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Dilemma

  • 27-03-2009 12:44am
    #1
    YeahOK
    Registered Users Posts: 312 ✭✭


    Bit of a dilemma;

    Got a little bonus in the job. Her indoors said, "Why don't you buy that lens you've been harpin on about " So I'm looking at it now and I'm struggling to convince myself that £759ish is best spent on 24-70mm f/2.8L USM.

    Using a 350D right now, which is a crop, and I'm wondering would this kind of bread be better spent on an upgraded body to full sensor.

    Full sensor might be a bit crap though without decent glass....

    So convince me? A or B?


Comments

  • #2
    Borderfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,263 ✭✭✭✭Borderfox


    Glass everytime, a 24-70 will outlast any body you buy


  • #3
    Fionn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,369 ✭✭✭Fionn


    Agreed!! glass will hold it's value, oh! and if your getting it new at that price - snap it up!!!
    :)


  • #4
    ThOnda
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,699 ✭✭✭ThOnda


    24-70/2.8L USM is a weapon - built like a tank, survives everything and very versatile. And once you step up with a body (only question of time), you will appreciate the lens even more. Go for it, you cannot get wrong!


  • #5
    MartMax
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,667 ✭✭✭MartMax


    24-70 f2.8L is my dream lens, was about to take the plunge couple of weeks ago but decided to hold it off as i was between jobs!

    having read loads of reviews and recommendations - you couldn't go wrong unless you get a bad copy which you should be able to sort it with your supplier or Canon. Anyway, it shouldn't be a major issue as i believe Canon has been good in quality control and customer services.

    btw, where did you get that pricing if you don't mind telling us? Flash Camera quoted me a while ago for 860 pound-ish.

    anyway, all the best with any decision you make.


  • #6
    YeahOK
    Registered Users Posts: 312 ✭✭YeahOK


    mart_max wrote: »

    btw, where did you get that pricing if you don't mind telling us? Flash Camera quoted me a while ago for 860 pound-ish.

    anyway, all the best with any decision you make.

    Price was an old quote from Kerso. Mailed him last night and he's now quoting £895.


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  • #7
    Moman
    Registered Users Posts: 41 ✭Moman


    Was quoted €1359 last week for this in Limerick :eek:
    Anyone got any recomms from whom to buy online? always a bit wary of the ebay route incase of returns/warranty (or just not getting the thing at all lol)


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