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

Started Jul 14, 2021 | Discussions thread
OP philipchai New Member • Posts: 6
Re: I am thinking to return a brand new 28-70mm f2 RF lens
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French Fry wrote:

Hi,

You may want to think about why you ordered this lens in the first place. What gap were you trying to fill?

If you want the flexibility of a zoom, consider taking a look at the 24-70 F2.8, or the 24-105 F4. Both are excellent zooms that are far lighter and easier to carry all day.

If you don't want a zoom, stick with primes.

Hi French Fry,

When I first ordered it so quickly because I did watched a lot of youtube videos about how they able to replace all primes with this lens except for 85mm RF 1.2L.

Also, a lot of people saying this is backordered, but then two days ago I went on Canon site, it shows it is in stock, so I quickly ordered it and I got it yesterday.

The problem I found with this 28-70mm f2 lens is really the size and weights... I know its big and 3lbs, but I am even more shocked when I see it in real life in front of my eyes...

Especially if I bring it to travel with me... Carrying 3lbs in my hand including my EOS R5, I dont think that would be comfortable vs me just holding a 35mm STM f1.8 or a 50mm f1.2 L USM.

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Canon EOS R5 Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM
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