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This is a trying time for me. I decided to bite the bullet and try out a 24-105 as I found 70 was just a little too short on my 5d. I'm heart broken though, the 24-70 has been a tank, and old friend of mine. I've only had it a little less then a year, but it's done an amazing job with everything I've thrown at it.
Is there any other camels that have made this step and can give me advice? The 24-70 was on my camera I would say 95% of the time (which makes me wonder why the hell I bought a 70-200 IS also), so I'm hoping the ever 35 will make a difference. Since I shoot more in studio ranging from 5.6~11 I don't think the 2.8 to 4 difference will be too noticable.....but I just need advice. Plus my copy is just so nice! Any one interested, I haven't placed it up yet but I am planning on selling the 24-70 with hood for $975 shipped if things go right. It's a little over a year old now (april 2005 is the build date). __________________
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[MarkIII/5Dmk2/Xti] [35 1.4L][85 1.2L II][16-35 2.8L][24-70 2.8L] [80-200 2.8L ] [580 EX II]
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Hi, I,ve just got my 24-70L after a long hard decision also. I thought about the 24-105L, but as I am using the 20D and I already have the 70-200 2.8 IS I went for the 24-70. I haven't really had time to evaluate my new lens yet, but I hope I can get the same impressive results that you have. I just need someone to model for me. You have some great pics in your gallery and I am assuming that most of the portraits were taken with the 24-70. What camera were you using prior to the 5D?
Hopefully my next upgrade will be to the 1dMk IIN. With its 1.3 crop factor my 24-70 will still be fine for what I will use it for. Ps. Great gallery website. |
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F1 Camel
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I've thought about replacing my 24-70 for a 24-105 on my 1Ds, but at this point, it's only been a thought.
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Bactrian
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[MarkIII/5Dmk2/Xti] [35 1.4L][85 1.2L II][16-35 2.8L][24-70 2.8L] [80-200 2.8L ] [580 EX II]
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I came from 20D to 1DMk2 and like the 24-70 f2.8L.
I am the sort that would not mind carrying a few extra lenses and extra bodies but I reckon the 24-105 f4L would give the full frame users a very versatile range. Btw, any direct comparison between 24-70 f2.8L and 24-105 f4L on image quality? Cheers KH Quote:
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Bactrian
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I 'm very happy with my 24-70 f 2.8 you cannot beat that lens
Well i use my 30D with 70-200mm non IS ,and my 24-70 with my Mark IIN I don't think you need a extra lens spent the $$ and get an extra Camera like a nice used 20d You will love it to have both lens at your fingertips at the same time Thanks Emmanuel |
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Vicuna
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I don't have first hand experience, but reading Fred Miranda reviews I found that most liked their 24-70's and many did not like their 24-105 as well. (Based on overall rating #)
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Alpaca
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I am very happy with the 24-105. My copy is extremely sharp with great color! No knocks on the 24-70 just compliments on the 24-105.
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Vicuna
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I absolutely love my 24-70L. It's imagery is great although it is a pretty heavy chunk!
It has made me rethink my primary battery of lenses. I had the 17-40 f/4L, 28-135 IS and the 70-200 f/4L. That was a pretty nice setup with the 17-40L giving me 11mm wider than the 28-135 IS. However, after purchasing the 24-70L (I got a great deal on a minty one from a pro who was converting to the 24-105mm F/4L IS lens) the 17-40L just didn't seem wide enough. It was only 7mm wider than the 24-70L. Hardly enough to keep an expensive lens like that for. I have replaced it with the 12-24mm f/4 Tokina. I absolutely love that lens and it makes a great partner with the 24-70L. My old friend the 17-40L will soon go the Ebay route. Nice thing about L lenses is that if you buy one used, you will always get your money back when selling it. |
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Bactrian
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Hmm..I don't know...the 24-70 mm 2.8 L is a great lens and very sharp. Will the 24-105, as it is covering a wider focal range, be as sharp? Not only that..you'd be sacrificing 2.8 for 4.0 !
I reckon the 70mm can be a bit short on the 5D, for headshots...but you can do as I did, and get a 135 mm 2.0 L prime... I absolutely love the 135mm !! __________________
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