EF 24-105 L vs. 24-70mm f2.8L

[geto10]

I had the 24-105, but switches to 24-70 which I love.. Very sharp and fast!

[HoldyourfireAl]

Originally Posted by geto10

I had the 24-105, but switches to 24-70 which I love.. Very sharp and fast!

But don't you miss the reach? What was wrong with the 24-105?

[Kujo]

I have the 24-105 and its a really great lens. Its become my working lens now as its got a good range and really sharp shots. I haven't done any statue shots with this yet, its too dark when I get home from work!

This was an attempt at doing a HDR shot.


This is just a normal shot. Both handheld.

[geto10]

Originally Posted by HoldyourfireAl

But don't you miss the reach? What was wrong with the 24-105?

Nah, tbh I don't really need 105mm.. way too much.. 70mm is perfect for me.

[Upitnik]

My main problems with zooms are: the picture quality lacks that of primes and the weight of 2.8 zooms is too much. Handhelding 70-200 f/2.8 on a session with kids is ridiculous. And only with f/2.8 and faster lenses will the vertical line-sensitive sensor at the center AF point function to attain high-precision focusing which is in my experience a big deal. But for studio shooting the 24-105 is without a flaw. I repeat MY EXPERIENCE.

[P1X4R]

beautiful shots guys! the 24-105 is a joy to shoot outdoors.

[HoldyourfireAl]

Let's keep talking!

[P1X4R]

Originally Posted by Upitnik

My main problems with zooms are: the picture quality lacks that of primes and the weight of 2.8 zooms is too much. Handhelding 70-200 f/2.8 on a session with kids is ridiculous. And only with f/2.8 and faster lenses will the vertical line-sensitive sensor at the center AF point function to attain high-precision focusing which is in my experience a big deal. But for studio shooting the 24-105 is without a flaw. I repeat MY EXPERIENCE.

i favor primes myself. i especially love the 135L. sharp wide open! i rarely shoot wide but this lens excels at f/2!

i just threw a monkey wrench at ya Al!

[HoldyourfireAl]

Originally Posted by P1X4R

i favor primes myself. i especially love the 135L. sharp wide open! i rarely shoot wide but this lens excels at f/2!

i just threw a monkey wrench at ya Al!

My main problem is this...

I have the stock lens, but it isn't the sharpest.

I have the 60mm lens, but when taking pics of people at events or buildings or other objects, it's a pain because I have to move sooo far away!

I love the sharpness of the 60mm, but I need something that's both versatile & sharp. I want to be able to take a pic of my nieces in the backyard & capture a rabbit or bird that is out of reach with the 60mm.

[Tyz1on]

I would go with what seems to be one of the most versatile and highest quality lens that I have seen recommended on this forum and a few others as well. Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens. It's on my shopping list. I hope to have the 17-55 and an L series zoom telephoto as my two carry around lens'. For the L series I was thinking either the 70-200mm f/2.8 L "IS" lens or the EF 100-400mm f/4.5- 5.6L IS USM. After that I will look for some primes like the 50mm f/1.4 USM to do controlled shots.