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Canon General Purpose/Event Lens

Started Feb 16, 2016 | Questions thread
davel33 Senior Member • Posts: 2,978
Re: Canon General Purpose/Event Lens

I use my 24-70 Sigma HSM on both a 70D and 7DII.  Would I call it a GP lens, NO its not a GP lens but I find the FL range perfect for event work.  I wont use wider then a 24 for 1 person, more then 2 yes.  I also use the 70mm end, the whole range is useful.  Lenstip.com finds the Sigma 24-70 HSM a very good lens.  My copy is very sharp at 24 and falls off as you move to the long end where its not so sharp at 2.8.  The focus is very good and the colors are great, sharpness is not the only thing you look for in a lens.  I see them on craigslist for around $500.

When I shoot an event indoors I use the 18-35/24-70 hsm and when outside I use my 24-70 hsm/50-150 OS.

Best of luck

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