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Canon 24-70mm 2.8 L i or 70-200mm 2.8 L IS i

Started Oct 2, 2013 | Discussions thread
Lemming51
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24-70mm/2.8 first, then 70-200/2.8

mcchan1 wrote:

Hi folks,

I am a new member and starting to get more and more serious with photography there is just a question that I want your guy's opinion on.

My current gear: Canon 6d ... I shoot weddings (mainly) and events

... Now I want to get my own glass and I am very torn between a 24-70mm 2.8 i L or the 70-200mm 2.8 i L IS.

Both are useful and standard gear for weddings and "events" (social or sporting?)  But 24-70 would be the first purchase.

Assuming you're looking at the discontinued mk I EF 24-70 f/2.8L USM because the mk II is beyond your budget, I'd also give a hard look at the Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 Di USD VC, which is very favorably reviewed and has stabilization.

IMHO, YMMV

P.S. - you don't list a speedlite in your current kit.  I would think that would be an essential item to add.  Maybe 2 of them so you aren't slowed when the head heats up and its thermal protection kicks in from heavy use at a reception.

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