24-70 or 24-105?

[Mark Elberson]

It's birthday time and the Mrs wants to buy me a lens for my 60th. I have a 70-200 f4 , a 100 macro and a 28-105. I'm in a quandry over which to get of the two in the subject line. I have a 30D. I plan on getting a 5D mkII for Christmas but want to upgrade my lenses first. I really don't have a particular type of photo specialty although I never take portraits. I do take lots of flower images. We also travel a lot and enjoy looking back at photo memories. Any suggestions (or thoughts) would be more than welcome. Thanks,


Bill
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Bill,


If you don't need the action-stopping ability or the shallow DOF of an f/2.8 then it sounds like the EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USMis the one for you. If you are taking landscapes or other stills the IS will be extremely helpful and it's a much lighter lens as well.


Here comes the shameless plug...I actually have one for sale if you don't mind a gently used one. It's only 6 months old and looks like new! FS: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens

[Sean Setters]

Shameless Mark, shameless....(although I would have done the same thing!) ;-)


It sounds like a good match to me...

[Mark Elberson]

Shameless Mark, shameless....(although I would have done the same thing!) ;-)


It sounds like a good match to me...
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It was laid out right in front of me! I had to respond [:P]

[Dallasphotog]

I would tend to agree with the 24-105 sentiment. I own the EF24-70 f/2.8L and it is a wonderful portrait lens...which sounds like the last use you would have. I think you'll get great results with either.


As for that 5DMKII you're thinking about for Christmas, I'll just say that I've never had a better camera body. I am absolutely in love with mine.

[Bill W]

Bill the triguy.....gee, nice wife. I just turned 60 and my wife offered me a new set of golf clubs which I needed badly....though I would have much preferred the 500 f4. []


You have the 100 macro for flowers....I'd opt for 24-105....nice lens for carry around and PHOTOS.


Mark....missed your post concerning the 24-105 fs/ft before posting my questions and comments. [:$] Still, glad to see you went the 2.8...enjoy.


Regards


Bill