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New 6D user : 24-205mm f/4 kit or 24-70 f/4 + 70/200 f/4, or what else ?

Started Nov 19, 2014 | Discussions thread
quantum mechanic Regular Member • Posts: 109
Re: New 6D user : 24-205mm f/4 kit or 24-70 f/4 + 70/200 f/4, or what else ?
2) Go with a 24-70mm f/4 + a 70-200mm f/4.

Pros : better IQ for sure

Not sure that the 24-70 f/4L is significantly better than the 24-105 in terms of IQ, at least according to the numerous reviews.

While I've never even handled the 24-70 f/4L, I own both the 24-70 f/2.8L II and 24-105, and I can tell you that the 24-105 delivers excellent IQ, even in comparison to the 24-70 f/2.8L II, for which there is consensus about its superior optical quality. Due to its longer reach and IS, I strongly prefer the 24-105 for travel photography. On the other hand, for portraits or events I always choose the 24-70 f/2.8L II.

That said, I would never consider the 24-70 f/4L as a serious option. For me the only possible motivation for getting this lens is in its decent macro features -- I can understand that having the macro option available all the time without the need of changing the lens can be appealing.

 quantum mechanic's gear list:quantum mechanic's gear list
Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EF 50mm F1.4 USM Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8L II USM Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM +2 more
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