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What's more useful 16-35mm or 24-70mm (alien.top)
submitted 11 months ago by TheSound0fSilence@alien.top to c/photography@viewfinder.pro
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I won an eBay listing for a 24-70mm f2.8 GM. However, the seller's photos showed a 16mm-35mm f2.8 GM.

I didn't think I'd win as my highest bid was $1k.

Turns out, I won and he then clarified his mistake and wants to know if I'd like the unopen (New) 16-35mm f2.8 GM.

I probably need the entire range but what would be the #1 focal length you'd use for traveling?

Also, is $1k for that lens worth passing on or is it a good deal?

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[–] LongWalksAtSunrise@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

My favorite lens are in this order: 35mm, 20mm, and 50mm. It depends on what you like to shoot. I like wide angles with shallow depth of field so I use fast prime lenses. If you travel then consider the weight. Finally, see which one has less distortion.