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Opinions on the RF 28-70/2 vs RF 24-70/2.8 in terms of IQ?

Started Feb 16, 2020 | Discussions thread
lawny13 Veteran Member • Posts: 3,132
Re: Opinions on the RF 28-70/2 vs RF 24-70/2.8 in terms of IQ?

Do you need/want f2? 
Are you ok with the size/weight of the 28-70?

Are you ok without the 4mm on the wide end?
Are you willing to pay 500 more for the f2 over the f2.8?
With IBIS I think the 28-70 f2 becomes better value (relative than before) compared to the 24-70. The fact that it is like a bunch of f2 primes all rolled into one is actually quite nice. 
To me at least, the size and weight is a major thing. If it were the same size/weight as the 24-70 f2.8 IS I would prefer it. But the fact of the matter is that there is a risk of leaving it at home. Big zooms always draw more attention but from what I have heard the 28-70 is even a step beyond that... 
End of the they, it is up to each person to determine this for themselves. And as usual the best way to know is to go to a shop and have it look. I thought to myself that I would be willing to deal with the size and weight. But I have held it in the shop since then, and the one thing that came to mind was the following... "If I did photography for money... heck ya!! If I doesn't make money from my photography, if I don't shoot A LOT... WOW it is a massive beast!!" Still want it due to GAS... but it is a beast of a lens... and my priority would be to own the 70-200 f2.8 before the 28-70 f2, and before I consider trading in the 24-105 f4 for it or the 24-70f2.8. Pragmatism would have be pick up the latter over the 28-70f2 and throw the savings over to the 35f1.8 or hopefully by then an RF 50f1.8

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