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Lenses / Re: Photozone's review of the EF 24-70 f/2.8L II is up

« on: September 22, 2012, 05:00:07 PM »

My point, I suppose, is that if there is so much sample variation between lenses, it kind of makes lens reviews completely pointless.  They are reviewing that particular copy ( or batch ) or a lens, rather than the product as a whole.  Maybe, we expect everything we buy to be perfect, or maybe those of us who prowl these forums are just perfectionists ( count me in  )

I struggle to believe there is that much sample variation.  My hunch tells me that maybe one of the reviewers may be off the mark with their testing.   I think I will reserve judgement until the next set of reviews come through.

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Lenses / Re: Photozone's review of the EF 24-70 f/2.8L II is up

« on: September 22, 2012, 04:12:08 PM »

The price point for both the 24-70 II and the 5D MK III does seem very high compared to the current price of previous iterations.  However, apparently the 24-70 MK I was $2100 at launch.  If these lenses reduce in price by such a large amount can we expect the new Canon to be around $1400 within the next year or two?  Will it be viewed in a different light as a result?

I must admit I didn't think that sample variation in lenses was so large.  For two reviewers to produce such differing results is an eye opener for me.

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Lenses / Re: Photozone's review of the EF 24-70 f/2.8L II is up

« on: September 22, 2012, 03:05:39 PM »

Interesting to see how the Photozone resolution figures are very different to those posted by Roger at Lensrentals.com.

According to Roger, the Canon is 30% better than the Tamron at 70mm, but Photozone show it to be worse 

I own the Tamron and have found it to be very good indeed.  The AF can be a bit hit and miss in poor light, but generally the results I get from it are superb.  I could never afford the new Canon 24-70 anyway, but at least the red ring envy won't exist for the 24-70 after this latest review.

WRT to onion bokeh, I did have a little chuckle after reading all the Tamron bashing earlier this year.