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.

 

[Loswr]

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? 8)

 

[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.

 

[Loswr]

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.

 

[squarebox]

I'm picking it up because I lack a zoom in that range and have found my 35L being too long (on a crop) or too short for those longer shots. The plan is to have this and my 35L be my main lens whenever I finally make the jump to FF.

 

[Axilrod]

If it performs as well as the 70-200 II, I think it'll probably be worth the price, especially with the high ISO capabilities of the Mark III. If I could ditch my primes for one lens that would be pretty awesome.

 

[Fandongo]

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!

I thought about selling my V1 as well.
But then I remembered part of the reason I purchased it was its density.
If anyone tries to steal your stuff, you can crush their skull with it.

I'd hesitate to do so with V2, so I'd be out the equipment AND be deprived of sweet, sweet justice.
=)

 

[Razor2012]

I just picked up the 5DIII and 70-200 2.8II, so I'm going to be seriously looking at the new 24-70II for this range. Now Canon needs something like a 14 or 10-24 to fill in that gap.

 

[1982chris911]

I just picked up the 5DIII and 70-200 2.8II, so I'm going to be seriously looking at the new 24-70II for this range. Now Canon needs something like a 14 or 10-24 to fill in that gap.

I guess that an 14-24 or 12-24 or 10-24 would be one of the best selling L lenses Canon could produce if they do it right (meaning corner sharpness at least equal to the 14mm f2.8 L II Prime, better if possible) ... Just look at the Nikon crowd ... about everyone who takes serious landscape shots has a 14-24 ...