RCouttolenc wrote:
I have a dilemma with the set of lens for the Canon 7D mark II which I have been using to travel around the world paired with a 17-55 f/2.8 and the 70-200 f/4. However there is always a gap between 55mm and 70mm which I need to fill as often times is the needed focal range. One day I might move to full frame (2 years) for what I need to plan ahead; nothing wrong with the actual Efs17-55mm but it is time to move to an "L" type.
My options are:
24-70mm f/4 IS because is sharp, light and has IS.
24-70mm f.2.8 no doubt is better, but should I need 2.8 for travel and the extra cost and weight?
24-105mm f4 IS, which I hear not as good as the 2 above and nothing to win.
I know I will loose the wide from 17 to 24mm which I could just add the Canon 10-18mm which is small, cheap and well rated, or any other similar.
Any thoughts, recommendations or options? I do not do weddings or portraits, I just enjoy my retirement traveling and getting great pictures from the world.
Having both FF and crop at home, as well as the 17-55 and the 24-70 L II, I would not suggest to move to the 24-70 on crop (~38-126) in your scenario. The 17-55 2.8 is great, both in IQ and range on crop (~27-88mm). If you find out that the gap between 55 and 70 is such an annoyance I'd second the suggestion from "dines" to look at the 15-85mm as an additional lens.
Otherwise the 24-70L will not give you a lot over the 17-55 on crop (compared to the money you spend), considering that you already have the latter.
I actually even recommend the 55-250mm over the 70-200 L for crop. It's easy to sell all that stuff later for acceptable loss when you are moving to FF, and then you will be getting the latest and greatest version(s) when you are ready to invest into FF.