Canon EF 28-70mm f/2.8L USM

[TWOLITREmedia]

I'm planning to buy 5Dc + 28-70L + 135L some time this/next year. Would it be enough for everyday walkaround? I'm kinda torn between 28-70 and used 24-70. 18mm on kit lens is wide enough for me so 28mm on FF shouldn't be much of a problem, but I found out that I like the shorter MFD on 24-70 more, which on should I buy? Also, a bit off (this) topic I liked the 135L more than the 70-200 f4L when I tested them at local store, but would it be too limiting if I buy 135L then 70-200 2-3 years later? Thanks in advance.

I would say grab 5Dc, then 28-70, then 135. The 135 + 5Dc is a magical combo, one that I am after by the end of the summer!

[saranw71]

I would say grab 5Dc, then 28-70, then 135. The 135 + 5Dc is a magical combo, one that I am after by the end of the summer!

Thank you! Would you recommend 28-70 over 24-70? Also, would I miss the newer stuff from my 550D/T2i? It's missing of big screen and sensor cleaning really got me... Can I see if the image is focused correctly / has right WB on 5Dc screen?

[Bleufire]

http://www.fredmiranda.com/24-70/

this review made my decision for the 28-70 over the 24-70. Didn't seem too significant improvements for the extra cost for me because it is a hobby. My first "real" L and I love it. (My first L was the EF-s 17-55 :-P IM KIDDING! or am I? )

[edigreg]

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[wernersl]

I shoot with both the 28-70 and 24-70. Here are my observations:

28-70 is better because...

colors seem more pleasing to me
bokeh slightly more pleasing
less expensive


24-70 is better because...

slightly more contrasty
newer
feels slightly more solid
weather sealed
more consistantly sharp...or shall i say more consistant focusing
less flare/ghosting, especially with bright lights at night
still serviced by canon
more pleasing finish


Thats not to say my 28-70 is not sharp. It does, however, miss more often than the copy of the 24-70 i use from time to time. i do like the color reproduction from my lens better. i kind of like that the zoom ring is not quite as tight as the 24-70, but the 24-70 does feel more solid because of it. they are both great lenses, and i wouldnt trade my 28-70 for a 24-70, however, it may still go for a trade to a 35mm 1.4L. havent made up my mind on that.


As to the above comments on the 70-200 f/4 vs 135 f/2 decision...go with the 135. you will find the f/4 more limiting than the lack of zoom, at least that will be the case for me when i trade. the 70-200 almost always stays in the bag for weddings for me. because of that i rent the 200 1.8 locally for weddings but will be getting the 135, as i cant afford the 200. the working distance of the 135 will be more pleasing. only reason i rent the 200 over the 135 is because my local calumet doesnt carry the 135 :confused:. but this paragraph is off topic and i apologize; just thought i would shed another opinion on the matter.

28-70 wide open:

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k188/wernersl/IMG_9866_web.jpg

[Nomadik]

Theres an ad in a local paper, someone selling a copy of this lens. Contemplating picking it up, but I'm kinda leaning towards the 16-35 2.8... just not sure which I should be looking at. Mark 1 or 2....

[TWOLITREmedia]

Well I gotta say, I was talking about getting rid of this lens a couple of months ago, but I have forced myself to pick it up more and I have fallen back in love!

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CIVIC Collective Product Shoot (http://www.flickr.com/photos/twolitremedia/6097326716/) by Emilio Ciccarelli | www.TWOLITREmedia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/twolitremedia/), on Flickr

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CIVIC Collective Product Shoot (http://www.flickr.com/photos/twolitremedia/6096781031/) by Emilio Ciccarelli | www.TWOLITREmedia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/twolitremedia/), on Flickr

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CIVIC Collective Product Shoot (http://www.flickr.com/photos/twolitremedia/6096736573/) by Emilio Ciccarelli | www.TWOLITREmedia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/twolitremedia/), on Flickr

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Facundo's 2011 Cosworth Powered Subaru STi (http://www.flickr.com/photos/twolitremedia/6072757315/) by Emilio Ciccarelli | www.TWOLITREmedia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/twolitremedia/), on Flickr

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Facundo's 2011 Cosworth Powered Subaru STi (http://www.flickr.com/photos/twolitremedia/6072759789/) by Emilio Ciccarelli | www.TWOLITREmedia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/twolitremedia/), on Flickr

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[Bleufire]

Those last three of the STi are FTW right there!

sick shots dude!

[TWOLITREmedia]

Those last three of the STi are FTW right there!

sick shots dude!

Thanks!

Full set here good sir: http://www.flickr.com/photos/twolitremedia/sets/72157627376211629/

[cdo221]

I love this lens even though my copy is from 1997!

[stos]

are all 28-70mm lenses "L" types? there is one on amazon that doesn't list it as "L."

