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

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 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

Mine is insured, 28-70s attract attention good and bad.
The M and upcoming RF-S really are up to task here. Lightweight, don’t draw attention. I do drag my 28-70 all over the place, vacations included, but there is a time for everything.

If you’re seeing special people? Yes. It’s meant to do events. I should’ve taken it to California last family visit and didn’t. Sight seeing? Consider an R10 and 18-150. Done.