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

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OP kinkindoll Regular Member • Posts: 249
Re: Opinions on RF 28-70 F2 vs RF 24-70 F2.8

cantdrive55 wrote:

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).

ah... I checked the spec again, the size of RF 28-70 is 104mm x 140mm and the 24-70 is 88mm x 126mm, it is bulky and big compare to 28-70.

also I don't want to draw people attention to look at my camera and lens which I am in the street or on vacation.

For the price in Australia, now it is on sale the RF 24-70 is AUD3230 and the RF 28-70 is about AUD 4250, 1K difference.

I will go to the camera store this weekend to look at the size of these beasts. Hope they have the display I can play around

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