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Help ease my anxiety about paying the steep 70-200 2.8 price

andres42 — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:28:35 GMT

I have started booking more weddings and know I need to expand my collection lens-wise. I have the 24-70mm and I love it, so the natural next step would be the RF 70-200 2.8... right? The steep price is just quite a big jump so I want to see if there are any die-hards for or against this lens before I commit.

I love the versatility of having a zoom lens so I haven't really considered a fixed lens. I do have a 50mm but the 24-70 has hardly left my camera since I bought it.

Re: Help ease my anxiety about paying the steep 70-200 2.8 price

kvbarkley — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:39:11 GMT

For which camera(s)?

Re: Help ease my anxiety about paying the steep 70-200 2.8 price

March411 — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:13:40 GMT

It is to some degree the natural progression if you are not getting some of the shots you want when you max zoom on your RF24-70mm. It will also give you more range which will allow you to be a bit more discreet shooting from a distance.

As for the price tag, it is a bit steep but I can tell you from personal experience since I own both, the RF70-200mm is a nice piece of glass and worth the investment if you have the funds available.

Re: Help ease my anxiety about paying the steep 70-200 2.8 price

shadowsports — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:33:47 GMT

Here, here.... 100% agree. By the second shot, the smile on your face will be wider than ever. 😁

Its worth every penny.

Re: Help ease my anxiety about paying the steep 70-200 2.8 price

ebiggs1 — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:12:43 GMT

I have shot hundreds and hundreds of weddings over the decades and I have no hesitation in telling you the RF 24-70mm f2.8L is the by far the best lens for this purpose. Every other lens is in a far back second place.

I have both lenses, the 24-70mm f2.8L and the 70-200mm f2.8L but I also have the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM Lens. These three went with me on every shoot I had when I owned all three at the same time. I can say for the average wedding the 16-35mm and the 70-200mm were about even in their versatility and usefulness.

It depends on what type package you want to offer your clients and what your clients want and are willing to pay for. If you really are going to be a working pro you don't go out and buy lenses, or gear, that don't improve your brand. You just don't, you are a hobbyists if you do. Anybody can make a dime or two with their camera but making a living with it is a whole different game.

"I do have a 50mm ..."

Dump it, it is nearly worthless and was your first mistake. Buying a lens without first knowing if it is useful. One further word of advice, duplicate as much of your gear as you can. Especially batteries and memory cards, etc.