Canon 24-70, 3.5 Opinion

[Harry Settle]

I'm looking at lens options again and have been looking at the Canon 24-70 in the 3.5 aperture as I don't really have a requirement for 2.8, and the price difference is wide. I have also been looking at the new Tamron 28-85 2.8 but I'm wondering if I'd then miss having the 24mm.

[kawter2]

didnt know there was a Canon 24-70 that isn't a 2.8L

[Harry Settle]

OOPS! 24-85. Thanks, the numbers are getting confusing the more I shop.

[planesh00ter]

I bought mine used and it was a great bargin, a exellent lens, and fast

[LouDawg]

I have the 24-70 f/2.8L and have used the 24-85 f/3.5-4.5. The 24-70L is a MUCH better built lens and much higher quality overall. The f/2.8 is extremely useful for me for indoor sports and candids without flash--not sure if that applies to you. The 24-85 however, is not a terrible lens and would be good as start in that focal range. The autofocus on the 24-70 vs the 24-85 seems to be very similar to me.