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Q: Why would anyone bother using an EF 16-35mm f/4L IS on APS-C?

Started Dec 24, 2014 | Photos thread
janlive New Member • Posts: 2
Re: Q: Why would anyone bother using an EF 16-35mm f/4L IS on APS-C?

hotdog321 wrote:

janlive wrote:

hotdog321 wrote:

Actually makes good sense if someone has a FF camera or is planing on going FF in the future.

Have I missed anything?

I was simply saying that it avoids the hassle and expense of selling the crop sensor lens if someone is planning to go full frame in the future. I found this quite handy when I finally sold my 1D II bodies and bought 5D II bodies in 2009.

Thanks for the reply. I'm with you under the condition that the crop camera is only used rarely (or sold or whatever) after the FF camera aquisition, but still ... Even when used only occasionally, owning specialized lenses for the crop camera still makes sense, e.g. when going on a trip and the - let's say - 100D accompanies you, selected for its lesser weight and size compared to the 6D. The whole purpose of taking the smaller camera then would be thwarted by heavy full-frame lenses.

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Canon EOS 6D Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5–5.6 IS STM Canon EF 16-35mm F4L IS USM +9 more
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