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24-70mm f2.8 seemed like a no-brainer

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yerach
yerach Regular Member • Posts: 353
Re: 24-70mm f2.8 seemed like a no-brainer
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atolk wrote:

As a part-time sports and event photographer, I think I am long overdue to add a 24-70mm f2.8 lens to my bag. The only lens more useful seems to be a 70-200mm f2.8, which I own. I have been getting by with an EF 24-105mm f4, but I am ready to upgrade in time for the homecoming game and indoor basketball.

Just when I thought an EF 24-70mm would be a no-brainer and simply a matter of finding a good used copy for about $1,400, I more or less instantly become aware of

1. RF 24-70mm f2.8 at $2,400 (new)

2. Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 DG OS HSM Art $1,200 (new)

3. RF 28-70 f2 $3,100 (new)

and all of a sudden I am in the familiar place: analysis paralysis and incessant video review watching.

Who has good advice on how I should approach this choice?

I do have 6D as my second body, so an EF version of any lens has some additional appeal from that perspective.

As usual, I am probably overlooking another valid option, but I have my hands full with these four.

RF lenses in general are apparently sharper (not that the EF 24-70 was a slouch...), and overall better optically, i own the 28-70 and it's probably one of the nicest zooms i've ever owned, the 24-70 also seems like a great lens, i had a little chance to play with it before i chose the 28-70.

BUT we're speaking twice the nearly price (for the 24-70) or more (for the 28-70), so it really comes down to what you're compromising for it (a longer holiday, a new prime, a couple dozen beers, or bread and milk...).

the best bargain here is definitely the sigma, it seems to be comparable to the EF, and in some aspects even better, plus it's back compatible with your 6D.

whatever you choose good luck with it!

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