mjc photographic images Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Just posting a thankyou note to all who gave me good advice in a previous thread on whether to get the 24-70 or the 24-105. I went for the 24-70 because of the 2.8 and if it is anything like the BOKEH on my 70-200 f2.8L(non IS)then I will be turning pro :):). All I need now is the 100-400 L Thanks again all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenPapai Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 I have zero I.S. lenses. RARELY they would help me (too heavy, bulky, and battery hoggy). The 24-70 and 70-200 2.8 L's are superb in all ways. You made an excellent, informed choice JC which you will not ever regret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobatkins Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 IS lenses heavy? Bulky? Compared to what? Certainly not compared to f2.8L zooms. Often not even compared to f4L zooms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edward_h Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 It appears as if those few extra hundred grams are the difference between life and death for some people. At first I thought my stuff was heavy, but I got used to the weight of a 1-series body and 200IS after a while. Now anything smaller than a 1-series is "weightless". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenPapai Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 CONTEXT: f/2.8 IS zoom lens (I could've been more specific, but the OP was all about 2.8 zooms) like the 70-200. That's Canon's heaviest lens (under $2000). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rog21 Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 The 70-200 2.8L IS lens is only 160 grams heavier than the 70-200 2.8L, hardly noticeable (IMO). The IS adds a great deal of usability especially with an extender in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingell Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Good choice, JC. As a late, venerated member used to say, "Happy snaps!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjc photographic images Posted November 1, 2005 Author Share Posted November 1, 2005 Thanks Bill,Sorry about my rant on your post before, must have been that time of the month. As I said though mate fantastic portfolio. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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