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

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Ephemeris
Ephemeris Senior Member • Posts: 1,186
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

Before we bought the 28-70 I was concerned over tha lack of IBIS. People here basically between them said it's not an issue. I can't say it is or isn't at the moment.

  1. 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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