24-70L Lens

inabis · 04-09-2010, 04:32 AM

I've been wanting to buy an L lens for a while but haven't really been able to want one. I'm getting a good deal for a 24-70 L but am hesitant to buy it as I still shoot with a rebel XSI. I have seen pics of this lens (IQ is AMAZING) but they're all on 5Ds, 30, 40 or 50Ds. I know that this lens is made for a FF camera but will putting it on a crop sensor really be that bad? The pics from the 30/40/50D seemed fine. Won't it just be a little wide? BTW does anyone who has a rebel and this lens have any pics? it would be greatly appreciated, thanks

oneintheory · 04-09-2010, 07:35 AM

it won't be wide at all. putting it on the crop sensor (1.6x) turns it into a longer lens.

scollins · 04-09-2010, 11:42 AM

Doooooooo iiiiiiiiiitttttttt.......

No reason that it won't be great on your Rebel. Right now the limiting factor is probably your existing lens. If you add the L lens, the limiting factor is now likely the Rebel sensor. But the L glass will allow you to fully maximize your sensor's capabilities, as well as allow you to keep the glass if/when you upgrade down the road.

With your crop sensor, it will be an equivalent 38mm-112mm zoom. So not very wide to medium telephoto. In all, I think it will still be a very useful range.

I saw a Canon 24-70 locally on Craigslist for $1,000. Cheapest I've seen the Nikon version is $1,500. I'm bummed to say the least....

vachss · 04-09-2010, 11:45 AM

The 24-70 is a great lens on Full Frame, but may be too long for a standard "walk-around" zoom on a crop body. The 17-55IS has a better focal length range, is of comparable optical quality, is lighter and cheaper AND has IS, which adds quite a bit to its flexibility.

The only negatives are build quality (the 24-70 is built like a tank), lack of weather sealing and an included hood, and the inability to use a 17-55 on a full frame body when/if you get one.

That said, if you're looking for a high quality mid-focal-length walk-around for a crop body Canon, I really think the 17-55 is the best of the bunch.

sourphish · 04-09-2010, 12:36 PM

+1 to what everyone else said. Do it. It's a top-notch lens. I was sad to give my 24-70 and 50d to my sister for Christmas Lol. She managing fine with the body/lens combo.
You mentioned liking it on the 30, 40, and 50Ds but the crop factor on those is the same as on your rebel, 1.6x so if you felt it was ok on those then it will be ok on yours =]

04-09-2010, 04:32 AM	#1
inabis Captain 281 Rep 955 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Daytona Beach->Denver->Seattle->The Bay iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	24-70L Lens I've been wanting to buy an L lens for a while but haven't really been able to want one. I'm getting a good deal for a 24-70 L but am hesitant to buy it as I still shoot with a rebel XSI. I have seen pics of this lens (IQ is AMAZING) but they're all on 5Ds, 30, 40 or 50Ds. I know that this lens is made for a FF camera but will putting it on a crop sensor really be that bad? The pics from the 30/40/50D seemed fine. Won't it just be a little wide? BTW does anyone who has a rebel and this lens have any pics? it would be greatly appreciated, thanks __________________
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oneintheory no longer a BMW owner 152 Rep 1,463 Posts Drives: 2011 Ford Edge Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Suffolk/Chesapeake, VA iTrader: (0)	it won't be wide at all. putting it on the crop sensor (1.6x) turns it into a longer lens.
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scollins Bootleggin' 'n Gunrunnin' 137 Rep 2,372 Posts Drives: 2024 X3 M40i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (3)	Doooooooo iiiiiiiiiitttttttt....... No reason that it won't be great on your Rebel. Right now the limiting factor is probably your existing lens. If you add the L lens, the limiting factor is now likely the Rebel sensor. But the L glass will allow you to fully maximize your sensor's capabilities, as well as allow you to keep the glass if/when you upgrade down the road. With your crop sensor, it will be an equivalent 38mm-112mm zoom. So not very wide to medium telephoto. In all, I think it will still be a very useful range. I saw a Canon 24-70 locally on Craigslist for $1,000. Cheapest I've seen the Nikon version is $1,500. I'm bummed to say the least.... __________________ Scott 2024 G01 X3 M40i, Brooklyn Grey Metallic /// 2015 F15 X5 35i, Space Gray Metallic, 99K miles /// 2013 F30 320xi, Mojave Metallic, 112k miles 2019 Ford F450 STX, Oxford White 2013 Ducati Multistrada Touring S, Red
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vachss Captain 55 Rep 815 Posts Drives: Z4 Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ventura County, CA iTrader: (1)	Get a 17-55 The 24-70 is a great lens on Full Frame, but may be too long for a standard "walk-around" zoom on a crop body. The 17-55IS has a better focal length range, is of comparable optical quality, is lighter and cheaper AND has IS, which adds quite a bit to its flexibility. The only negatives are build quality (the 24-70 is built like a tank), lack of weather sealing and an included hood, and the inability to use a 17-55 on a full frame body when/if you get one. That said, if you're looking for a high quality mid-focal-length walk-around for a crop body Canon, I really think the 17-55 is the best of the bunch.
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sourphish Lieutenant Colonel 115 Rep 1,544 Posts Drives: '22 i4 M50 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA iTrader: (20) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 335i [7.26]	+1 to what everyone else said. Do it. It's a top-notch lens. I was sad to give my 24-70 and 50d to my sister for Christmas Lol. She managing fine with the body/lens combo. You mentioned liking it on the 30, 40, and 50Ds but the crop factor on those is the same as on your rebel, 1.6x so if you felt it was ok on those then it will be ok on yours =] __________________ 2022 i4 M50, Dravit Grey. fully loaded minus the carbon fiber bits and 20" wheel package 2007 E92 335i, 6MT, Sparking Graphite, ZPP, ZSP, Nav, Logic7 (Sold)
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