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Canon RF 28-70 F/2 L

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Re: How?

ZX11 wrote:

Ray Chen wrote:

R2D2 wrote:

The 28-70 is incomparable.

For its list price of $3100, it's saved me from buying $9,450 worth of fast prime lenses (Canon MSRP).

  • RF 85mm f/1.2 (non-DS, although I'd probably buy the DS, +$300)
  • RF 50mm f/1.2
  • EF 35mm f/1.4 II
  • EF 28mm f/1.4 (Sigma)
  • EF 24mm f/1.4 II

That does not make any sense unless you didn't need f/1.2 or f/1.4. That one (and +) stop is very special IMO.

I'll chime in because I asked the same in another thread, got an answer, and he takes awhile to respond.

It's not that the RF 28-70 f2 technically does what those other lenses do but that getting his RF 28-70 f2 ended his burning desire for those lenses. He canceled plans to buy those primes once he had that zoom. Therefore, saved lots of $$.

Your answer is right on the money. Thanks friend!

I’ve been so darn busy with shoots (and editing). Finally got caught up today, and taking some time for myself this weekend (going owl hunting with some friends!).

Cheers,

R2

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