I just ordered my new 70-200 f2.8 MkII today!
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This lens is my work horse. I have shot nature, landscape, sports and parties with this. Some of my sharpest and clearest images are from this lens. Make sure AF is calibrated, at purchase. I had to get mine calibrated after but fortunately i'm 25 minutes away from the Canon repair department in Irvine. Congrats on the purchase...It shoots wide open pretty damn flawlessly all things being equal.
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gofasta said:
I bought the 24-70 2.8II from Canon Refurbs and it came with hood, bag, caps and the lens looked like new. it was perfect and it is now my best lens. I remember that I had the same fear but reading the entire thing said that included everything..... one thing though ... it does not come with the original box.... is a white simpler box
I will buy again refurbs. I saved a ton of money.
I hope this helps
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ashmadux
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ive had mine for about two years...the dudes face at adorama retail when i paid for it was like "daaaaaaaaaaaammmmnnnnnnnnn.....2k++??? Daaaamnnnnnnn"
Best f'ing lens. with the 24-105, a prime, and an ultra wide, your set for all kinds of shooting.
Shooting @ fashion week over the weekend, there were TONS of them around. Even photoogs ive sen there for years with a 50mm have stepped it up.
Congrats dude!
PS- practice standing FAR away from subjects
Best f'ing lens. with the 24-105, a prime, and an ultra wide, your set for all kinds of shooting.
Shooting @ fashion week over the weekend, there were TONS of them around. Even photoogs ive sen there for years with a 50mm have stepped it up.
Congrats dude!
PS- practice standing FAR away from subjects
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wsmith96 said:
I got mine from them also and it's indistinguishable from new, apart from the generic box. I actually like buying from Canon refurbished because (at least in my head) they've been tested and verified more than a normal production run (otherwise there'd be no "bad" copies of new lenses).
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Are you a pro or prosumer?
Did you consider the new Tamron 70-200 before picking the Canon?
I was and am still thinking about the Canon 70-200 but the more I'm reading and more importantly seeing about the Tamron, I'm thinking it may fill my needs and save me a few $. BTW, I'm not a pro, just love the sport. Whatever I get will be paired with my 6D.
Did you consider the new Tamron 70-200 before picking the Canon?
I was and am still thinking about the Canon 70-200 but the more I'm reading and more importantly seeing about the Tamron, I'm thinking it may fill my needs and save me a few $. BTW, I'm not a pro, just love the sport. Whatever I get will be paired with my 6D.
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Yes, congratulations on the purchase, I'm sure you will have many years of great Images from this Lens, it's one of my most used, very adaptable.
To see what is possible you need go no further than CR, some amazing Images posted here with this Lens.
To see what is possible you need go no further than CR, some amazing Images posted here with this Lens.
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wsmith96 said:
It'll come with the collar, hood and case. It will probably be, as someone mentioned earlier, "indistinguishable from new." It will be heavy. It will be wonderful.
I bought one last march from Canon, so for once I know what I'm talking about 8)
PS: I found this to be a nice accessory:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/756818-REG/B_W_66_1066111_77mm_XS_Pro_NANO_Clear.html
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Badger said:
I'm not a Pro (yet), but would consider my self and advancing amature. I did not consider the Tamron this time, though I understand that many have had great success with their 70-200 offering. I don't have anything against Tamron - I have no experience with them and don't have a shop close by to check them out. I opted to go with Canon because I know it will work with my camera site unseen and I have some experience borrowing a friends' mk I. Perhaps that's short sighted of me, but at this point in time, I'm happy to stay with canon equipment.
I am very interested in some of the new sigma lenses that have come out - the 18-35 and the 35mm. I plan on renting those at a later time.
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Congratulations.
Best of luck to you, I know you will love the lens.
Once you start down the L path, forever will it dominate your destiny.
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I've been considering this same purchase. Can anyone confirm whether the refurbs include the lens hood and lens bag?
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Best of luck to you, I know you will love the lens.
Once you start down the L path, forever will it dominate your destiny.
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I've been considering this same purchase. Can anyone confirm whether the refurbs include the lens hood and lens bag?
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Congrats! It is an awesome piece of kit.
Be aware that the L-fever you're about to catch is a disease that currently can only be kept in check by regular expulsions of significant monetary value against new L-lenses.
Dangerous but oh, so satisfying.
Be aware that the L-fever you're about to catch is a disease that currently can only be kept in check by regular expulsions of significant monetary value against new L-lenses.
Dangerous but oh, so satisfying.
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That's a great decision indeed. When in doubt, go with the tried and true, even if it costs more initially. Over time, you will actually save because you won't have to buy twice.
As for me, I'm a bit more adventurous, so I went ahead and go for the Tamron. I got both, and after about a week of usage, I find that their IQ, and ease of use mostly on par with each other. I have some shots that look better on Canon, and some shots that look better on Tamron. When the focus is dead on, and the subject (or my hand doesn't move), it's hard to tell the difference between the two lens, even for casual pixel peepers.
However, I do admit that the Canon exudes (slightly) better build quality, and a sense of luxury. Is a Merc C class 10,000 better than a well equipped Honda Accord? Opinion will vary.
As for me, I'm a bit more adventurous, so I went ahead and go for the Tamron. I got both, and after about a week of usage, I find that their IQ, and ease of use mostly on par with each other. I have some shots that look better on Canon, and some shots that look better on Tamron. When the focus is dead on, and the subject (or my hand doesn't move), it's hard to tell the difference between the two lens, even for casual pixel peepers.
However, I do admit that the Canon exudes (slightly) better build quality, and a sense of luxury. Is a Merc C class 10,000 better than a well equipped Honda Accord? Opinion will vary.
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