Quote Originally Posted by Sean Setters


Is the 24-70 f/2.8 L better than the 70-200mm f/2.8 L? I don't think it is. However, the 24-70 is probably a much more useful focal range (especially when paired with a crop-sensor camera). The 24-70 is a workhorse for many, many photographers (it's not necessarily fun or glamorous to use, but it gets the job done). Personally, I wouldn't sell the highly regarded 70-200 f/2.8 (with its great image quality and versatility) and replace it with a prime that's within 70-200's focal range (no matter how good the IQ was).
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Congratulations Sean! 1,000 posts &amp; more to come!





BTW, you are probably right! I just love the WHITE color of that zoom lens! I think there's a little difference when it comes to IQ this lens delivers compared to the 135 F2 L. The IQ is close to that of the prime based on the reviews &amp; MTF charts. I might try &amp; give a shot at the Canon 500D &amp; 70-200mm set up for starting up with macro photography. Is there a big difference with the F2 &amp; F2.8 light gathering ability? Do you have sample photos, both portraiture &amp; macro, taken with a 100mm macro L IS?