24-105 replacement

[painya]

Hello all, I am looking for a faster replacement for my 24-105. I will be able to finance it through selling that lens. And about 250$ extra dollars (maybe a bit more). I was thinking about the 28-70 canon. What are your thoughts? I would use this lens for event shooting and some landscape.
Thanks
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[ajfotofilmagem]

Canon 28-70L has very good image in the center of the frame, but not noticeably better than 24-105L in image corners.

I particularly think 28mm is not wide angle enough to events indoors.

 

[painya]

Canon 28-70L has very good image in the center of the frame, but not noticeably better than 24-105L in image corners.

I particularly think 28mm is not wide angle enough to events indoors.

I should have mentioned I also own a 24mm 1.8 sigma, and 16-28 2.8 tokina

 

[ajfotofilmagem]

Since the Tokina 16-28mm is a beautiful lens, I would sell 24mm F1.8 to help buy a Canon 24-70mm F2.8 ii

 

[painya]

Has anyone had any experience with the sigma 24-70? And if I sell both the 24 and 24-105 I only have 1200$ so the 24-70 2.8 ii is out of budget.

 

[painya]

How about the Tamron 24-70?

 

[ajfotofilmagem]

The Sigma 24-70 is already an old project, and chromatic aberration is visible. The new Tamron 24-70 F2.8 VC has better image quality, and offers image stabilization. See comparison of both the link below.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=805&Camera=453&Sample=0&FLI=0&API=0&LensComp=786&CameraComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=0

 

[painya]

Wow the sigma sure gets soft at 70mm. Thanks for the link.

 

[Deleted member 91053]

Having recently sold my 24-105 to help fund a 24-70 F2.8 L V2, I would suggest that you wait (save) and go for it!
The 24-105 is very good (though not perfect) in my opinion so I don't see the point in spending your hard earned cash for a minor (if any) upgrade. I waited until I save (and sold) enough to get the 24-70 V2 - was it worth it? YES!

 

[ajfotofilmagem]

It seems to me that the OP decided that F2.8 is the thing missing in your current lens.

I agree that Canon 24-70 F2.8 II is the safest choice, and higher performance. But Tamron 24-70 F2.8 VC offers good image quality, and still has image stabilizer.

If one does not need a weather sealed lens, Tamron is a good option.

 

[TeT]

Has anyone had any experience with the sigma 24-70? And if I sell both the 24 and 24-105 I only have 1200$ so the 24-70 2.8 ii is out of budget.

Where were you planning on selling the lenses and clearing $1200.00?

 

[drmikeinpdx]

When I rented the Tamron 24-70 F2.8 VC a few years ago, it had some trouble focusing in low light (on my 5D3). Could be a problem for event photography.

Has anyone tried that lens recently and can you report on the low light focus ability?

I recently took advantage of the decreased price and purchased the Canon 24-70 F/2.8 L II and it is everything they say it is.

 

[Mitch.Conner]

Has anyone had any experience with the sigma 24-70? And if I sell both the 24 and 24-105 I only have 1200$ so the 24-70 2.8 ii is out of budget.

Where were you planning on selling the lenses and clearing $1200.00?

I see the sale getting $900-$1000 max. 24-105 white box lenses are available new for $600, lowering the used price to less than that. 24/1.8 Sigma lenses are available for $350 new.

I'd go with the Tamron 24-70/2.8 VC unless you're like me and hoping that Canon will surprise us and release a 24-70/2.8 IS some time shortly after the 5D4 is released.

 

[Chris Jankowski]

To the OP:
What about getting more agressive:
Selling your 24, 50, 24-105 and 7D and buying 24-70 F2.8 USM L II.
Then you will have a FF only, zoom only, constant F2.8 solution covering 16-200 mm with the magnificent 24-70 F2.8 USM L II at the core.
In this setup, your 24-70 will be the best lens and used probably 90% of the time.
That's what I'd do, but that's me - YMMV.

 

[painya]

It seems to me that the OP decided that F2.8 is the thing missing in your current lens.

I agree that Canon 24-70 F2.8 II is the safest choice, and higher performance. But Tamron 24-70 F2.8 VC offers good image quality, and still has image stabilizer.

If one does not need a weather sealed lens, Tamron is a good option.

You are right about the f2.8

When I rented the Tamron 24-70 F2.8 VC a few years ago, it had some trouble focusing in low light (on my 5D3). Could be a problem for event photography.

Has anyone tried that lens recently and can you report on the low light focus ability?

I recently took advantage of the decreased price and purchased the Canon 24-70 F/2.8 L II and it is everything they say it is.

This dissuaded me from getting the lens. Thank you for your input.

To the OP:
What about getting more agressive:
Selling your 24, 50, 24-105 and 7D and buying 24-70 F2.8 USM L II.
Then you will have a FF only, zoom only, constant F2.8 solution covering 16-200 mm with the magnificent 24-70 F2.8 USM L II at the core.
In this setup, your 24-70 will be the best lens and used probably 90% of the time.
That's what I'd do, but that's me - YMMV.

Thanks for your input. However a bit too aggressive. I am foremost a portrait photographer, then a sports photographer, then lastly an event/ wedding photographer. So that is not an option.


Conclusion: Thank you all for your input. I am choosing to make an even swap for the 28-70 f2.8 for A) Reliable autofocus, B) Robust Construction C) Constant f2.8 aperture D) Little net cash lost E) Comparable sharpness with the 24-105

 

[Deleted member 91053]

Given that I have used the 24-105 L IS since just after it was introduced I would suggest that you re visit Chris Jankowski's post and me previous post.
The 24-105 is a very good lens so if you are going to upgrade make it worth it - the Canon 24-70 F2.8 V2 is worth the upgrade despite it's scary price!
Only you can decide but I don't want to see you regretting your decision. Better to put it off for a while, save, and get the right lens.

 

[TeT]

If you like the 28 70 range, then the tamron 28 75 is peanuts (will net you some cash after the swap) and a extremely good lens(real life better than the charts) also (prolly better than the 28 70 canon). I had one and only sold it because the 28 was too narrow on my crop sensor camera... Would have been fine on FF

 

[painya]

If you like the 28 70 range, then the tamron 28 75 is peanuts (will net you some cash after the swap) and a extremely good lens(real life better than the charts) also (prolly better than the 28 70 canon). I had one and only sold it because the 28 was too narrow on my crop sensor camera... Would have been fine on FF

I'll check that out too!