24-70 II availability?

[Janco]

I'd be interested if anyone has information on the availability of the 24-70mm II.

Does anyone already have it? It looks like a terrific lens, I'd be interested if its performance in real life use is that much better compared to the first version....

[Seamus]

April 17th is the release date, if I remember correctly. I am really excited about this lens, so I hope there are no delays.

[Janco]

Thanks! I heard of a availability time in 4-6 weeks, so that's about the same. I wasn't sure if it was maybe faster at other shops.... I guess we will see some pictures then as well 

[CrimsonBlue]

My local dealer said availability by the end of April so we'll cross our fingers for that.  I'm considering holding on to my old 24-70mm, as the price for the new one is astronomical.  Maybe in 2-3 months it will fall if the availability is high.

[Janco]

The price may fall in three months time. Maybe 50$. Maybe not 

[AUGS]

April 17th is the release date, if I remember correctly. I am really excited about this lens, so I hope there are no delays.

I ordered mine with my 5D3 and was told to expect the lens in mid April here in Australia.  Unfortunately, this will be 3 weeks after I get the body. 
Should be an awesome pairing! 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

I expect it to be a great lens, but having been disappointed by the five different 24-70mm mark one's I've owned, I'm holding back until multiple reviewers I trust weigh in.

[Janco]

any updates on the 24-70L II? Delays here as well, or is anyone of you touching that beauty right now? If yes..... I want some image samples please please 

If I'm allowed to be picky, please no lens cap photos nor pictures of the lens itself. 

[Aaron78]

The lens is not due out until july now, it got delayed along with the 1DX.

[Janco]

Oh... totally forgot. Thanks for the reminder!

[Karl Egressy]

I owned a copy of the 24-70 f2.8 Mark I. It is a great lens but heavy and bulky. You notice it only when you pack your Kiboko backpack and run out of space. I replaced it with a 24-105 f4. It is smaller  and lighter. Good for travel. If you need the speed go for the Mark I. It is much cheaper.