I had the 16-35/2.8 for years, used it for a lot of cockpits. While there is a sentiment that the f/4 version is optically a bit better, I don't think it's a game changer and I would spend the money on another lens that you don't have. IS is great but with a wide optic like that the returns are slightly diminished.
The real question is, when are you going to slip over to mirrorless?
When am I going to slip over to Mirrorless? There is a plan. I have a really nice selection of EF len's, 16-35mm, 24-70mm and 70-200mm all in f2.8, and the 100-400 series II. And some nice primes at 24mm, 35mm, 50mm and 85mm that is serving me well. Last year I also upgrade the flash kit to RT's or radio triggers. The lenses and flashes are serving me well, and I am really enjoying exploring off camera flash. I have also taken to walking with a prime on the camera on business trips and working on composition. Took the advice from someone on this fine forum to shoot what you have and enjoy. And that is what i have been doing for the last year. I also picked up a 5D MK IV when Canon was wholesaling them out earlier last year, pretty nice camera and excellent pair to your old 1Dx.
The photo quality I am getting is pleasing me very much for now. I am approaching retirement, less than 5 years and I think that is approximately the time I will transition to mirrorless. I shot an R8 over Christmas, didn't like the video view finder and how the controls have change................ though the eye focus features and such are very nice! Simply put I am happy with the gear at the moment and haven't warmed up to the idea of a complete gear change out just yet. I believe over the next 5 years I will develop a nice plan for the transition and more importantly I look forward to seeing how the camera technology develops. Just not ready to drop the $$$ necessary for a gear shift at the moment. Work and family demands don't allow me the time for photography I want, when I transition to the next phase in life I plan to spend a lot more time with the camera and that just seems like the right time to switch.
And if the old bodies die early, there is always a mirrorless body and an adaptor to support the transition!
Dan
PS - Thanks for the tip on 16-35mm, I think it's a solid answer. The 77mm filter mount would nice to use ND filters I have for all the other lenses but well see. I haven't been getting out to shoot landscapes and such enough to worry about the flexibiity.
Jan 25, 2024 at 11:27 PM
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. I have a really nice selection of EF len's, 16-35mm, 24-70mm and 70-200mm all in f2.8, and the 100-400 series II. And some nice primes at 24mm, 35mm, 50mm and 85mm that is serving me well. Last year I also upgrade the flash kit to RT's or radio triggers. The lenses and flashes are serving me well, and I am really enjoying exploring off camera flash. I have also taken to walking with a prime on the camera on business trips and working on composition. Took the advice from someone on this fine forum to shoot what you have and enjoy. And that is what i have been doing for the last year. I also picked up a 5D MK IV when Canon was wholesaling them out earlier last year, pretty nice camera and excellent pair to your old 1Dx.