What to sell? I have a Canon EF 24-70mm and an EF 24-105mm lens. It strikes me that I really don’t need both of these lens, especially since I also have an EF 70-200mm that, of course...

Ruthlessrider

I have a Canon EF 24-70mm and an EF 24-105mm lens. It strikes me that I really don’t need both of these lens, especially since I also have an EF 70-200mm that, of course either bumps up against the first, or overlaps the second. I want to sell one to free up funds for a prime that I am looking to purchase. The question is, which one should go. Of course, I am relying on the collective wisdom of the group to help me with this decision.

Thanks in advance.

JFCoupe Loc: Kent, Washington

If your post processing software has data on focal lengths used, review that data and see how often you shot the 24-105 between 70 and 105 mms. If the data shows a relatively low number of shots in that focal length, then keeping the 24-70 would seem to make sense.

Also, if the 24-70 is f2.8 then I would probably think it is the best lens to keep.

larryepage Loc: North Texas area

Ruthlessrider wrote:

I have a Canon EF 24-70mm and an EF 24-105mm lens. It strikes me that I really don’t need both of these lens, especially since I also have an EF 70-200mm that, of course either bumps up against the first, or overlaps the second. I want to sell one to free up funds for a prime that I am looking to purchase. The question is, which one should go. Of course, I am relying on the collective wisdom of the group to help me with this decision.

Thanks in advance.

I do not use Canon, but I have a 24-70 f/2.8, 24-120 f/4, and 70-200 f/2.8. I do not consider that these lenses overlap in any way. The f/2/8 lenses are for the most serious situations, where large prints may be the goal. The 24-120 is for all-day outings where convenience and agility are most important. If my 24-120 only went to 105, I might think differently. If that were the case, and one lens had to go, it would be the 24-105. Ten years from now, the answer might be to get rid of the 70-200 and crop to make up the difference.

ELNikkor

I'd let the 24-70 go, especially if it is heavier than the 24-105.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

JFCoupe wrote:

Also, if the 24-70 is f2.8 then I would probably think it is the best lens to keep.

Yes!

Ruthlessrider

Thanks so far for the thoughts. Both lenses are f/4.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Ruthlessrider wrote:

Thanks so far for the thoughts. Both lenses are f/4.

You can look for online comparisons of the two lenses to help you decide. Also, check eBay for recent sales of each lens. Go down the left column and check "Sold items."

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

Tough decision that I’ve wrestled with as well. Is the 24-70 an f4 or f2.8? Makes a big difference. If it’s the f2.8 (and one of the “holy Trinity”), then there’s the advantage of a stop wider than the 24-105, which is an advantage in low light and subject isolation. Also, its IQ may be a bit better. On the other hand, the 24-105 has the wider range on the long end and it has IS, which the 24-70 doesn’t. It may be lighter depending on which 24-70 you have. One final consideration, there’s a known ribbon cable issue with some 24-105Ls which is an expensive fix - not sure if that has been rectified in later versions of the lens. In terms of proceeds from the sale, the 24-70, if it’s the f2.8, will bring more $ since the 24-105L was sold as a “kit lens” with the 5D3 and 5D4, so there are a zillion of them out there for sale, which drives down the price, often to the $450 level.

PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

I would think you can determine for yourself which lens you use the least and whether you could do without it. I know what I would do, but my needs aren't yours.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Ruthlessrider wrote:

I have a Canon EF 24-70mm and an EF 24-105mm lens. It strikes me that I really don’t need both of these lens, especially since I also have an EF 70-200mm that, of course either bumps up against the first, or overlaps the second. I want to sell one to free up funds for a prime that I am looking to purchase. The question is, which one should go. Of course, I am relying on the collective wisdom of the group to help me with this decision.

Thanks in advance.

It's relevant to know more details. If the 24-70 f/2.8 and / or the 24-105 models are the older, original versions, sell them both and get the vII of either the 24-70 or the 24-105. The 24-70 vII is amazing image quality, where the 24-105 vII is a great step up in sharpness, with the IS support too.

The 70-200 needs to be understood in the context of what version and what purpose. They're all pretty much equally sharp across the various versions and apertures, but really only the f/2.8 IS versions are useful for indoor shooting and the non IS f/4 is perfect for landscape and sunlit (or tripod) shooting. The f/4 IS versions are fun, but do you really need that version of this zoom, especially if you have other longer zooms with IS?

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Take a look here for specific differences.

https://www.google.com/search?q=nikon+24-70+f%2F4+vs+nikon+24-70+f%2F2.8&oq=nikon+24-70+f%2F4+vs+nikon+24-70+f%2F2.8&aqs=edge..69i57j0i546l5.20207j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Bill_de Loc: US

Ruthlessrider wrote:

I have a Canon EF 24-70mm and an EF 24-105mm lens. It strikes me that I really don’t need both of these lens, especially since I also have an EF 70-200mm that, of course either bumps up against the first, or overlaps the second. I want to sell one to free up funds for a prime that I am looking to purchase. The question is, which one should go. Of course, I am relying on the collective wisdom of the group to help me with this decision.

Thanks in advance.

Sell the EF 24-105mm lens. The other 2 lenses cover the range.

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User ID

Ruthlessrider wrote:

I have a Canon EF 24-70mm and an EF 24-105mm lens. It strikes me that I really don’t need both of these lens, especially since I also have an EF 70-200mm that, of course either bumps up against the first, or overlaps the second. I want to sell one to free up funds for a prime that I am looking to purchase. The question is, which one should go. Of course, I am relying on the collective wisdom of the group to help me with this decision.

Thanks in advance.

You are willing to sell either one so youre not "married" to either one. Sell both and you will have the funds for a tabula rasa blank slate fresh start.

This also avoids your having to answer to silly assed "expert advisors" about what you use your lenses for. Sell both !

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

CHG_CANON wrote:

It's relevant to know more details. If the 24-70 f... (show quote)

Excellent advice.

Ruthlessrider

User ID wrote:

You are willing to sell either one so youre not "married" to either one. Sell both and you will have the funds for a tabula rasa blank slate fresh start.

This also avoids your having to answer silly assed questions about what you use your lenses for.

I lIke that idea.