16-35 = 24-70?

Hi, I'm a first time user and am just wondering whether the 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM on a cropped sensor could equate more or less to the24-70mm f/2.8L USM on full frame.


I know on a cropped sensor the 16-35 resembles more 26-56mm so its obviously not an exact match as the 24-70 but I'm thinking more in terms of the suitability for portrait work.


The aperture is the same, the focal length not hugely different. The 24-70 is considered to be a great studio lens. How successfully could the 16-35 be used as a portrait/studio lens on a cropped sensor or are there other issues, eg distortion, to consider?


Thank you very much.

Ultimately, it comes down to personal choice, and what kind of result you're after.


Either lens should be fine for portraits.


The wider lens will have a less flat perspective at 16mm, i.e. anything closer to the lens will appear bigger. The crop factor won't affect the perspective.


Have look at some photos here:


http://www.flickr.com/photos/indigopulse/4257989675/in/pool-98322963@N00

Making super-wide angle lenses is technologically difficult, and so lenses wider than 30mm are often soft (14mm f/2.8, etc.)


I would personally prefer the 24-70 on full frame OR crop sensor. It's cheaper and I think its range is more useful. The 24-70 is recognized as the "bread and butter" wedding & portrait lens. your choice.


brendan

I have these lenses but have never used them on a crop but I'll tell you 35mm on the 16-35 is not it's strong point. It is a little soft. Even at 2.8 you will not get a very diffused background either, making it a really bad choice for portraits. You'd be way better off with the EF-S 17-55 2.8 IS.

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Originally Posted by Keith B

I have these lenses but have never used them on a crop but I'll tell you 35mm on the 16-35 is not it's strong point. It is a little soft. Even at 2.8 you will not get a very diffused background either, making it a really bad choice for portraits. You'd be way better off with the EF-S 17-55 2.8 IS.

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what he said. right...[8-|]

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens Review


http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-S-17-55mm-f-2.8-IS-USM-Lens-Review.aspx

24-70 mm will do.For crowded places go for 16-35

I won't tell you which focal length you should use, but if you go wide, I definitely agree with those who suggest an EF-s lens rather than a wide EF lens. When you buy a lens like the 16-35, you're paying a premium (in weight and often in quality as well as dollars) for a lens that can cover the whole 36mm frame. In other words, similar EF-s lens will be cheaper, lighter, and probably better.

I should add that I'm not just saying that because Mark has an EF-S 17-55 for sale [:)]

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Originally Posted by Jon Ruyle

I should add that I'm not just saying that because Mark has an EF-S 17-55 for sale [img]/emoticons/emotion-1.gif[/img]



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It wasquite serendipitous though!

Thank you everyone for your feedback.


I do have the 16-35 (by accident- long story!) but its unopened as I decide whether to keep it.


I've certainly been leaning towards returning it but one last option was to use it now as an equivalent to the 24-70 portrait (didn't know how successful that would be) and also as a walk around lens and then down the line as a wide angle on a full frame body.


I think there's better options though.


Thanks again.

Let me know if you want to sell that 16-35.[;)]

I thought 16-35 is UWA lens and 24-70 is a midrange. Both are perfect matched with FF like 1Ds series , 5Dc and 5D2.

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Sorry Bombsight. I returned the 16-35 a few days ago![:D]


Best wishes.

The 17-55 IS is a far better substitute for the 24-70L if you have a crop sensor camera. Less expensive, sharper optics, and IS.





The 16-35L II is the least impressive Canon lens I ever bought (and returned immediately). Horrible corners, no better center sharpness at 16mm than my Sigma 10-20 at similar apertures, and very expensive. Buy the Tokina 11-16 if you want the best in ultra-wide for crop sensors. Buy the 17-55 IS if you want the best standard zoom for crop sensors.

Full Frame = 16-35 take the full advantage of full frame.


Crop Sensor = 24-70 this give good shot for potraits