  Sure, it's expensive, but the IQ really is exceptional.

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