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Canon RF 28-70 F/2 L

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A double-edged sword
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paratom wrote:

From 50/1.2 to 2870/2.0 there are 1.5 stops of difference.

From 2870 to 2470/2.8 it is one f-stop difference.

For me the 1 stop difference doesn't justify the big size and reduced wide angel of the 2870 vs the 2470.

Unless the big zoom is giving you angel-ic images.

For my taste the 2870 is too big. In this range I shoot subjects/people where I want to get close and where I do not want to put a monster lens in their face.

As I mentioned, I use this lens largely for shooting events and sports (where I am the paid photographer), and people expect that they’ll be getting their pictures taken. Maintaining excellent rapport is always important.

Even the 2470/2.8 is a little big for my taste.

Yes, when I want to stay low key, I love the stealth of a small lens on the M6ii with its discreet tilting LCD.

I wish Canon offered some high quality compact primes in the 1.4-1.8 range.

Another side of the double-edged sword that is the 28-70 is that it garners a LOT of attention from potential clients at these events. They’re always inquiring. Even other photographers get all goggle-eyed at this thing. I turn down way more work than I can ever possibly do, and yet still get myself into trouble (not enough free time!).

Alas.

R2

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