Originally Posted by Dave Johnston
It is very appealing, and it's come in oh-so-handy on many occasions. Like June, when my 1D Mark III was in the shop, and we were "slumming it" with a 40D and a Rebel XTi. 16-35/2.8 on the 40D and 85/1.2 (borrowed) on the Rebel was a very functional pairing at a bar, a bowling alley, and a jazz club.
We're a Canon/Profoto family: five cameras, sixteen lenses, fifteen Profoto lights, too many modifiers.
yes, the 16-35. I think you are right it would have to be paired. I am a single camera outfit though, so I am trying to make that part work.
I tried to get away with the 16-35 as my everyday walk-a-round but it just can't get in tight when you need it. So I bought the 24-70 and it is on my 5DmkII 75% of the time. In fact my 16-35 is my least used lens now (70-200 2nd most used). I love it and wouldn't part with it but with the 24-70 being so versatile and ridiculously sharp it is the work hors and I now definitely endorse the 24-70 over the 24-105.
With the range you all ready have I would have to say the best option for you would be the 24-70. I think with the 16-35 and the 17-40 you would be disapointed with the long end it just doesn't realy have enough reach to be that all purpose lens.
I have shot with all three lens the 24-70 is by far the most used out of my kit.
Good luck with your purchase.
I own both the 16-35 and the 24-70, and I love them both, but they are very different lenses. I was in the same boat you're in now when I bought the 16-35: I wanted a wide angle zoom and couldn't decide between the 16-35, the 17-40, and the 24-70. In the end, I decided that with a crop sensor body, the widest angle zoom *might* be the most versatile option for me. I also decided that I would regret not buying the f2.8 since I mostly shoot indoors. That's how the 16-35 became the first lens I owed--besides my kit lens.
I enjoyed the heck out of the 16-35 when it first arrived, but it was also clear that I frequently wanted more reach and that the 16-35 isn't as versatile as I'd hoped, even on a crop body. It is a thing of beauty, but not for tight shots or faces, so I found myself putting the camera down in those situations or changing back to the kit lens.
I caved and bought the 24-70, finally, which is a gorgeous, versatile lens. Sharp, amazing color. Incredible. It *is* heavy, but I don't care. I carry it with me everywhere I go.
I doubt this helps you. You'll have to decide which lens is best for you, of course. Again: I wouldn't give up either lens--I love them both--but the 16-35 zoom became a kind of specialty lens for me. The 24-70 is my reliable everyday friend.
Best of luck!!
Thank you very much for that information. You have actually confirmed my decision to buy the 24-70. I would love to eventually add the 16-35, but I think you are right the 24-70 will be my work horse and that is what I need right now. I absolutely love my 85mm L portrait lens, but I found myself needing more range with it, so I think this is the right decision. Thanks a lot, you hit the nail on the head for me!!
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