Having toyed with the idea of getting 'the big lens' I have decided that this year I should hire a couple of big lenses before parting with more money than my car is worth.
Instead I have decided that I should get a standard lens to replace the 18 50 that came with the camera. So here is the question. Is the 28-70 2.8L any good? They seam to be almost the price of a SH 17-40 cheaper than the SH 24-70 2.8L I have seen.
Or should i part with more cash and try to find a SH 24-105f4 is.
This will be the standard close range dolphin lens/ remote shooting lens so it could do to nbe fast focussing
Check your camera manuals to see if either camera has any of the more sensitive 'cross type' sensors in the autofocus array. If they do, then a 2.8 lens will give you slightly faster and more accurate focus than an f4 lens - especially in lower light conditions. However, if you're shooting from something like a boat, then the slower IS lens may be of more use.
I can't speak for the 28-70 nor the 24-105IS, but have found the 24-70 to be an excellent lens.
Posted by Nick Hanson on February 12, 2008 at 5:44 AM
Ian,
Back when I was taking photographs I had the 28-70 f/2.8 L lens, which I found to be an excellent lens.
I believe the 24-70 then replaced this lens, so you may be better of purchasing one of these unless you can pick up a good secondhand 28-70.
Nick
Posted by Paul Ashton on February 12, 2008 at 2:32 PM
The 24-70 is an excellent lens capable of producing outstanding results. The down side and my only critisism is that for a walk about lens is heavy and bulky. You should perhaps look at the f4 which is much smaller and lighter. My personal opinion is that if you're intent on buying a zoom you should stick to something in the 3 power range. ie. 24-70 70-200
The other question I suppose is which f4, if I go for the 17 - 40 will I miss the gap from 40 to 60?
Ian Hay
Posted by Nick Hanson on February 14, 2008 at 5:08 AM
Ian,
I also had the 17-40, which is a great lens. I purchased this about a year after the 28-70, and must admit I probably used the 17-40 more, but it was good to have that little extra reach when required.
Discussion
5 repliesInstead I have decided that I should get a standard lens to replace the 18 50 that came with the camera. So here is the question. Is the 28-70 2.8L any good? They seam to be almost the price of a SH 17-40 cheaper than the SH 24-70 2.8L I have seen.
Or should i part with more cash and try to find a SH 24-105f4 is.
This will be the standard close range dolphin lens/ remote shooting lens so it could do to nbe fast focussing
Thanks
Ian Hay
I can't speak for the 28-70 nor the 24-105IS, but have found the 24-70 to be an excellent lens.
Back when I was taking photographs I had the 28-70 f/2.8 L lens, which I found to be an excellent lens.
I believe the 24-70 then replaced this lens, so you may be better of purchasing one of these unless you can pick up a good secondhand 28-70.
Nick
The other question I suppose is which f4, if I go for the 17 - 40 will I miss the gap from 40 to 60?
Ian Hay
I also had the 17-40, which is a great lens. I purchased this about a year after the 28-70, and must admit I probably used the 17-40 more, but it was good to have that little extra reach when required.
Nick