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Canon 17-55 f/2.8 or Canon 24-70 L f/2.8 to replace Tamron 17-50 f/2.8

Started Jun 4, 2013 | Discussions thread
MarcosV Veteran Member • Posts: 6,522
Re: Canon 17-55 f/2.8 or Canon 24-70 L f/2.8 to replace Tamron 17-50 f/2.8

I own a 17-55/2.8, 24-105 and 24-70/2.8 II along with a 40D, 5D2, and 5D3 bodies.

For me, it's a question of how frequently you will shoot wide and how you feel about swapping lens to shoot wide.

I find the 17-55 heavy and the 24-70 heavier.  I really don't like carrying a lot of lens with either of those in my bag and found I shoot wider than 35mm equivalent enough that I can't stand a standard zoom lens that can only go 24mm wide.

Wide angle is tough for APS-C.  So unless you got a 10-22 zoom handy, going with a 24-70 means you're keeping your Tamron around.

For my needs, I would go 17-55 over the 24-70.

If you find you don't need to swap that often for wide angle, the 24-70 is a great option, but, it cost a lot.  If you go with the 24-70/2.8L mk I, be aware that its zoom mechanism can wear out sooner than other lens designs requiring repairs.

If you go with the 24-70/2.8 mk II, ask yourself if your spending priorities are right (i.e,. consider a FF 5D body instead).  I personally would consider the new Tamron 24-70/2.8 over the 24-70/2.8L (either version).

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Sony RX100 IV Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8R LM WR Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR XF 90mm +28 more
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