On 19/1/06, Michael Good, discombobulated, unleashed: >A. Canon 24-70/2.8L - Around $1800 AUD > >B. Canon 24-105/4 LIS - Around $1800 AUD > >C. Tokina 28-70 2.8 ATX Pro - Around $350 AUD > >D. Tokina 28-80 2.8 ATX Pro - Around $500 AUD > >I want it primarily for portraits and weddings. Ratings on Fred Miranda >(ie users rather than lense tests) rate all 4 very well. Some dramas >with the Tokina 28-70 with the aperture sticking so I'm pretty much >ruling it out. > >Cost wise option D. Tokina 28-80 2.8 ATX Pro looks very appealing. But >being a complete snob and only trusting Canon quality, service and >backup I'm finding it difficult to put my finger on the buy it button. >Can anyone convince me otherwise ? I'm thinking that one of these will >be really handy inside churches etc... So lowish light will be a >concern. I'm teaming it with a 1DMKII so focusing and noise shouldn't >be too much of a problem.
Michael, I have the Tokina 28-70 and it's fine. Built much better than the plastic 28-80. However, having said that, neither can compare to the EF 24-70 which I now use. This lens has got to be the best all-rounder for portraiture, especially on my 1DmkII. If you're shooting weddings, the brighter viewfinder image at 2.8 will mean a lot in dark churches. The new 24-105 sounds groovy but it's a walkabout lens. The 24-70 is a dream for faces and groups. I'd give you a dozen Tokinas for every one of the EF 24-70. HTH and good luck! Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=====| http://www.cottysnaps.com _____________________________ * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
