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

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

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.

If there’s any way you can afford the 28-70 I would choose it over any of the others based on the max aperture advantage alone.  Being able to double your shutter speed (or halve your ISO) when shooting indoor sports is simply invaluable.  Eye AF is just fast enough for basketball (you have an R5/R6?), and this lens is Sharp wide open.

Yes, it’s big, but it’s fine if you’re out on a dedicated shoot, right?  

Best of luck with your quest!

R2

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