[wernersl]

are all 28-70mm lenses "L" types? there is one on amazon that doesn't list it as "L."
all EF 28-70mm f/2.8L USM lenses are L's ;)

[Depp]

ISO 100 @ 28mm @ f3.5 on a 1D2n
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w110/boomer1954/013b.jpg
70mm @ f7.1
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w110/boomer1954/033b.jpg
28mm @ 7.1
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w110/boomer1954/019b.jpg
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w110/boomer1954/036b.jpg

[wernersl]

one from today...ok..10, but you get the idea!

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k188/wernersl/PigRace.gif

[Bleufire]

What body did you use for that wernserl?

[wernersl]

What body did you use for that wernserl?
5D.

[71sbeetle]

I got a 28-70mm f/2.8L in a package deal that I bought and I've been thinking of selling it (it's in the classifieds) because I already have a 24-105mm f/4.0L IS but maybe I should go out and use it, who knows I might actually like it better than the 24-105 ?

[wernersl]

I got a 28-70mm f/2.8L in a package deal that I bought and I've been thinking of selling it (it's in the classifieds) because I already have a 24-105mm f/4.0L IS but maybe I should go out and use it, who knows I might actually like it better than the 24-105 ?
i much prefer my 28-70 to the 2 copies of the 24-105's ive tried.

[71sbeetle]

i much prefer my 28-70 to the 2 copies of the 24-105's ive tried.

Really ? I love my 24-105, it's my go to lens. I guess I'll have to put the 28-70 on and lock up the 24-105 for a while :)

[wernersl]

I love this lens even though my copy is from 1997!
mines the same age! and yes, it lacks in some areas, but still remains in my bag until i find something better (or convince my wife to sell the zoom and let me get the 35L).

[wernersl]

Really ? I love my 24-105, it's my go to lens. I guess I'll have to put the 28-70 on and lock up the 24-105 for a while :)
the versatility and IS are nice on the 24-105, but i didnt like the f4, increased barrel distortion or contrast. seems that my 28-70 is contrastier, with better colors. of course those can be adjusted but its nice to see sooc. plus my 28-70 is sharper than the 3 105's ive used.

[71sbeetle]

No complaints on the sharpness of my 24-105 :) But as soon as it stops raining and I get a day off I'll try out the 28-70 :)

[wernersl]

No complaints on the sharpness of my 24-105 :) But as soon as it stops raining and I get a day off I'll try out the 28-70 :)
gotta love FL! grew up in orlando myself.

[mhazlett]

Just got mine today! Very excited, will post some photos from a basketball game I am going to shoot tomorrow with it.

[macui1]

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5R2V5694 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/conon-d-450/6808024079/) by macui1 (http://www.flickr.com/people/conon-d-450/), on Flickr
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5R2V5686 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/conon-d-450/6808025977/) by macui1 (http://www.flickr.com/people/conon-d-450/), on Flickr
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5R2V5673 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/conon-d-450/6808029859/) by macui1 (http://www.flickr.com/people/conon-d-450/), on Flickr

[Maverique]

Nevermind.

[axl_kollar]

just got my copy few days ago :)
touch soft towards 70mm (although in LR3.5 it reports only as 68mm) but superb otherwise. My first L glass and it definitely seems a keeper :)

[axl_kollar]

first samples, all on 7D:

57mm @ f2.8
http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/141814674.jpg

32mm f3.5
http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/141814668.jpg

57mm f2.8
http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/141814682.jpg

68mm (zoomed to 70) f2.8
http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/141814671.jpg

28mm f2.8
http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/141823453.jpg

[uOpt]

Hey, chaps. Not to go too off-topic but maybe somebody can help me? The plastic cap of the AF on/off switch on mine broke and the part isn't available from Canon anymore. I contacted two other places and they don't have the part. Anyone has a source? The part number is cy1-2753-000.

Thanks.

[macui1]

Hey, chaps. Not to go too off-topic but maybe somebody can help me? The plastic cap of the AF on/off switch on mine broke and the part isn't available from Canon anymore. I contacted two other places and they don't have the part. Anyone has a source? The part number is cy1-2753-000.

Thanks.

http://www.aide.ru/catalogue/inf/?id=17033&brand=1

[axl_kollar]

again from 7D, fully zoomed and wide open:
http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/141657610/original.jpg

[1337.]

just paid for mine last night! really excited to get it, some of these photos look great!

[mariteamwork]

When I finally finished studying for the day, I found this scene pretty amusing.

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Burning the midnight oil (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mariteamwork/7068862635/) by Erwin Jager (http://www.flickr.com/people/mariteamwork/), on Flickr

[axl_kollar]

1D3 28-70L @ 28/2.8
http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/142667849/original.jpg