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

Started Jul 14, 2021 | Discussions thread
ffabrici Senior Member • Posts: 1,352
Return the 28-70mm f2 RF lens
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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?

I tested out the RF 28-70 thoroughly before buying the RF 24-70, and although the 28-70 is a marvel of a lens, I knew that I would not use it as much as the 24-70 simply because of its weight and bulk.

If you are working in a studio that doesn't matter but if you carry it around with other lenses a whole day - it really does start to matter.

The reason for my recommendation is that you are in doubt. In my opinion and a way for me to make such decisions is that; if you buy such an expensive piece of equipment, you should be thrilled and certain - not in doubt :-).

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