17-55mm f/2.8 IS to 24-105mm f/4L

ChrisD. · 27 Apr 2014 at 15:59

Just put an order in for a 5D Mk III and 24-105mm f/4L. I'm upgrading from a 60D with the rather superb 17-55 f/2.8 on it.

I'm slightly worried that I'll miss being able to stop down so low. Should I consider spending a lot extra and getting the 24-70mm f/2.8L II instead or would I be satisfied with the 24-105mm? It's a lot of money exra though. Just wondering if anyone has done the same move.

I do like the 18-55, but I really fancy trying out FF.

Other lenses I have and use is the nifty fifty f/1.8 and the 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II.

ChrisD. · 27 Apr 2014 at 16:25

I like doing down to 2.8, bokeh is something I like doing and I understand FF will add to this effect compared to the 60D.

Hmm, need to think.

ChrisD. · 27 Apr 2014 at 17:18

Plus, anything over 70mm that I need can be dealt with by the 70-200.

Food for thought, thanks guys.

ChrisD. · 27 Apr 2014 at 19:24

Ignore.

ChrisD. · 28 Apr 2014 at 17:44

Decided to go for the 24-70 f/2.8 Mk II.

ChrisD. · 28 Apr 2014 at 20:01

My bank balance didn't think so.

I will be getting it tomorrow, so will play around with it on my 60D.

The 5D is on back order.

ChrisD. · 28 Apr 2014 at 22:52

What kind of filter (if any) would you recommend?