Canon 24-70 II + 70-200 f2.8 IS II is one GREAT combo

[Khalai]

Bottom line is: 24-70 II + 70-200 f2.8 IS II is one GREAT combo

Great combo for shoulder and back pain as well... Oh, you meant for taking pictures? 101% agree to that

 

[GMCPhotographics]

Last Jan, I got a chance to be a primary photographer to shoot Tet celebration http://www.tetvietnamsj.com/ at Saint Columban Church. It’s a small private catholic school.

Long story short, the Vietnamese parents did an outstanding job organizing the Tet celebration. They got strong supports from school principle and all the teachers.

As always, I brought all the gear I have including the 400mm f2.8 IS II to the event. I took about 700ish photos.
1. 85% of the photos taken with 24-70 II + 70-200 f2.8 IS II combo
2. 15% taken with 50L + 135L combo

Shooting with 2 bodies including 24-70 II + 70-200 f2.8 IS II combo is so much easy. Missing shots is almost impossible. I’m glad I pulled trigger on second 5D III.

Here is the link of Tet celebration: http://albums.phanfare.com/isolated/qT0bsDqk/1/6425720#imageID=208599092 These are just preparation photos. There are so much more photos that I wish I can share with CR community – kids getting red envelop, dragon dances etc…but I must respect the parents & students privacy.

Bottom line is: 24-70 II + 70-200 f2.8 IS II is one GREAT combo

Yep, I tend to shoot with three cameras...multi cameras is the way to go, no question. Pounding mounts and changing lenses just causes mount wear, finger marks on rear elements, dropped lenses, increased sensor and mirror dust and missed shots....although Cartier Bresson did say when loading a new roll of film..."If I don't shoot it....it didn't happen".

 

[Hjalmarg1]

Bottom line is: 24-70 II + 70-200 f2.8 IS II is one GREAT combo

Working towards that trio - I've got the first piece, the 70-200 IS II and I love it.

That is the best combination! Nobody goes wrong with that, specially when paired with 5D3

 

[Dylan777]

Bottom line is: 24-70 II + 70-200 f2.8 IS II is one GREAT combo

Great combo for shoulder and back pain as well... Oh, you meant for taking pictures? 101% agree to that

The BR dual strap works really good - it gives a better balance. I didn't feel any pain during or a day after.

Off topic: I saw 2-3 Nikon shooters with their big guns and flashes. I really wanted to show them my 400mm f2.8 IS II, but the shooting distance was too close. Anyways, it was indoor low light, ISO4000 to ISO5000 photos still look amazing.

 

[GMCPhotographics]

Bottom line is: 24-70 II + 70-200 f2.8 IS II is one GREAT combo

Great combo for shoulder and back pain as well... Oh, you meant for taking pictures? 101% agree to that

The BR dual strap works really good - it gives a better balance. I didn't feel any pain during or a day after.

Off topic: I saw 2-3 Nikon shooters with their big guns and flashes. I really wanted to show them my 400mm f2.8 IS II, but the shooting distance was too close. Anyways, it was indoor low light, ISO4000 to ISO5000 photos still look amazing.

I use a holdfast moneymaker system. I can hook up 2 or 3 cams. It's comfortable and very reliable. I sometimes get a bit of pinching but it's pretty much the best multi camera harness I've seen so far. Mine is brown leather and it looks fantastic too.

 

[Colonel H]

Dylan & Mac,

Thanks for posting these types of posts....they help hobbyists like me.

Two weeks ago I got my 5D MarkIII and yesterday got my 24-70mm f/2.8L II. I already had the 70-200mm f/2.8L II on a 7D. Still getting use to slight vignette at 24mm but I love it so far. Now I just need to talk my accountant (wife) into the 16-35mm f/2.8 II.

Thanks again.

 

[Dylan777]

Dylan & Mac,

Thanks for posting these types of posts....they help hobbyists like me.

Two weeks ago I got my 5D MarkIII and yesterday got my 24-70mm f/2.8L II. I already had the 70-200mm f/2.8L II on a 7D. Still getting use to slight vignette at 24mm but I love it so far. Now I just need to talk my accountant (wife) into the 16-35mm f/2.8 II.

Thanks again.

Congrats on your latest toys.

You might want to look 16-35 f4 IS(4stop). The MTF charts look much better over current 16-35 f2.8 II. I sold mine, will get the new 16-35 f4 IS soon.

Photography is my hobby too

 

[mackguyver]

Dylan & Mac,

Thanks for posting these types of posts....they help hobbyists like me.

Two weeks ago I got my 5D MarkIII and yesterday got my 24-70mm f/2.8L II. I already had the 70-200mm f/2.8L II on a 7D. Still getting use to slight vignette at 24mm but I love it so far. Now I just need to talk my accountant (wife) into the 16-35mm f/2.8 II.

Thanks again.

Colonel H, you're welcome and we try to help. Congrats on the new gear (especially for getting it "approved by your wife!) - it's a great set up and I'm sure you'll love it! Also, I'm more of a part-time pro, but I like to pass my knowledge along. Privatebydesign and a few others on here are full-time pros and know way more than most of us