I did this with my 70-200 l series I went for the f/4 as I use it in the day mainly as I shoot surf so it's ideal for what I needed it for. I would like a 2.8 but it was a little out of my price range but given the option bigger aperture every time.I would go for 2.8. If you know that there is nothing wrong with used one then there is no benefit for lens whenever its new or old. L lenses are build to last for years and years. After you get used to f2.8 it will be very hard to move to f4 and you will realise how much does that mean have extra f
I think f4 new and f2.8 more or less the same price for 24-70mk 1 its a bit different for 70-200 that will be a few 100 more for 2.8 version if I'm not wrong.I did this with my 70-200 l series I went for the f/4 as I use it in the day mainly as I shoot surf so it's ideal for what I needed it for. I would like a 2.8 but it was a little out of my price range but given the option bigger aperture every time.
Thought as much I think I'm going for the 2.8I would always aim for a bigger aperture. If you can get a decent price for the 2.8 it's always going to be better. Plus the less artificial light and use of iso you can get away with the better your pictures are going to be. Just remember glass tends to hold its price as well. As long as you look after it.
for a general walkabout I cant see any real advantage over the 24-105 to be honest had you said weddings portraits etc would of wholeheartedly recommended the 2.8 but if you have the 24-105 I would stick with that..... whats the 24-105 missing for you?
Yep I think you have all answered my initial thoughts I'll go after a 2.8I think f4 new and f2.8 more or less the same price for 24-70mk 1 its a bit different for 70-200 that will be a few 100 more for 2.8 version if I'm not wrong.
Why not stick with the 24-105 for walkabout and get a couple of primes for the same money to do portraits or low light with?
Could you not get a 85mm and 35mm f1.8 for the same money, instead of getting a second zoom that only gives you a bit more than what you already have?
85mm for portraits is the one you want defo....
Lol yeah almost 600 more in some places. Not to mention if you want IS as well.I think f4 new and f2.8 more or less the same price for 24-70mk 1 its a bit different for 70-200 that will be a few 100 more for 2.8 version if I'm not wrong.