Post your 24-70 II Experiences Here

[7enderbender]

Got my 24-70II today. Unfortunately I've already sold my mark 1 since March.. so. I can't compare.. All I can say as an initial reaction... WOW eventhough it's "plasticy" but it feels solid and  well built. AF is fast unlike somewhere I read. Can't wait to go out and shoot with it!

I wonder if a lot of people will now sell their version 1. I'm still looking to potentially swap my 24-105 for a good used copy of the 24-70. Prices at the moment are pretty high. I'm still kicking myself not buying it while it was still round new at a normal price. I'm not interested in version II as it appears to be the same kind of flimsy build quality that I don't like about my 24-105.

[Axilrod]

However, one thing i was disappointed with was the focus speed...it' DEFINITELY no where near as fast as a prime lens. It's also not as fast as the 70-200f2.8 IMO.

You're the only person that has mentioned that they weren't happy with the AF speed, everything else I've read said that it's lightning fast.  Zooms can focus just as fast as primes, it just depends on the lens (85L is super slow for instance).

[wickidwombat]

haha well the first 3 pages of this thread can be deleted it really only starts being relevent on page 4
agree about the tripod ring on the 70-200 i personally leave the ring off mine and just put it on if i'm going to actually shoot off a tripod with it.

nice pics, I'm still not sure if i'll go for this lens i'd be interested in seeing some 40mm f2.8 shots side by side with the shorty forty just to see how much bang for buck that little badboy delivers

I'm super happy i snagged a 24-70 mk1 for $800 and its a really good copy (the best i've ever used)
so i'll probably just stick with that and hold out for a 35 f1.4L II

I really like the way the mk1 zooms within the hood the zoom of the 24-105 always bugs me the extending zooms are ok from a being compact point of view however if you shoot in a dusty environment they are a nightmare and fine dust gets dragged into the focus ring even though they are dust sealed

[DerStig]

You have written 4 paragraphs without any punctuation.

haha well the first 3 pages of this thread can be deleted it really only starts being relevent on page 4
agree about the tripod ring on the 70-200 i personally leave the ring off mine and just put it on if i'm going to actually shoot off a tripod with it.

nice pics, I'm still not sure if i'll go for this lens i'd be interested in seeing some 40mm f2.8 shots side by side with the shorty forty just to see how much bang for buck that little badboy delivers

I'm super happy i snagged a 24-70 mk1 for $800 and its a really good copy (the best i've ever used)
so i'll probably just stick with that and hold out for a 35 f1.4L II

I really like the way the mk1 zooms within the hood the zoom of the 24-105 always bugs me the extending zooms are ok from a being compact point of view however if you shoot in a dusty environment they are a nightmare and fine dust gets dragged into the focus ring even though they are dust sealed

[wickidwombat]

You have written 4 paragraphs without any punctuation.

haha well the first 3 pages of this thread can be deleted it really only starts being relevent on page 4
agree about the tripod ring on the 70-200 i personally leave the ring off mine and just put it on if i'm going to actually shoot off a tripod with it.

nice pics, I'm still not sure if i'll go for this lens i'd be interested in seeing some 40mm f2.8 shots side by side with the shorty forty just to see how much bang for buck that little badboy delivers

I'm super happy i snagged a 24-70 mk1 for $800 and its a really good copy (the best i've ever used)
so i'll probably just stick with that and hold out for a 35 f1.4L II

I really like the way the mk1 zooms within the hood the zoom of the 24-105 always bugs me the extending zooms are ok from a being compact point of view however if you shoot in a dusty environment they are a nightmare and fine dust gets dragged into the focus ring even though they are dust sealed

I used a full stop at the end of the first and  I got some of these squiggly things in there in places '

[kaihp]

You have written 4 paragraphs without any punctuation.

Your point being, kind Sir?

[liberace]

For those that didn't think that such a kit existed... (It might not in the US, but it sure does in Australia)

[JEAraman]

For those that didn't think that such a kit existed... (It might not in the US, but it sure does in Australia)

naaayce.. how much they going for?

[liberace]

For those that didn't think that such a kit existed... (It might not in the US, but it sure does in Australia)

naaayce.. how much they going for?

Remembering that we pay a lot more in Australia than they do in the US (just in case you get sticker shock), and also including tax, it cost me $5,850. Going rate for the body here is $3,600 and the lens $2,500, the kit is a $250 saving.

[luoto]

Still no sign of a kit or even product in Finnish stores. CPN dealer didn't know anything yesterday either (or couldn't say). Ditto amazon.co.uk is hopelessly out of date.

Maybe they are letting you guys test it before bringing out the v3. in November for 1500 dollars with IS

[Quasimodo]

haha well the first 3 pages of this thread can be deleted it really only starts being relevent on page 4

Just want to thank you for your piercing insight and benevolent advice. Nice to know that there are people like you who are concerned with the well being of this community.

[preppyak]

The resolution numbers from Lensrental are impressive

http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012/09/canon-24-70-f2-8-ii-resolution-tests

[Dylan777]

The resolution numbers from Lensrental are impressive

http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012/09/canon-24-70-f2-8-ii-resolution-tests

Thanks for the link...can't wait to put my hands on this baby 

Believe it or not....I'm checking on my pre-order status EVERYDAYS....just like 5D III

[well_dunno]

Hi guys,

sorry if this has been posted before or any other thread. There are a bunch of pictures here:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1225646

What surprised me is that there is a mk2 vs TSE 24 comparison at 24 mm and f/3.5 where the mk 2 seems sharper... 

Cheers!

[K-amps]

Hi guys,

sorry if this has been posted before or any other thread. There are a bunch of pictures here:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1225646

What surprised me is that there is a mk2 vs TSE 24 comparison at 24 mm and f/3.5 where the mk 2 seems sharper... 

Cheers!

+1 

" I can’t believe I’m seeing a zoom lens out resolve a $2,000 world-class prime,"

 Roger Cicala

24 TSE ; Canon's crown jewel in resolution... if the 24-70 can come close... it's amazing!