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

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Kokopelli_Rocks
Kokopelli_Rocks Veteran Member • Posts: 3,661
Re: 24-70mm f2.8 seemed like a no-brainer

I have used the original EF 24-70 f2.8 for many years. I have a great copy of the lens and used the lens for years. I still have the lens, but have not tried in on my R5.  I like using my RF 24-105 f4 and find it very fun to use.

I have kept the lens for two reasons, one I have a nice copy, two the used price is not worth selling the lens. With that said, unless you are under big financial pressure, I would go with either the EF II or the RF lens. If you are doing commercial work you need to have reliable high quality equipment.  I have heard there were a lot of copy variations of lens quality with the version 1 of the lens. In addition, I have read several older versions of lens are having issues with an internal ribbon cable failing.

I don't know much about the Sigma version you are talking about, I did buy a Sigma 24-70 f2.8 EX about 18 years ago and I never really liked the lens. I actually gave the lens to a friend.  I am not saying not to consider the Sigma, I find their newer Art lenses delivering amazing quality.

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