Originally posted by jjdgti I have both lenses and can't keep both. I like the constant F/2.8 of the 28-70mm but I miss the wide angle of the 17-70mm.
I want a walk around lens. What is you opinion on this.
Those who have both witch one do you prefer? I would like the opinion since some days I talk myself to sell the 17-70mm and another days I want to keep it. Any advice.
Thanks in advance.
I came to the DSLR game a bit late (when the K10D was introduced) and had used my MZ-S and Sigma EX lenses up till then. I did not like the field of view provided by my Sigma 28-70 and other lenses designed for the 35mm format. So, my first priority became the replacement of my lenses with those who's focal length had been designed for the APS sized format. First were the DA*16-50 and 50-135 as they cover the most used focal lengths and some others since, but still waiting out the wide angle choice to see what becomes available. The 14mm is not sufficiently wider than the wide end of my 16-50 and I think the 12-24 is a bit overpriced (should have bought it before the price increase).
Rather long winded preamble, but my point is to suggest that one needs to look at the focal lengths you use, and the 28-70 is simply wrong for this size sensor ...would you have bought a 43-108 for your 35mm?