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

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cantdrive55 New Member • Posts: 21
Re: Opinions on RF 28-70 F2 vs RF 24-70 F2.8

I was debating between the two and ended up buying the 24-70.  My reasons below:

  1. I was already concerned about the weight/size of the 24-70.  And I knew I would probably never want to travel with the 28-70.  The 24-70 is already giant compared to my EF lenses and is on the edge of being too big to take when packing light.
  2. I wanted that extra wide angle to 24mm.  I really like wide angle shots and having that extra 4mm is meaningful to me.
  3. I wanted image stabilization
  4. Unlike a lot of people who say the 28-70 removed their need to buy primes, I like primes and will be buying the RF 35L whenever it comes out.

But, everybody has their own reasons, so I'm sure many would opt for the 28-70 and of course be very happy with it (as I'm sure I would have been if I'd gone for it).

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