Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II - Your thoughts

[Dylan777]

Looking at the new Canon 24-70 Spec and MTF chart, I wonder how many CRs member going to buy this lens? and what is your number ONE reason to buy mrk II?

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup/ef_24_70mm_f_2_8l_ii_usm


Dylan

[JR]

If the lens is as good as the chart, i plan to buy it.  Main reason is flexibility of having a zoom with near prime sharpness for when i need it - simply for convenience.  I will not replace my primes, but sometime i feel i could really benefit from a zoom in the 24-70 range instead of switching lens all the time...

[Aaron78]

I will buy it because i don't have a zoom lens in that range, and have held off on getting one until the 24-70 II was announced. I have a 16-35, 50, 100, and 70-200, and also shoot with a 7D and a (sold now, being replaced by 1DX) 5D II. This lens sounds to be of equal or better IQ than my 70-200 2.8 IS II, so as much as i think the price is high, i think it will be worth it.

[neuroanatomist]

I plan to buy one.  I have the 24-105mm f/4L IS now, and it's a very convenient lens, but often I want an extra aperture stop for better OOF blur, and sometimes more light. 

My current plan is to buy the 1D X (preordered day 1 from B&H), then sell the 5DII, then buy the 24-70 II.  That will give me the 'holy trinity' of f/2.8 L zooms (all in the Mk II versions) to complement my holy trinity of L primes (35/85/135). 

[prestonpalmer]

I will get one as well.  I sold my 24-70 V1 when the rumors started flying about the MK2. Now I've just been using my 24-105 waiting patiently for the new 24-70!

[Dylan777]

If the lens is as good as the chart, i plan to buy it.  Main reason is flexibility of having a zoom with near prime sharpness for when i need it - simply for convenience.  I will not replace my primes, but sometime i feel i could really benefit from a zoom in the 24-70 range instead of switching lens all the time...

I hope this lens will be sharp as 70-200 f2.8 IS II, or "Better". I don't mind spending another $2300 as long the lens can deliver it. I bought 3 different copies of mrk1 in the past (2 new, 1 used). No luck 

[scottkinfw]

4-105Hey Neuro!

Would you favor this lens over the 2 for use on a 5D II or a 5DIII based on iq alone, and not aperture?

Thanks.

sek

I plan to buy one.  I have the 24-105mm f/4L IS now, and it's a very convenient lens, but often I want an extra aperture stop for better OOF blur, and sometimes more light. 

My current plan is to buy the 1D X (preordered day 1 from B&H), then sell the 5DII, then buy the 24-70 II.  That will give me the 'holy trinity' of f/2.8 L zooms (all in the Mk II versions) to complement my holy trinity of L primes (35/85/135).

[marekjoz]

If it would only be compatible with coatings preventing from CA.

[akiskev]

From what I've read on the INTERNET, the 24-70 II is a masterpiece.  If I had the money, I'd buy it. No second thoughts.

[RLPhoto]

For 2000$, Ill probably wait on this one. Perhaps a Sale during christmas Season? 

[photophreek]

I have a very sharp 24-70 Mk I that is less than a year old.  I'm going to wait on the Mk II until I see some reviews and it's performance wide open and at 24mm and 35mm before making the decision.

[Invertalon]

Given the MTF and how well Canon has done with the 70-200 II and such, I am sure it will be an amazing, prime like lens from end to end.

However, I feel the price is too high lacking IS. I mean, I could do without IS at that focal length, but would make the price make more sense to me. I think it should be priced at around $1800 myself (but will sell fine at current price for sure).

I am highly interested in it... I may rent one from CPS once they get them. But I will not buy them until I can snag a 20% off Canon refurb or something of the sort. I mean, the 70-200 II's just a few months ago you could of got as cheap as $1700 or 1800, so I figure the same will come with the 24-70 II with time. In which I may jump on it then.

[pwp]

Looking at the new Canon 24-70 Spec and MTF chart, I wonder how many CRs member going to buy this lens? and what is your number ONE reason to buy mrk II?
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup/ef_24_70mm_f_2_8l_ii_usm
Dylan

Dylan I'll definitely get one if real world user feedback delivers what we all hope is true...a stellar lens right up there with 70-200L IQ or even better. Maybe prime level IQ. Wouldn't that make it a must-have lens?

The three 24-70 f/2.8 lenses I've had over the years have all been appalling disappointments. There has been plenty written on this subject. A handful of fortunate shooters have good copies, but too many Mk1 lenses were dogs.

Paul Wright

[re:k photographie]

I'll rent it for a test drive for sure.

But it is going to need to pretty damn special to make me sell my 24-70L mk1 (it is a good copy) AND add an extra $1000 to own it.  Plus I hate paying sticker price.

[neuroanatomist]

4-105Hey Neuro!

Would you favor this lens over the 2 for use on a 5D II or a 5DIII based on iq alone, and not aperture?

Based on the theoretical MTF charts (since that's all we have to go on at this point), the 24-70 II easily beats both its predecessor and the 24-105.  If the real world performance (which includes things like field curvature, CA, etc.) is aligned with the MTF charts, then yes, I'd pick the 24-70 II for IQ.