Topic: Giving in to temptation: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

[MikeW]

Sigh... Hope I never have to explain this purchase to the mrs...

Anyone want a gently used Canon 28-135 IS 3.5-5.6?   

[MikeW]

mmm... bokah....

[ChitownTaper]

If you're lookin to sell that 28-135 drop me a PM

[jpschust]

your shot looks like it has gone through velvia at like 90%

[MikeW]

your shot looks like it has gone through velvia at like 90%

Hahaha... yeah, the color temp difference is weird... the compact fluorescent in the background is a lot different than the flash lit foreground.

[MikeW]

Since ChitownTaper isn't getting back to me:







First $300 gets the lens, cap, hood, and a UV filter, all in original boxes... I pick up the shipping.  It goes to ebay in a few weeks if there are no bites here.

[pjdavep]

Since ChitownTaper isn't getting back to me:

First $300 gets the lens, cap, hood, and a UV filter, all in original boxes... I pick up the shipping.  It goes to ebay in a few weeks if there are no bites here.

PM sent...

Later,
   pjdavep

[Guide Pup Raiser]

YOU are gonna be so happy with that newer lens.... I have one -- and it's is the bomb-diggity.. Enjoy!

Sigh... Hope I never have to explain this purchase to the mrs...
 

[Chrisedge]

How is that EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM lens??? I'm considering this for my Rebel XT, as a main walkaround. I KNOW L glass is better, but I'm looking for a decent starter lens.

[dmonterisi]

the 24-70 is an incredible lens.  and it is an "L" lens.  it's a little long on the short end as your only lens however if you want to do real landscapes and cityscapes.  the 24mm on a 1.6x crop camera like the dreb means the shortest effective focal length is about 38mm which is not very wide.  you may also consider the 17-40 f4L as well.  it just depends on what you shoot.  the 24-70 is my main lens on the 20d and i haven't found a comparable lens as far as deep colors, contrast and sharpness go.  on the downside, it's pricey and it's pretty damn big so it's not very discreet at all.

[MattD]

i haven't found a comparable lens as far as deep colors, contrast and sharpness go.

I'm surprised you'd rate it over your 135/2 in those categories. Did you mean in that focal range?

[dmonterisi]

i haven't found a comparable lens as far as deep colors, contrast and sharpness go.

I'm surprised you'd rate it over your 135/2 in those categories. Did you mean in that focal range?

sorry, i meant to say of the zooms that i have had.  the 135/2 outperforms pretty much every lens i have owned, but i consider the primes and zooms separately.

[ditto]

How is that EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM lens??? I'm considering this for my Rebel XT, as a main walkaround. I KNOW L glass is better, but I'm looking for a decent starter lens.

It's a big heavy lens that will feel odd on the XT, unless you have the grip--which is a highly recommended accessories for the XT.  If you have the grip the 24-70L will balanced better.

[jpschust]

How is that EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM lens??? I'm considering this for my Rebel XT, as a main walkaround. I KNOW L glass is better, but I'm looking for a decent starter lens.

It's a big heavy lens that will feel odd on the XT, unless you have the grip--which is a highly recommended accessories for the XT.  If you have the grip the 24-70L will balanced better.

i disagree.  it's neither that big nor that heavy, plus you should be holding your camera by your lens anyways if it is big enough- its a more stable shot.

[ditto]

How is that EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM lens??? I'm considering this for my Rebel XT, as a main walkaround. I KNOW L glass is better, but I'm looking for a decent starter lens.

It's a big heavy lens that will feel odd on the XT, unless you have the grip--which is a highly recommended accessories for the XT.  If you have the grip the 24-70L will balanced better.

i disagree.  it's neither that big nor that heavy, plus you should be holding your camera by your lens anyways if it is big enough- its a more stable shot.

OK Jonny it's not as heavy  as a 300 or 400 2.8. 

I've owned both ( and most of the Canon L lenses ) and stand by my opinion.  Try holding your XT with a demo of the 24-70L.  You can come to your own conclusions.  Larger hands require the XT grip and the grip helps to stabilize the lens.  Maybe Jonny has little hands, but great technique