24-105L or 70-200L f/2.8?

[Rienzphotoz]

Wow I didn't expect all these awesome replies 8) Anyways, for all of you asking.. Yes shooting a car (static) at a car show/event calls for wide angle being that the cars are usually lined up closely. BUT an actual shoot of a car itself gives me basically as much room as I'd like. Spots like open top floor garages, empty dead end roads, industrial buildings (after hours) allow me to shoot at almost any angle, from long focal ranges. This is why I was considering the 2.8, because a shot at 135mm wide open just looks simply beautiful. Being that many of you guessing correctly this is my first L lens, I'm trying to pick the most versatile lens for multipurpose use. Now that you can see my situation I'd like to see some more opinions! Thanks again these replies were very helpful.

In that case 70-200 f/2.8 is an excellent choice.

 

[sevvo]

FWIW, my progression was: 50mm f/1.8 -> 40mm f/2.8 -> 24-105mm -> 70-200 f/2.8L IS II

I bring the 40, the 105 and the 200 whenever I have a project or assignment.

 

[akraj]

The 24-105 is an awesome lens, and hands down the best single lens to own if you're only going to own one with a 6D -- assuming, of course, that you don't need something else for specialized photography.

+1. I think you probably also should have a fast prime or two in your kit. The available shallow depth of field can add nice drama, and the extra light can help with hand-held shots indoors.

+1
I find myself using my 35/1.4 a lot.. but the 24-105 is an excellent lens

 

[tntwit]

Judging by your equipment list at the bottom of your posts, it looks as though you may have gone ahead with the 24-105.

Just an FYI, Canon has the 70-200 f2.8 (non IS) refurbished for under $1000. I don't recall if that was one of their 15% off sales or not, but just something to keep in mind for when you are ready for that purchase.

 

[VitorMachado]

Judging by your equipment list at the bottom of your posts, it looks as though you may have gone ahead with the 24-105.

Just an FYI, Canon has the 70-200 f2.8 (non IS) refurbished for under $1000. I don't recall if that was one of their 15% off sales or not, but just something to keep in mind for when you are ready for that purchase.

Yes indeed I did go with the 24-105. I figured I would cover the more "used" focal ranges before getting fancy. And wow, thanks for that I'll really look into it. +1