16-35 or 24-70

[Jeff]

I have both the 16-35 and 24-70. My 1D3 sees the 16-35 more whereas my 5D2 sees the 24-70. If I need superwide, I will put the 16-35 on my 5D2, and it can almost see around corners


Both are great lenses, so depending on what situations you find yourself facing routinely depends on which works best for you.

[Fred Doane]

I don't have either of the mentioned lensese but what I learned about any of the Canon L series is you'll love either one but you'll always wonder what it was like if you had went with the other one. I bought the 24-105 L and LOVE it but I still wonder to this day what is was like to have the 24-70 L instead with the extra f-stop.


Fred~

[ShutterbugJohan]

Thanks for the input. It sounds like the 16-35 is the way to go. Hopefully I will be able to pick it up before the canon rebate programe ends.


It might be noteworthy to know that I do have a 28-135 f/3.5-5.6 and find that it not wide enough for large group shots and is not fast enough. Needless to say its not on my camera very often.

I own the 16-35/2.8L version 1 and the 28-135 IS. I would suggest buying a used or refurbished 16-35/2.8L version 1. The main advantage of the new 16-35/2.8L II is in the full-frame corners; the 16-35/2.8 version 1 also takes 77mm filters, which are cheaper and can be shared with your 70-200/2.8 IS. The 16-35/2.8L is going for about $850 used.

[crosbyharbison]

Johan, that makes a whole lot of sense. If I can find one in good condition, I will consider it.

[germinal]

I'm in exactly the position as you are.. to me 24mm at the wide end is really limiting. My first lens ever was a 28-135 and well.. it's only good for FF.





The problem with the 16-35 secondhand version 1 I see is that when you get a FF it becomes UW and maybe won't use it at much anymore whereas the perfect lens would be a 24-70... then again. If you get a 16-35 at a good price now you probably won't lose that much money.


have you considered the 17-40?

[engrmariano]

16-35, 50, & 70-200 is fine on FF. dont know with cropper...

[Keith B]

Now that I have the 24-70 I can say that this lens is very nice but my earlier comments are reinforced. The lens is nice but it is very vanilla. I find the reach isn't nearly long enough for an all-around lens and I may have a little regret letting my 24-105 go.


The gig I bought the 24-70 for, I was bouncing the a flash off the ceilings so rarely did I use it wide open. I got the shots I wanted but I wish I could have had a little more reach. Hind sight being 20/20 and if I felt like toting 2 bodies, I should have put my 16-35 on my 40D and 70-200 on my 5dmk2.