swldstn wrote: Jonas B wrote: swldstn wrote:
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These are all lenses I have now. I have been trying to sell the PZ (see FM Buy & Sell) because I have the FE 16-35/2.8 GM II on order. The new GM II is replacing my V1 which my son borrowed for his A7SIII because I may never see again.
Hmm....If you don't mind: what is the rational for replacing the PZ 16-35 with the FE 16-35/2.8 GM II?
Well for events where I use my 16-35 along side my 24-70 I want the brighter f/2.8 aperture to match it. The use it indoors for group work. Indoor architecture is another application for me so f/4 is slower than I like. I’ve been using an f/2.8 16-35 since my Canon EF 16-35/2,8 II L. The f/4 are good outdoors for landscape work. I do also have the 14mm and 20mm GM/G primes when I might need more light. Hope that helps.
I've utilized the 16-35L for event photography before. However, for indoor group photography, it had to be stopped down to f/4 or f/5.6 due to depth of field considerations.
The same applies to architecture—16mm might not be wide enough, and shooting stopped down on a tripod is often preferable.
While I understand the desire for f/2.8, the reasons mentioned aren't compelling.
If I were still engaged in professional event photography, I'd opt for the 16-35GMii. The PZ's inability to zoom during a burst can lead to missed shots, as I've experienced recently when covering two events (as a volunteer)
However, the choice would also depend on whether the lens can maintain autofocus zooming. Some lenses, like the 100-400GM, struggle to focus quickly enough to keep a subject sharp when zooming in.
In addition if your primary camera is a 24-70, then isn’t it better to have a 12-24GM on the second body? I often used a 70-200L, so the 16-35L made more sense on the second body when the 70-200 is in use
That said, as I primarily shoot for myself now, the 16-35’s low weight when used on a stick has been an advantage.
I really like the high magnification in the 16-35GMii though, it’s a tough decision
Sep 18, 2023 at 08:07 PM
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