Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM - The Brick

realmike15 wrote in post #10336562
Still can't decide between this and the 24-105. I understand the Pro's and Con's.

Why not rent both and try them out for yourself?

Once you decide to spend the extra cash for the 24-70L and once you mount that lens on your body for the first and once you see your first images with this rockstar lens you'll understand and never, ever worry about the cost of this lens again. There is a reason why it costs more than other, simular lenses. Because it's worth it. It will pay you back in so many ways once you own it. I just wish I had bought it sooner!

Oh, and its considered a macro lens as well. A lot of people never really think of it in these terms, but it does a wonderful job of getting close up detail. Add a 12mm extention tube to it and then you're really in there!

Look how sharp and creamy this lens can be all at once!

^^^ Well said and nice series Chas!

The 3rd flower pic is indeed the favorite.

CarbonFly wrote in post #10332819
First shots taken with my Brick!

Tell your wife not to break the trucks on those skates.

I snapped the front truck on my skates that have the same plates as your wifes and I wasn't happy with the replacement trucks. I lost some speed.
I'm no roller derbiest by a long shot. I have the Riedell 172 OG skates.

Did I mention "nice shots"!

KRUSH wrote in post #10338593
Tell your wife not to break the trucks on those skates.

I snapped the front truck on my skates that have the same plates as your wifes and I wasn't happy with the replacement trucks. I lost some speed.
I'm no roller derbiest by a long shot. I have the Riedell 172 OG skates.

Did I mention "nice shots"!

Wow, you really snapped a metal truck? That's amazing. She upgraded to these skates because her old ones had plastic trucks. I'll keep an eye out for any wear on them.

cant wait for mine.. so i can finally start using my 1DmkIIn

i wasnt home for fedex to deliver so i have to wait for them to try again tomorrow..

WOW, soooo looooong time ago i didn't post anything here, i hope to come back and post here again.
Well Done all!

Keeping it simple-

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I just bought this lens, and Im starting to really like it. I was worried about the weight of the lens and the non-IS, but it's seriously not a problem at all. I'm still learning and getting used to this lens. I'm loving it!!!

Here's what I've got so far:

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Well, it's hard to come up with real definative examples, but here are a couple:

Here's from the 24-105 @f/4:

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Has anyone got any low light photos using the 24-70mm?

400dabuser wrote in post #10351997
Has anyone got any low light photos using the 24-70mm?

Well, in low light this lens has an f/2.8 aperture, but beyond that low light performance is probably more about the sensor. A faster lens can give you a faster shutter speed, but the IQ comes from the sensor.

low light