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Canon RF 28-70 F/2 L

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Re: A double-edged sword
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MAC wrote:

R2D2 wrote:

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.

exactly, the money lens!

Right-O.  And if I were strictly a portrait/wedding shooter I’d for sure have the big 50 and 85 L’s.

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.

mostly for fun, yep!

and occasionally for money

It’s truly amazing how capable the little M6ii is, even in the company of the R family.

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!).

it has to be a fun gig, or I turn it down

Ah, the life!  

R8 & RP & M6II for me so I can carry all 3

Easy on the wallet, easy on the shoulder, and easy to shoot!  You’re in a good place.  

Enjoy!

R2

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