Canon EF 28-70II vs 28-105 II

Gerry M

Member

Joined

Nov 14, 2005

Messages

1,290

Location

Oregon

Format

Multi Format

• Aug 24, 2021

• #1

I have a 28-105 II USM EF I use as a walkaround lens. Anyone have hands on experience using both of these two lenses? Image quality equal? Significant physical size/weight difference? Any other things to consider? Or, an alternate 3rd party that is comparable? Appreciate your input.

 

Last edited: Aug 24, 2021

Buzz-01

Member

Joined

Oct 20, 2018

Messages

205

Location

The Netherlands

Format

35mm

• Aug 24, 2021

• #2

I only have the EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 USM and I'm very happy with it.
Performs quite well IMO and the extra reach is very useful to me when I want/need to travel light (camera and one lens). It probably has its optical downsides over the 28-70mm, but the 28-105 has USM which I also appreciate.

Also, see this exact question answered here.

 

OP

OP

Gerry M

Member

Joined

Nov 14, 2005

Messages

1,290

Location

Oregon

Format

Multi Format

• Aug 24, 2021

• #3

Buzz-01
I have the 28-105II. I am wondering if there is any size advantage with the 28-70II for walkaround use. I should have stated that in the original post.

 

Buzz-01

Member

Joined

Oct 20, 2018

Messages

205

Location

The Netherlands

Format

35mm

• Aug 24, 2021

• #4

Ah I see. According to this comparison, the difference in size is not that much.

 

OP

OP

Gerry M

Member

Joined

Nov 14, 2005

Messages

1,290

Location

Oregon

Format

Multi Format

• Aug 24, 2021

• #5

^^ I'm surprised. I thought there would be more size difference. I'm satisfied with the 28-105 image wise, so I will stick with it. Thanks for your input.