Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/02/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Philippe: >What are your impressions of the following lenses? >Canon EF 24-70mm L f2.8 USM > >Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS USM > >Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8L USM I've thought about getting the 16-35/2.8. Just haven't yet. And will probably get the 24/1.4, instead. I opted for the 35/1.4 in front of the 16-35...and so far, I have not regretted that at all. My thoughts on the 24-70? Heavy. 70-200/2.8? Heavier. Currently, I don't own any zooms other than the kit one that came with the XTi. I've been tempted. If I were going to buy a zoom, it would be either the 16-35/2.8 or the 70-200/4 IS. That's half the weight of the f/2.8 IS. My most used lens: 35/1.4 Followed closely by the 85/1.8. I use my 135/2 enough to keep it in the camera bag when I'm out and about. I would not buy a 50/1.4. I've heard problems with its autofocus mechanism. Mine simply stopped working one day without any obvious signs of trauma. It hadn't been bumped or bruised or anything. Just stopped working. And from what I gather, this isn't rare for the 50/1.4. Hope that helps. Even though it doesn't answer the question you asked. :) -- Eric http://canid.com/