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2 weeks ago I traded my 7D MKII for a new 6D MKII. The only lens I kept was my 70-200 F2.8. SO I am looking at a 16-35 or a 24-70 and I heard the F.4 are just as sharp as the F2.8's. SO what do you current users of the 6D MKII think?
 
2 weeks ago I traded my 7D MKII for a new 6D MKII. The only lens I kept was my 70-200 F2.8. SO I am looking at a 16-35 or a 24-70 and I heard the F.4 are just as sharp as the F2.8's. SO what do you current users of the 6D MKII think?
If you are looking for lighter weight, and like the IS of the f/4 lenses, and don't mind the one stop less effective light (made up with the extra stops of lower shutter speed capability), then yes, either lens will be great options.

Areyou going up but both, or decide on one or the other? The 24-70 is a great walk-around lens, whereas the 16-35 will fit the UWA need, as well as make a great landscape lens (not to mention architectural/real estate).
 
2 weeks ago I traded my 7D MKII for a new 6D MKII. The only lens I kept was my 70-200 F2.8. SO I am looking at a 16-35 or a 24-70 and I heard the F.4 are just as sharp as the F2.8's. SO what do you current users of the 6D MKII think?
If you are looking for lighter weight, and like the IS of the f/4 lenses, and don't mind the one stop less effective light (made up with the extra stops of lower shutter speed capability), then yes, either lens will be great options.

Areyou going up but both, or decide on one or the other? The 24-70 is a great walk-around lens, whereas the 16-35 will fit the UWA need, as well as make a great landscape lens (not to mention architectural/real estate).
We have the 24-105mm F4 as well as the 17-40 lens. Very happy with the first, Starting off I'd probably go the 16-35mm F2.8. But happy with the 24-105mm as an all-round lens.
 
Get the 16-35mm F4 L IS USM. It's one of the best lenses I have ever owned. I'm in the process of selling my Canon lenses but this one that will not be going!
 
Get the 16-35mm F4 L IS USM. It's one of the best lenses I have ever owned. I'm in the process of selling my Canon lenses but this one that will not be going!
 
Get the 16-35mm F4 L IS USM. It's one of the best lenses I have ever owned. I'm in the process of selling my Canon lenses but this one that will not be going!

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If you're a fan of mediocre landscape photography, check out mine:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/alexwedlake/
Can I ask , are you moving to another brand ?

Agreed the 16-35 F4 is an amazing lens and works well with my 6DMk2. It also works great as a walk around lens on my APSC canon 77D.
I am. I'm moving to Sony but when it comes to ultra wide angle lenses, they only have two options.

One is very expensive but amazing and the other is reasonably priced but not that great compared to the Canon 16-35mm F4 L IS USM. Because of this I'd happily adapt the Canon lens than purchase the cheaper Sony 16-35mm. Ultimately I'd love the more expensive 16-35mm Sony offer but sadly it is out of my budget at the moment.

You can't go wrong with the 16-35mm F4 from Canon.

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If you're a fan of mediocre landscape photography, check out mine:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/alexwedlake/
Interesting , thanks for the reply. I'm selling my 77D and use the funds towards the new Sony A73 as this new body finally has what I wanted. I tried Sony 6300 before with Sigma Mc11 but the overall experience wasn't great but I will give Sony another go.

Do you know if the Sony has spot metering based on focus points or its based on the center of the image.

I will keep my Canon 6DMk2 and my L lenses for now but I will get the Sony with the 28-70 kit lens as a start. Currently I have the 16-35F4 / 24-70Mk2 2.8 / 100-400MK2 / Macro 100L 2.8 / 135 F2 and Sigma 35mm Art 1.4. It would cost me a fortune to replace all this glass with Sony so the kit lens have to do for now. Plus I want to travel lighter for an upcoming European trip where 4K video is a must for me so A73 and kit lens will be a perfect setup.

6DMk2 will stay as I love optical viewfinders as my eye is super sensitive to pixels in an EVF and drove me crazy with Sony A6300/PanGX8 and G85 and sounds like the A73 will be the same. It has its place for Video in sunny conditions but optical VF still appeals to me. I can meter around different subjects and conditions so not too worried about perfect evf metering but time will tell.

Steve
 
2 weeks ago I traded my 7D MKII for a new 6D MKII. The only lens I kept was my 70-200 F2.8. SO I am looking at a 16-35 or a 24-70 and I heard the F.4 are just as sharp as the F2.8's. SO what do you current users of the 6D MKII think?
If you are looking for lighter weight, and like the IS of the f/4 lenses, and don't mind the one stop less effective light (made up with the extra stops of lower shutter speed capability), then yes, either lens will be great options.

Areyou going up but both, or decide on one or the other? The 24-70 is a great walk-around lens, whereas the 16-35 will fit the UWA need, as well as make a great landscape lens (not to mention architectural/real estate).
I am looking at either or. So far I read the 16-35 F.4 IS incredible sharp as well as some have said better then the F2.8
 
I agree. The 16-35 f/4 is a fantastic lens. I love the IS! Absolutely prefer over the 2.8 version.
 
2 weeks ago I traded my 7D MKII for a new 6D MKII. The only lens I kept was my 70-200 F2.8. SO I am looking at a 16-35 or a 24-70 and I heard the F.4 are just as sharp as the F2.8's. SO what do you current users of the 6D MKII think?
If you are looking for lighter weight, and like the IS of the f/4 lenses, and don't mind the one stop less effective light (made up with the extra stops of lower shutter speed capability), then yes, either lens will be great options.

