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<p><strong>From LensRentals.com

</strong>Roger over at LensRentals.com ran the new EF 24-70 f/2.8L II through an Imatest session and found it to be a stellar performer as far as resolution goes.<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>From Roger

</strong><em>“This is short, sweet, and simple. The resolution absolutely, positively kicks butt and takes names. It is way better than the lens it replaces. It’s better at 70mm than the best Canon zoom I know of, the 70-200 f/2.8 IS II. It’s even better at 24mm than the sharpest 24mm prime we have, the Canon 24 TS-E. In the center, in the corners, it doesn’t care. We only had 5 copies to test, but they were all very similar with little copy-to-copy variation.</em></p>
<p><em>Resolution is not everything, of course. But it’s certainly an important thing. Unless the real lens reviewers find some dramatic problems with this lens, I’d have to lean towards worth-the-money on this one. I can’t believe I’m saying that a $2,300 standard zoom is worth the money. But then again, I can’t believe I’m seeing a zoom lens out resolve a $2,000 world-class prime, either.”</em></p>
<div id="wp-table-reloaded-id-16-no-1_length">The Imatest results are below. The higher the number, the better.</div>
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<div></div>
<table id="wp-table-reloaded-id-16-no-1">
<thead>
<tr>
<th rowspan="1" colspan="1"><strong>Lens</strong></th>
<th rowspan="1" colspan="1"><strong>24mm Ctr</strong></th>
<th rowspan="1" colspan="1"><strong>24mm Avg</strong></th>
<th rowspan="1" colspan="1"><strong>70mm Ctr</strong></th>
<th rowspan="1" colspan="1"><strong>70mm Avg</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Canon 24-70 f/2.8 II</strong></td>
<td>954</td>
<td>831</td>
<td>950</td>
<td>809</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Canon 24-70 f/2.8</strong></td>
<td>730</td>
<td>605</td>
<td>705</td>
<td>570</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 VC</strong></td>
<td>815</td>
<td>765</td>
<td>735</td>
<td>655</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Canon 70-200 f/2.8 IS II</strong></td>
<td>xx</td>
<td>xx</td>
<td>885</td>
<td>765</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Canon24 f/3.5 TS-E</strong></td>
<td>915</td>
<td>775</td>
<td>xx</td>
<td>xx</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>As you can see, the new EF 24-70 f/2.8L II is an absolute resolution monster. It really looks like it’s the best zoom Canon has ever made optically. There is a small note that distortion at 24mm is slightly worse than version 1, but that’s what software is for. :)</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012/09/canon-24-70-f2-8-ii-resolution-tests" target="_blank">Read the full review here</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><strong>Order the Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II at: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/843008-USA/Canon_5175B002_EF_24_70mm_f_2_8L_II.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/CA2470.html?kbid=64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0076BNK30/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0076BNK30&linkCode=as2&tag=canorumo-20" target="_blank">Amazon</a></strong></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>

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<p><strong>*UPDATE*

</strong>As far as the EOS 6D goes, I’ve been told a few things about the specs previously posted.</p>
<ul>
<li>Does not have a flip out screen</li>
<li>It’s 4.5fps not 4.9</li>
<li>No built in flash</li>
</ul>
<p>It’s possible that 2 cameras are being mixed up and showing up in one spec list.</p>
<p><strong>More talk about an upcoming 6D

</strong>We have received a larger spec list in regards to a forthcoming Canon EOS 6D. This camera will come in between the 7D and the 5D Mark III and replace the 5D Mark II</p>
<p><strong>Specs

</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>22MP full frame</li>
<li>Flip out screen, Built in flash</li>
<li>19 pt AF, 63 zone metering</li>
<li>Single Digic 5+</li>
<li>4.9 fps (Also heard 4.5fps)</li>
<li>3 inch LCD (We’d previously heard touchscreen)</li>
<li>ISO 12,800</li>
<li>New battery and grip – new GPS and WiFi grip option.</li>
<li>Built in ‘connectivity and sharing’ software</li>
</ul>
<p>This looks similar to what [<a href="http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/cameras/Canon_6d.html" target="_blank">NL</a>] also received. I also agree with Northlight that the camera spec rumors don’t quite feel “real” yet. Take this spec list with a grain of salt.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>