Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II Has Made its Way To Retailers

[DB]

I am looking forward to both 5DIII and 1DX images posted to CR using this new long-awaited Mk2 standard zoom, to see how it compares to my rapidly appreciating old 24-70mm f2.8 L USM lens -> not in terms of sharpness, but rather if the colour looks any different to it's predecessor. Unfortunately as a poor student it is beyond my reach, so I shall be relying upon all of you affluent aspiring amateur aficionados to grab one asap and shoot a few samples for us all to peruse.

 

[DarkKnightNine]

No word on this lens at all in Japan. Been to every retailer looking for a hint on when it might arrive here. Funny how Canon is a Japanese company and yet Japan is sometimes the last to receive their products.

 

[Axilrod]

YESSSSSSSSS...............sooner than I thought. PLEASE BE sharp at f2.8 from 24 through 70, just like his big brother 70-200 f2.8 IS II ;D ;D ;D

At that price it better be.

 

[willis]

I wish that I could buy that one but being student.. can't put over 2K just like that.

 

[marekjoz]

YESSSSSSSSS...............sooner than I thought. PLEASE BE sharp at f2.8 from 24 through 70, just like his big brother 70-200 f2.8 IS II ;D ;D ;D

Unfortunately this is to be expected sharp from 80 to 95 mm

 

[Rienzphotoz]

I returned mine because it was soft.

You are gonna give a heart attack to someone

 

[drjlo]

$2300 is still pretty hard to swallow for f/2.8 zoom. Just like many people, likely will wait a year or so for a little price drop and Canon rebate..

 

[Rienzphotoz]

$2300 is still pretty hard to swallow for f/2.8 zoom. Just like many people, likely will wait a year or so for a little price drop and Canon rebate..

Yes I agree, it is a little on the expensive side ... but when you compare it with the price of $1900 for Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Autofocus Lens (which I belive is 5 year old lens) EF 24-70 L II is not all that expensive (considering it is the latest technology) ... however, if Canon wants $2300 for EF 24-70 f2.8L II, it better be better than the Nikon 24-70 (at least $400 dollars worth better )
I am hoping Canon will have a rebate for this lens during Christmas, if not I might just bite the bullet in March 2013 and buy it.

 

[Tammy]

$2300 is still pretty hard to swallow for f/2.8 zoom. Just like many people, likely will wait a year or so for a little price drop and Canon rebate..

Yes I agree, it is a little on the expensive side ... but when you compare it with the price of $1900 for Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Autofocus Lens (which I belive is 5 year old lens) EF 24-70 L II is not all that expensive (considering it is the latest technology) ... however, if Canon wants $2300 for EF 24-70 f2.8L II, it better be better than the Nikon 24-70 (at least $400 dollars worth better )
I am hoping Canon will have a rebate for this lens during Christmas, if not I might just bite the bullet in March 2013 and buy it.

why march?

 

[Rienzphotoz]

I guess that we need to start rumors about the Mark III now.
It will have 5th generation IS for sure

Pff..the 5th gen IS is going to be a total fail. I'm going to wait for the 6th gen.

=Brian

In that case I'm rooting for the 7th gen ;D

 

[Rienzphotoz]

YESSSSSSSSS...............sooner than I thought. PLEASE BE sharp at f2.8 from 24 through 70, just like his big brother 70-200 f2.8 IS II ;D ;D ;D

If it is as sharp as the 70-200 f2.8 L IS II, than I think it is worth its money ... but I am greedy I want more sharpness than the 70-200 f2.8 L IS II in 24-70 f2.8 L II ;D

 

[heptagon]

I guess that we need to start rumors about the Mark III now.
It will have 5th generation IS for sure

Pff..the 5th gen IS is going to be a total fail. I'm going to wait for the 6th gen.

=Brian

In that case I'm rooting for the 7th gen ;D

Sorry, to break it to you but 7th gen has FX mount.

 

[Rienzphotoz]

I guess that we need to start rumors about the Mark III now.
It will have 5th generation IS for sure

Pff..the 5th gen IS is going to be a total fail. I'm going to wait for the 6th gen.

=Brian

In that case I'm rooting for the 7th gen ;D

Sorry, to break it to you but 7th gen has FX mount.

Ha ha ha ... good one ... but if 7th gen has FX mount, I'll just have to buy D800 MK V ;D

 

[mrjimmy]

Its way to much money.. Its wont even focus with the lenses cap on for my night shots. 8) Well ok maybe someday if I get a big tax return.

 

[ljiang]

Can someone tell why the lens image on the box has silver ring instead of standard red ring for L type lens?

 

[Etienne]

$2300 is still pretty hard to swallow for f/2.8 zoom. Just like many people, likely will wait a year or so for a little price drop and Canon rebate..

I agree. I think the 70-200L IS II came out at $2499. I waited a year, and there were multiple sales, I bought one in a combination promotion, and my price on that lens was around $2000.

I suspect you'll be able to pick the 24-70L II for under $2000 when the sales start. Still pricey though

 

[acoll123]

Can someone tell why the lens image on the box has silver ring instead of standard red ring for L type lens?

I think the image on the box is a black and white image - the red ring looks like silver in a B&W image.

 

[Dylan777]

YESSSSSSSSS...............sooner than I thought. PLEASE BE sharp at f2.8 from 24 through 70, just like his big brother 70-200 f2.8 IS II ;D ;D ;D

If it is as sharp as the 70-200 f2.8 L IS II, than I think it is worth its money ... but I am greedy I want more sharpness than the 70-200 f2.8 L IS II in 24-70 f2.8 L II ;D

You're not the only one ........I spent quite a bit of $$$ this year, first 5D III and now 24-70 II.

 

[birtembuk]

Come to Papa, baby ...... ;D

 

[expatinasia]

I do not think Canon has released a product recently that did not have at least one issue with it. Even the 1D X required a new firmware.

I would wait to see what is wrong with this lens, let them fix it, and then buy that one!

Of course, Canon might surprise us.....