I had a 24/2.8 that I sold because I wasn't using it because I also had a
28-105 which I used all the time. Not enough difference, in my opinion,
between 24mm and 28mm.
I now have a 20/2.8 and a 28-135 and I use both of them. I wouldn't think
of selling the 20/2.8.
Never had a regret about having sold the 24/2.8 lens.
I also hesitated for months between the 20-35/3.5-4.5 and the 20/2.8 and
finally decided for the 20/2.8 mostly because of the 28-135 I already had.
Very happy with my choice.
Pierre
At 14:28 6/7/2001 +0300, you wrote:
>Like several others I have been trying to decide which wide
>angle lens to get: (EF20mm,) EF20-35 USM or EF17-35/2.8L.
>I already have the EF24/2.8 and some 28-xx zooms (and 35/2).
>
>My *last* decision was to get the 17-35 (second hand) but for
>it I should perhaps sell my 24/2.8. I like the 24/2.8. It has
>good quality even at f2.8 and compared to zooms the 0.25m
>closest focusing distance is a benefit (e.g. nature closeups).
>Also the weight and size are bonuses. Flare?
>
>Has anyone traded the EF24/2.8 to either of these zooms?
>If so do you miss it?
>
>Would you think I could shoot the zooms wide open (at least in
>the 24-35mm range) without feeling sorry afterwards?
>
>I have once tested the EF17-35/2.8L (handheld, three shots only)
>and the results at 17 and 24mm look surprisingly good with a loupe
>(ISO100 slide film). The 35mm shot was blurry so can't judge that
>one, but still I believe EF17-35 would be good enough for me.
>
>In addition to nature shots I like to shoot mostly (including
>family pictures) without a flash so performance wide open is
>somewhat important in low light.
>
>For some reason I'm not really considering the non-Canons nor the
>older EF20-35 L lens.
>
>Or maybe I could keep the 24/2.8 and *still* get the 17-35.... but
>why would I keep the 24/2.8 then...? Sigh.
>
>Vesa
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