Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 vs Canon 28-70mm f/2

4 years 3 months ago #672069 by Joe Peterson
I have a question regarding these lenses.  Why did Canon go with a 28mm vs 24mm on the 28-70mm f/2?


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4 years 3 months ago #672120 by garyrhook
There are physical constraints to the optics, lens body, and mechanics due to the aperture. You want another stop of light, something has to give.

Frankly, 4mm isn't much of a loss. I find that an excellent trade-off. Wish Nikon was that clever.


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4 years 3 months ago #672165 by Jon East
WOW, I was just looking at the specs on that 28-70mm f/2, that lens is nearly 3 lbs!  That's a CHUNK of glass!


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4 years 3 months ago #672175 by effron
A couple chunks....Looks interesting and I wouldn't miss that four mm either.....

Why so serious?
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4 years 3 months ago #672784 by F Anderson
Not to mention, it's nearly $3000 grand.  That's a pricey lens for sure.  Surprised for that price that it doesn't have IS in it.  


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