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Lenses / Re: Just got my new 24-70 ii and it is so nice how is everyone else liking it?

« on: October 13, 2012, 11:24:22 AM »

I also sold my 24-105 (don't miss it at all!!). Just got the new 24-70II in yesterday. I only had a chance to snap a few shots and will do more testing this weekend. From what I can see this lens is everything that I was hoping for. The images are SHARP and have nice contrast and saturation, similar to my other favorite lenses 35L & 24L. I did a few shots directly into the sun and it handled the situation very well with almost no flare (I really couldn't ask for better).

I'm very happy with my purchase and the way I look at it, I only spent $1500 for it. ($2300 - $800 from the 24-105 sale = $1500) 

Now I have the perfect kit with the 5D3, 24-70 2.8II & 70-200 2.8II. And then I have primes for when needed 24LII, 35L, 50L, 100macro. Oh and the 17-40 for interiors.... I think Canon is planning a 14-24L 2.8?? Can't wait.

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Lenses / Re: Canon's new 24-70 2.8L II ship date

« on: May 10, 2012, 09:13:15 PM »

I was at Samy's Camera Los Angeles today (5/9) and the canon rep there said that he has heard it may be by the end of June. But, I've read other places they are expecting it sometime in July.  He did say that he has seen prints and it is a really sharp lens and the reason for the $900 price increase has to do with the cost of the materials and special lens elements.... (ok!?)

Either way, I can't wait.