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09/15/2008 06:37:01 AM · #1 |
I am considering swapping my 17-85IS lens for either a Canon 24-105mm L f/4 or 24-70mm L f/2.8 .... I assume the quality of the pictures is the same and just the 70 is going to be faster if required.
Has anyone swapped one in preference for the other? |
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09/15/2008 07:07:15 AM · #2 |
I have 24-105 as my primary lens. IS works great. I have not used 24-70 but sometimes I feel I needed a faster lens for available light photography. But anyway, I have 50mm 1.4 to fill the need.
Do note that both the lenses a tad heavy for 400d but might be well balanced on 40d. |
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09/15/2008 07:22:26 AM · #3 |
Originally posted by Tej:
I have 50mm 1.4 to fill the need.
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I was thinking exactly the same as I have one of them as well, and leaning towards the 24-105 for extra range |
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09/15/2008 07:54:17 AM · #4 |
For a "carry around lens", I would consider the 24-105 to be the better choice with it's longer reach. If you're thinking of wedding photography at all, then the 24-70 with it's f/2.8 aperture is the way to go.
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09/15/2008 08:38:18 AM · #5 |
| With the 'new' canons that has usable ISO up to 12800 the f4 will be more than fast enough.... if you need a fast one. I have never regretted getting the 24-15vs the 24-70... |
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09/15/2008 08:43:45 AM · #6 |
One thing you shouldn't lose sight of... faster ISO doesn't solve everything. You still have to be able to focus in the dark and that's where an f/2.8 lens becomes important. For one thing, the f/2.8 lenses let in more light for focusing, for another, Canon's auto focus system uses a more accurate sensor when an f/2.8 lens is attached.
So I would still maintain that if wedding work is being done, an f/2.8 lens is the better choice because of the dimly lit areas and the movement. (I realize nobody asked about weddings, I am only using this extra info to explain when/where f/2.8 is important)
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09/15/2008 08:50:08 AM · #7 |
| I agree with dwterry. The 24-105 is your best bet unless you shoot regularly in low light situations. |
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09/15/2008 08:52:25 AM · #8 |
| 2.8 will give a more shallow depth of field as well |
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