24-70mm2.8L Pros-Cons

Thanks guys for your comments.
I've had a good play with this lens 24-70mm 2.8L at my local Jessops emporium - they were very patient with me. Thanks to the female assistant who did not try to pressure me in any way. I have decided to put this purchase on hold for a while - However, I was not 100% convinced the definition was all that great and it was rather bigger and heavier than I might want to lug around. Note:- I did say I'd put it on hold - my compulsitivity factor might just get the better of me yet. I'll let you know later. I've been thinking of the advantages of the f2.8 for low light focus.
Regards
Ray

>>The Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 EX DG Macro is seriously worth checking out as well. I was very impressed with the head to head fstopjojo did last week and from user feedback and posted images. This is a brand new lens. Do a search for the test here and check out the images from the Sigma and the Canon L. You can then decide if you want to spend the extra.

Like Andy I have the Tamron and respect its ability, so worth looking at all three.<<

the sigma is 205 gms heavier than the tamron and takes an 82mm filter and it's also longer and larger in diameter....the tamron takes a 67mm filter just like the canon 70-200L f4.

in fact the tamron is the most compact in it's class and has optics equal to or better than (depending on the source) to the sigma and the canon 24-70L.

of course with the tamron you also lose 4mm on the wide end.

ed rader

I continue to be stunned by how heavy this lens is..

regarding the onboard flash catching tghe lens hood.. Yup.. and with the exception of the 28mm prime,.. every other lens I own has this same problem with built in flash... and I mean EVERY other lens I own.

(posted on wrong thread..sorry...)

Weight is it's only drawback but you'll get used to it once you see the results; you can't go wrong with the 24-70L arguably Canon's best walkaround zoom.
Alternative: 24-105L IS, a tad lighter.

Canon 24-70 is a great lens. Ideal for portraits and much else. My moneymaker!

There isn't a whole lot I don't dig about the 24-70mm f/2.8L...

If money isn't a problem get the 24-70L. I can't really think of any cons because there were no situations where it was needed that it let me down. I knew how heavy it was so weight has never been an issue. The only con would be the price. I'm 100% satisfied with this lens, I'm fortunate to be able to afford it; but even I wince when I have to shell out $$$ to get "quality" gear. I guess I'm from the school of get the best that you can afford. Good luck!

I have one and love it. It's my most-used lens by far - never lets me down or disappoints.

i loved the focal length of my 24-70
too bad i got a soft copy and i sent it back and bought a razor sharp 35L
but I still want that focal length again
and the lens was very heavy but that didnt bother me

I'll be buying the 24-70 L in the next few weeks.. currently have the Tamron but feel let down at times with the slow AF. Can't wait to get it!

Some are saying they bought a 35L in place or in the mean time. I say - buy both!

august23 wrote in post #3016599
Some are saying they bought a 35L in place or in the mean time. I say - buy both!

I will definitely own both..... in the not so distant future

I should probably mention that I also own the Sigma 17-70mm. The focal length of the Canon lens may seem redundant, but I use it for concert shooting, as it has a constant f/2.8, which the Sigma doesn't have.

In all honesty, If I didn't need the f/2.8, I probably wouldn't have gotten the lens. Don't get me wrong; it's a great lens, and worth every penny I think. I know it's definitely gotten the "money shot" for me on more than one occasion. I do like the Sigma too, though...

I have all three of these lenses and am trying to figure out which two to sell. The Tamron was my money-maker for many years and never let me down - low light or not. The Sigma's 'da bomb, too. But I took pictures of my toes (which you'll never see!) and tested the BG of each picture - the Canon won hands down, but none of them were slouches in the image department.

The resale value of all 3 lenses is good, get what you can afford. If you get a bad copy, send it back and try another.

BTW, the Canon is heavy as hell for a walkaround lens - FOR ME, but I plan to get used to it real soon.

The bottom line will always fall back on you and your wallet. Bestaluck!

Honeybee