Opinions on RF 28-70 F2 vs RF 24-70 F2.8

kinkindoll wrote:

Ephemeris wrote:

kinkindoll wrote:

Ali wrote:

kinkindoll wrote:

Hi all,

I would like to seek you guys opinion on the RF 24-70 F2.8 and RF 28-70 F2. I own the RF 24-105 F4 which is my everyday lens. The image quality and the zoom range are great and versatile. Recently, I sold some of my gears and thinking to fund a RF 24-70 or RF 28-70. I am going to keep my RF 24-105 but want a large aperture zoom lens. Initially, I was thinking the RF 24-70 F2.8 because the weight is lighter and the price is cheaper, but seems not a big difference

This seems like a good reason to go with the 28-70 rather than 24-70. The 28-70 with its f2 does rise to a unique level.

compared to RF 24-105 F4 although 1 stop of aperture difference.

Then I am thinking about the RF 28-70 F2, the aperture of this beast is 2 stop larger than F4, superb image quality but the weight and size is bulky and heavy, of course the price too. If I get the RF 24-70, will I regret of not getting 28-70 in the future ? Next month I will travel to Japan for family holiday, is the RF 28-70 too heavy and inconvenience for travelling ? Anyone who own RF 28-70, are you willing to carry this beast for holiday or travel oversea ? Thanks

I normally I don't have any problems taking photos for an extended period of time with the 28-70 - it's heavy, but not "awkward to hold and makes you tried after a few minutes" heavy like a 150-600, say.

As far as vacations, I have not brought it, but I would normally not bring the 24-70 either, but rather 24-240, or maybe something like the 24-105 if I had one. Or more likely a lighter setup like the M6II.

The 28-70 would be fabulous on a vacation for many cases, but you may need to supplement both the long and wise ends with other lenses.

Thanks, I have a RF 100-400 zoom lens in my travel bag, this lens is light weight with great optical quality. I don't have a 24-240 and I know this is a very nice zoom lens.

We have gone with the 28-70 F2 and the RF 24-105 will be sold.

RF 24-105 is a versatile lens, the extra zoom range from 70-105mm made a big different and that's why this is my everyday walk lens

I sold the EF 24-105 for the RF version and regretted it.

I was concerned over the lack of IS which is still a concern and the reduced focal length may have to be made up by using my feet a little more.