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I am thinking to return a brand new 28-70mm f2 RF lens

Started Jul 14, 2021 | Discussions thread
Ali Senior Member • Posts: 1,969
Re: I am thinking to return a brand new 28-70mm f2 RF lens
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When I had the 5D, I had the 24-70 f/2.8 as well as primes; but I found myself using the 24-70 far more often, and the primes went unused.

So now I got just the 28-70, no primes; so far so good. Of course the 28-70 is considerably heavier than the EF 24-70, so it will be interesting to see what my feelings are if I try to travel with it.

Something like the 24-240 combined with a prime may be a better choice for travel, but I haven’t thought too deeply about that…

philipchai wrote:

Hi all,

I currently have below three lens:

RF 1.8 STM 35mm Macro

RF 1.8 STM 50mm

RF 1.2 L USM 85mm

I got lucky and I just ordered a 28mm-70mm f2 RF without have to wait backorder on Canon site. I ordered it and got it the next day. However, I realized it might be too big for me. I am not making any income out of any lens I buy for myself. So I am thinking carrying this 28-70mm RF f2 lens might not be a fun carry around camera for me as a hobbyist.

I am thinking to return this lens and get a RF f1.2 L 50mm lens and another cheap high aperture zoom lens from STM line up.

And I am to keep this RF 28-70mm f2 lens, I probably wont keep the prime RF 1.8 35mm and 50mm 1.8 STM lens.

What are you guys opinion?

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