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Ben Horne wrote:
Daan B wrote:
FWIW, my 24-70L is as sharp as my 35L from f/4 and smaller in the center. Corners are better on the 24-70L. Of course my 35L is better from f/1.4 - f/2.8. Sounds like your 24-70L isn't still behaving like it should. Maybe sent it one more time. Also, differences between all these lenses are marginal at f/8 and smaller. At these apertures it's more a matter of FL

Thanks for the info. Which body are you shooting?

5D + 1Ds mkIII

May 16, 2008 at 04:29 PM

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p.2 #2 · 24L vs 24-70 vs 16-35mm II

That's a very good idea. Our 401K has not been performing at all. Very good idea.... Come to Daddy 24L...

Dave Jr wrote:
Ah yes, MTDC, always necessary when you don't have them convinced that your "Optical savings account" has outperformed the stock market over the last couple years.

I just made a spreadsheet showing my wife how my lens investments have held value much better than her 401k, no more problems

May 16, 2008 at 07:03 PM

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p.2 #3 · 24L vs 24-70 vs 16-35mm II

Good news. I finally had a chance to test my 24-70mm up against the 35L after it came back from repair. The 24-70mm is now as sharp as the 35L by f/5.6 for sure, and it's pretty darn close at f/4.

Edited on May 16, 2008 at 09:40 PM

May 16, 2008 at 09:39 PM

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p.2 #4 · 24L vs 24-70 vs 16-35mm II

That's good news Ben, I don't have a 35L yet but my 24-70 is killer...I'm still thinking about replacing my stellar 17-40 with the 16-35II for the 2.8.

Edited on May 16, 2008 at 10:43 PM

May 16, 2008 at 10:42 PM

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p.2 #5 · 24L vs 24-70 vs 16-35mm II

What about the 24 TS-E for landscape work?

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May 17, 2008 at 02:03 AM

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p.2 #6 · 24L vs 24-70 vs 16-35mm II

I have used the 24TSE for some landscape work, and like it a lot. It has a reputation of being soft, and in truth it's not the sharpest lens out there, but it sharpens up nicely. On the flipside, it has an incredibly even image, unlike most other lenses, which I like very much. So while it doesn't travel with me every time or everywhere, I very much enjoy using it, including for landscapes.

May 17, 2008 at 05:35 AM

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p.2 #7 · 24L vs 24-70 vs 16-35mm II

Ben Horne wrote:
Good news. I finally had a chance to test my 24-70mm up against the 35L after it came back from repair. The 24-70mm is now as sharp as the 35L by f/5.6 for sure, and it's pretty darn close at f/4.

Sounds like mine

May 17, 2008 at 06:05 AM

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p.2 #8 · 24L vs 24-70 vs 16-35mm II

now those those who have had all three (16-35, 35L, 24-70), would you agree that i should keep the 24-70/35 or 24-70/16-35. i shoot both with a crop and FF bodies. my concern would be optics. i shoot weddings and fashion.

May 17, 2008 at 08:13 AM

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p.2 #9 · 24L vs 24-70 vs 16-35mm II

I'm interested in seeing which would be a better setup to keep as well.

May 17, 2008 at 12:04 PM

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p.2 #10 · 24L vs 24-70 vs 16-35mm II

Well, the two zooms are certainly more flexible.

May 17, 2008 at 04:39 PM

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p.2 #11 · 24L vs 24-70 vs 16-35mm II

of course their flexible. my concern would be optics or if the 1.4 with the 35L can make up for the 2.8 with the 16-35...which one. which one. hmm

May 17, 2008 at 04:55 PM

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p.2 #12 · 24L vs 24-70 vs 16-35mm II

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24L center sharpness is much better than 35L in all FL, same as 135L. At f8~11, 24L corner falls little bit short than that of 24-70L. However, nobody beats 24L at f1.4-f2.8. Truly low light lens. I can shoot almost in dark. For landscaping, I prefer 24-70L or even 24f2.8. I just did test last week to figure out if 24L is good for landscape and came out this conclusion.

I wouldn't say the 24L's center sharpness is "much better" than the 35L. It is perhaps slightly better, but optically mine are nearly equals. Super sharp, all the way across.

May 17, 2008 at 07:48 PM

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p.2 #13 · 24L vs 24-70 vs 16-35mm II

Why not take a look at Canon's own MTF charts to see what a "good copy" of the lens will do?

May 18, 2008 at 01:16 AM

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p.2 #14 · 24L vs 24-70 vs 16-35mm II

just wanted to see from actual users if the 1.4 from the 35L is worth the zoom in the 16-35.

May 18, 2008 at 06:03 PM

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p.2 #15 · 24L vs 24-70 vs 16-35mm II

Thats Fresh wrote:
just wanted to see from actual users if the 1.4 from the 35L is worth the zoom in the 16-35.

Not sure what you mean?

May 18, 2008 at 06:27 PM

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p.2 #16 · 24L vs 24-70 vs 16-35mm II

timnosenzo wrote:
Thats Fresh wrote:
just wanted to see from actual users if the 1.4 from the 35L is worth the zoom in the 16-35.

Not sure what you mean?

He means, are the extra two f-stops worth the trade-off in loss of flexibility vs. the zoom. Only he can answer that really.

Edited on May 18, 2008 at 07:10 PM

May 18, 2008 at 07:07 PM

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p.2 #17 · 24L vs 24-70 vs 16-35mm II

Ive had 35L and 16-35II at the same time, sold the zoom for 24L. The zoom really isnt in the same class with the primes. I have no need for zoom flexibility though.

May 18, 2008 at 08:23 PM

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p.2 #18 · 24L vs 24-70 vs 16-35mm II

gary thanks for clarifying
and shuko thats were im stuck now. there are times that im at 35 on the 16-35 and i quickly zoom to 16mm to get a wide shot but im afraid if i consolidate my gear and sell the 16-35, i might loose a shot.

i was also thinking of selling both and getting the 24L or keeping the 35L and buying the 24L although those two are pretty close in FL.

May 19, 2008 at 11:13 AM

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p.2 #19 · 24L vs 24-70 vs 16-35mm II

Any updates on what you ended up doing Thats Fresh?

I'm in a similar boat right now. Not pleased with my 24-70L on my 1DsIII. Trying to figure out if I go to the 24L and 35L instead, or give the 16-35II a shot. Pair either with my 85 1.8, and skip the 50 range for now. I'm wary of zoom IQ now. Sold my 70-200 2.8L after being disappointed in the 200-end sharpness.

Sep 19, 2008 at 04:54 PM

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p.2 #20 · 24L vs 24-70 vs 16-35mm II

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/lenses/24-vs-24.shtml

Sep 19, 2008 at 04:57 PM

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