24-105 Vs 24-70 Mk ii

[boristhemoggy]

I've been looking at the 24-70 2.8 mk ii but it's a shed load of money. Is it really that much difference to a 24-105? I mean in the real world, would you really notice any improvement of image quality?

[ebiggs1]

"I mean in the real world, would you really notice any improvement of image quality?"

Yes, I would.  It is the best lens made.  Period.  However, that is me.  It may not be that big of a deal to you.  That is something you will have to decide.  I have had the Canon EF 28-70mm f/2.8L USM, the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM (version one) and the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM II.  Believe me this is Canon's best.

[Mitsubishiman]

I just bought the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM, after one outing I will never regret that purchase, it was recommended to me from the folks on this forum and I cannot thank them enough.

This is one of my first shots, it can only get better...

https://500px.com/photo/141271173/ds-by-paul-herold?ctx_page=1&from=user&user_id=9585591

[boristhemoggy]

Hmmm bad example tbh. That should be razor sharp with that lens/cam combination and it doesn't look sharp at all. Must be the compression of 500px

[ebiggs1]

"...  it doesn't look sharp at all ..."

Well whether it is or it isn't, you can rest assured no other lens made would have done better!

[boristhemoggy]

The reason I ask is that the Tamron is rated better than the Canon in some circles. So my options are:

1 stick with the 24-105

2 get the 24-70

3 Get the Tamron

[ebiggs1]

"The reason I ask is that the Tamron is rated better than the Canon in some circles."

I would avoid those "circles" like the plague. Those people are nuts beyond the pale.

But down to the nitty gritty.

1 stick with the 24-105

2 get the 24-70

3 Get the Tamron

The correct order is 

1 ef 24-70 f2.8L II

2 Tamron 24-70mm f2.8

3 ef 24-105mm f4L IS

But in the real world and the world of Facebook all are pretty darn good.  What are your goals for these lenses?

[boristhemoggy]

I'd hardly say they were nuts, they simply expressed an opinion, just like you did?

[ebiggs1]

"... they simply expressed an opinion ..."

Perhaps so!  But it doesn't make it true or a fact.  The fact remains the ef 24-70mm f2.8L II is the best lens made in its class.  If any lens is in second place it would be the Nikkor model.  

[kvbarkley]

LensRentals is pretty reasonable. You can rent both and check them out - you can even buy the one are renting if you are especially pleased.