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cccp145
2nd of November 2007 (Fri), 03:08
Which would you choose? 17-55F/2.8 or 24-70F/2.8
amironsi
2nd of November 2007 (Fri), 04:40
i would go for the 24-70 f/2.8 cause i need the focal length 70
gheesom
2nd of November 2007 (Fri), 05:05
What camera have you got? FF or Crop? is 24 wide enough for what you do? is 55 long enough?
Wedding Shooter
2nd of November 2007 (Fri), 05:41
17-55 on a crop body. 24-70 on full frame.
tim
2nd of November 2007 (Fri), 07:08
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=255604
trantz
2nd of November 2007 (Fri), 08:34
24-70 2.8 is L glass too. unless you're referring to the Sigma ver.
GertS
2nd of November 2007 (Fri), 12:46
Depends on your camera. If 1.3 crop or full frame, the 17-55 doesn't work as it's for 1.6 crop designed.

The 17-55 has IS too, which is great for low light conditions, as you can reduce shutter speed.
There were several reports about failures of the 17-55, my 24-70L has never let me down in over 40.000 images.
Padawan Dad
2nd of November 2007 (Fri), 12:50
I have a crop, and love my 17-55 IS. If I had a FF, I would want to check out the 24-105L IS before the 24-70L IF f/4 isn't an issue.
stathunter
2nd of November 2007 (Fri), 13:16
17-55 on a crop body. 24-70 on full frame.

Ditto

EDIT: plus the 24-70 is not IS...from what I remember
mezorn26
2nd of November 2007 (Fri), 13:35
Ditto

EDIT: plus the 24-70 is not IS...from what I remember


If the 24-70 2.8 L were IS this would never even be a question;)
Niraj
2nd of November 2007 (Fri), 14:31
24-70 2.8 is L glass too. unless you're referring to the Sigma ver.

Sigma isn't too bad you know... especially as it uses the Excellence range of glass.

I have a crop, and love my 17-55 IS. If I had a FF, I would want to check out the 24-105L IS before the 24-70L IF f/4 isn't an issue.

24-105L IS.... that's my choice for sure... my next lens :)

For the sake of the OP i'd go with the 17-55...
amonline
2nd of November 2007 (Fri), 15:14
17-55 on a crop body. 24-70 on full frame.
That's pretty much the rule.
Bionic Frog
2nd of November 2007 (Fri), 15:26
I've got the 17-55mm 2.8 and it's a great lens but, for wedding use I'm thinking of getting the 24-70mm 2.8. I find the shortfall between 55mm and 70mm of my 70-200mm frustrating, especially when you're restricted in how far you can move around.

I've also used the 24-105mm and wasn't overly impressed. Don't get me wrong, it's a solid lens and the range is useful but the long end seems a touch soft.

Just my opinion, for what it's worth.

Regards,