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Struggling between RF USM and STM lineup as an amateur

Started 3 weeks ago | Questions thread
Liteo New Member • Posts: 12
Re: Struggling between RF USM and STM lineup as an amateur

Glad I could help.

I don't own the 24-70 f2.8 but the 28-70 f2. During my initial tests, for the same shot in ideal conditions with them both at f2, the 28-70 was sharper all accross the frame. The overall rendition of the 28-70 was also way better (color, bokeh, etc). Another very important thing is that the 28-70 is more consistent, from a rendering standpoint, with the image delivered. You can achieve similar results with both of them most of the time, but the nifty fifty will require more work in post.

I think you don't see such comparisons (24-70 2.8 vs 50 1.8) because most of the pros have the 50 1.8 as a backup lens in their bag. The 10 fold price difference may also be a factor ^^

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Canon EOS 5D Mark II Canon EOS R6 Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 | C +4 more
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