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Which zoom lens/lenses (24-105, 24-240, 70-200 etc)?

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NowHearThis
NowHearThis Veteran Member • Posts: 4,592
zoom lens/lens: 24-105/4!
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LennyLevino wrote:

I am looking for a nice zoom lens or two to complete my travel and hiking kit. I have a Canon R6 and the following RF lenses currently: 15-30mm STM, 16mm STM, 50mm STM, 85mm STM.

I am mainly debating between the RF 24-240mm f/4.5-6.3 IS USM, vs RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 STM + RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM. Locally, the price for either kit would be about the same ($900).

The benefits of the 24-240mm is I would have only one lens that could do pretty much all I need. But with the two lens setup would gain almost twice the focal length. I'm guessing telephoto range (around 200mm+) would be better on the RF 100-400 as well.

A third option is to get the 70-200mm f/4L. It could probably become more of a hassle though as I can't just walk outside with one lens attached to the camera and expect to capture most of what I want/need.

So here are the kits I could do and fit in my camera bag, combining with the lenses I already own:

My recommendation - start with 1 add the other later  (24-105 | 100-400mm):

1. RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 (already own)
2. RF 24-105mm f/4 (yes, just the F4 version)
3. RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 ($599) Save up for this if you really want it and don't have the cash right now - or keep saving for something better or different.

Pros: In the history of 24-1xx/4 (or similar zooms) there are only 2 that are actually great.  So good in fact that most 24-70/2.8s aren't as good optically.  Canon's RF is one, the Nikon Z24-120/4 is the other.  If you care about image quality you'll skip everything else to own this.
Cons: You might think cost, Until you try it.  After which you'll beg, borrow, or steal to have it.

Pay once, cry once.  You will never ever regret having great glass.

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