Areyou going up but both, or decide on one or the other? The 24-70 is a great walk-around lens, whereas the 16-35 will fit the UWA need, as well as make a great landscape lens (not to mention architectural/real estate).
I am looking at either or. So far I read the 16-35 F.4 IS incredible sharp as well as some have said better then the F2.8
You can get both of the f4 lenses for close to the price of one of the f2.8 lenses.

The 24-70f4 has the additional advantage of a macro mode which works quite well.
 
2 weeks ago I traded my 7D MKII for a new 6D MKII. The only lens I kept was my 70-200 F2.8. SO I am looking at a 16-35 or a 24-70 and I heard the F.4 are just as sharp as the F2.8's. SO what do you current users of the 6D MKII think?
As always ... it depends on what you are shooting, on your needs, budget and style.

(Same answer for every such question.)
 
Get the 16-35mm F4 L IS USM. It's one of the best lenses I have ever owned. I'm in the process of selling my Canon lenses but this one that will not be going!

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If you're a fan of mediocre landscape photography, check out mine:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/alexwedlake/
Can I ask , are you moving to another brand ?

Agreed the 16-35 F4 is an amazing lens and works well with my 6DMk2. It also works great as a walk around lens on my APSC canon 77D.
No not moving to another brand I only use Canon. I sold my other lenses as they would not work with the 6D MK2 so now I just have the 70-200 F2.8. I have read the 16-35 F.4 is awesome lens plus a lot have said don't spend the extra money on the F2,8.
I think some Sony guys were trying to hijack your post, Vitamin.

One of the other posters said to go with the 16-35, and I can add my 2 cents it is a fantastic lens. It is very wide on a FF so if that's what you want, go for it. However...

IMO, if your only other lens is the 70-200, you would be better served by the 24-70 focal range which is very versatile.

AND... since you have the 70-200 2.8 you must like big expensive lenses <g> so you should get the 24-70 2.8 which is awesome and terribly expensive.
The Sony guys can hijack all they want but last I checked "Canon's" can shoots bigger balls"

Anyway I am shooting landscapes etc which is why I bought the 6D MKII and was debating the lenses. Everyone seems to rave above the 16-35 F4 so I am down to that and the 24-70, Budget IS a factor so I want to make the right purchase on this one
 
I'm in the process of adding a 6dmkii to my 80d and right now and have been doing some lens shoot outs. I have the 16-35 f/4 IS and the 70-200 f/2.8 IS II. I do tons of video so the IS is the most important to me. I compared them to the 10-18 and the 55-250 STM lenses.

The 16-35 is just plain great. I've used it on a borrowed 5d Markii and it looked great for photos. For video, on the 80d (not tried a 6dii yet) it blows the 10-18 away IMHO and it is kinda a great focal length on a crop.

The 70-200 is just great for me. 2.8 is important for me in low light video and photos with it are just great. Perfect reach on a crop and I'll be getting a 2x converter when I get the 6dii.

I just picked up a 24-70 f/4 (used) and the 24-105 f/4 II (arriving Wednesday canon refurb with 10% off) to directly compare. I will only keep one. I know people say the 24-70 has better IQ and the macro mode, but the 35 mm might be the reason I choose the 24-105 based on run and gun video and walking around with only one Lens and getting the extra reach. I am doing comparison videos on the lenses this week. Not sure if you are allowed to post comparison video in this forum, but I'd be happy to share my findings. Trying to borrow a 6dii for the shoot out as well. Might even rent one.

Hope that helps because it IS true, it all comes down to style, budget and need. I do way more video professionally or I would probably already own a 24-70 f/2.8 ii.

Cheers, Chris
 
I'm in the process of adding a 6dmkii to my 80d and right now and have been doing some lens shoot outs. I have the 16-35 f/4 IS and the 70-200 f/2.8 IS II. I do tons of video so the IS is the most important to me. I compared them to the 10-18 and the 55-250 STM lenses.

The 16-35 is just plain great. I've used it on a borrowed 5d Markii and it looked great for photos. For video, on the 80d (not tried a 6dii yet) it blows the 10-18 away IMHO and it is kinda a great focal length on a crop.

The 70-200 is just great for me. 2.8 is important for me in low light video and photos with it are just great. Perfect reach on a crop and I'll be getting a 2x converter when I get the 6dii.

I just picked up a 24-70 f/4 (used) and the 24-105 f/4 II (arriving Wednesday canon refurb with 10% off) to directly compare. I will only keep one. I know people say the 24-70 has better IQ and the macro mode, but the 35 mm might be the reason I choose the 24-105 based on run and gun video and walking around with only one Lens and getting the extra reach. I am doing comparison videos on the lenses this week. Not sure if you are allowed to post comparison video in this forum, but I'd be happy to share my findings. Trying to borrow a 6dii for the shoot out as well. Might even rent one.

Hope that helps because it IS true, it all comes down to style, budget and need. I do way more video professionally or I would probably already own a 24-70 f/2.8 ii.

Cheers, Chris
if you do get the 6DMk2 take advantage of the focusing speed adjustment in Video when using the Live 1 point focusing. Focus speed adjustment will not work in any other mode. It can be very smooth and slow , nice a cinematic.
 
Most of the time I carry either the 24-105L and the sigma 35 1.4 ART or the Tamron 24-70 2.8VC and the 70-200 4L IS. I like them all. If I'm traveling light I just take the 24-105 and a flash.
 
In a vacuum, I’d say the 16-35mm f4IS L and 24-70mm f2.8L MKII.
I totally agree, the 16-35 f2.8 L MK II is severely less sharp and the 16-35 f2.8 L MK III is as sharp but way more expensive. The 24-70 f2.8L MK II is such an awesome lens (IMHO) that it justifies its price tag over the 24-70 f4 IS L one (which is also less sharp, I never looked back once I purchased the f2.8 one although it is significantly heavier and lacks IS).
 

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