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canon 24-70mm f/2.8L - how this perform today

Started Aug 30, 2015 | User reviews
remisej
remisej New Member • Posts: 11
canon 24-70mm f/2.8L - how this perform today

if you don't mind carrying a 2 pound lens all day, this is one of the best one-lens-setup to go with. discontinued by canon already, still a great second hand buy. i would pit this combo against a 5d mark 3 with a non L lens and get the same sharpness, especially if shooting portraits. except the weight, nothing to dislike about this lens. i was also able to test this in a studio setting with all the supporting equipment i could want.. the lens produced crisp results. it's like having all standard prime lenses in one heavy lens. i would highly recommend carrying this with a sling strap. you won't feel that much weight while roaming around, because your shoulder and back carry it instead of your neck. it's too heavy to make for a travel lens. get a 35 or 40mm instead. for studio work, this is the perfect alternative to the newer version.

 remisej's gear list:remisej's gear list
Nikon D7100 Fujifilm X-M1 Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F1.8G Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Zoom lens • Canon EF • 8014A005
Announced: Sep 29, 2002
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