24-70 f/2.8ii made me a believer

[JPAZ]

I know this is a bit redundant for those of you who have used this lens but I recently gave it a good "workout" at my grandson's birthday party. All I can say is, wow!

I used to think that the descriptions on threads, here were a bit overblown but, the colors really do pop and the contrast is really better. Wide open, the sharpness is incredible. The only lenses I used were this and my 70-200 f/2.8ii. There are some shots where the 24-70 might have been "better" than that excellent glass.

Anyway, after debating about whether to get this lens, I am now glad I did. I might just need to sell the 24-105.

Please, no flaming for no photos, BTW, but my family has a great reluctance when it comes to posting pics of the kids online.

 

[mackguyver]

All I can say is, wow!

That was my reaction, too! It really is an incredible lens.

 

[Click]

All I can say is, wow!

That was my reaction, too! It really is an incredible lens.

Same here.

 

[Machaon]

Anyway, after debating about whether to get this lens, I am now glad I did.

Yep, the damage hurts initially but, once you're using it, there are no regrets!

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

After having 5 or more of the old version, and liking my 24-105L better, I really like my MK II lens, and reluctantly sold the 24-105.

The price of the 24=70 is better now, but its still up there.

I now have three zooms that are very good, the 24-70 II, the 70-200 II, and the 100-400mm II. I've kept a old Tokina 17mm f/3.5 prime that I like, and it was cheap. Along with my 100mm L, I'm pretty happy. My 24-70 is the workhorse.

My next purchase will likely be a new body in the next year or two.

 

[gqllc007]

I use it for shooting sports at my sons high school basket ball game works great