so what is the material of the tubus? engineering plastic like the Macro EF 100mm f/2.8 IS or metal like the 24-70 MK1?
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Alrighty, finally got the new 5DIII, due to recent horrid weather in Melbourne, I was unable to take decent sunny photos to test this lens.
But now, I finally obtained all three Canon bodies, I will mount the new 24-70II on 1DX, 5DIII and 5DII tomorrow to see which come out best.
cant wait
But now, I finally obtained all three Canon bodies, I will mount the new 24-70II on 1DX, 5DIII and 5DII tomorrow to see which come out best.
cant wait
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I got to test out this setup today.
Canon 1DX with the 24-70f2.8L II
I've used the version 1 many times before and it was a good lens.
After reading so much about the ver2..i was expecting super results from it.
Firstly, it's smaller and lighter than ver 1 and it's very noticeable.
The zoom ring is also much stiffer (maybe because it's brand new?)
I like the new lock on the zoom...i wish all canons had that...
The material is almost identical to the macro L..very plastic.
However, one thing i was disappointed with was the focus speed...it' DEFINITELY no where near as fast as a prime lens. It's also not as fast as the 70-200f2.8 IMO.
It's not slow by any means but on a 1DX, i was expecting instant focus but it's not much faster than the old one..almost can't feel the difference actually. sharpness wise, i believe there are enough images online for you to judge yourself since i'm not too bothered about sharpness.
Bottom line, it is better than version 1 but to me, i won't pay the difference in price...and the 82mm...that's a bummer
Canon 1DX with the 24-70f2.8L II
I've used the version 1 many times before and it was a good lens.
After reading so much about the ver2..i was expecting super results from it.
Firstly, it's smaller and lighter than ver 1 and it's very noticeable.
The zoom ring is also much stiffer (maybe because it's brand new?)
I like the new lock on the zoom...i wish all canons had that...
The material is almost identical to the macro L..very plastic.
However, one thing i was disappointed with was the focus speed...it' DEFINITELY no where near as fast as a prime lens. It's also not as fast as the 70-200f2.8 IMO.
It's not slow by any means but on a 1DX, i was expecting instant focus but it's not much faster than the old one..almost can't feel the difference actually. sharpness wise, i believe there are enough images online for you to judge yourself since i'm not too bothered about sharpness.
Bottom line, it is better than version 1 but to me, i won't pay the difference in price...and the 82mm...that's a bummer
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I own a 16-35 II, so to me, if the 82mm front element equals a better end result then i'm glad they used it. But for anyone not owning a lens that takes 82mm filters already, i guess it's more gear to buy (but that's what photography is about, spend spend spend...) In any event, the first impressions of this lens sound pretty good.
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Do any of you lucky guys that now has a new 24-70mm mark II lens also still have a mark 1 lying about? Cos' if so, could you set-up your tripod and shoot a bunch of household objects (indoors) on both lenses @ various ISO levels, then post your findings here please.
I think a lot of us would really like to see a proper side-by-side comparison of mark I vs mark II
I think a lot of us would really like to see a proper side-by-side comparison of mark I vs mark II
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DerStig said:
A real review of the changed production version takes time, it isn't sufficient to shoot a brick wall and then say "Well, it's sharp alright". Esp. the changed af system on the mk2 and its interaction with the newer 1dx/5d3 af and for comparison the 5d2 af system needs someone skilled to do it - and in addition to that, a good review should compare more than one lens sample.
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Have you ever tried hand holding a 70-200 with the tripod collar at the 6 o'clock position??? I find it irritating and make it extremely hard to zoom or getting a good grip on the lens.
in this photo, the 200mm occupied the monopod and the 70-200mm is for handheld only. Not sure if it just me, but I always turn my tripod collar away from the normal (6 o'clock) position when Im hand holding lenses with tripod collar.
luoto said:
Have you ever tried hand holding a 70-200 with the tripod collar at the 6 o'clock position??? I find it irritating and make it extremely hard to zoom or getting a good grip on the lens.
in this photo, the 200mm occupied the monopod and the 70-200mm is for handheld only. Not sure if it just me, but I always turn my tripod collar away from the normal (6 o'clock) position when Im hand holding lenses with tripod collar.
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Got my 24-70II today. Unfortunately I've already sold my mark 1 since March.. so. I can't compare.. All I can say as an initial reaction... WOW eventhough it's "plasticy" but it feels solid and well built. AF is fast unlike somewhere I read. Can't wait to go out and shoot with it!
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JEAraman said:
I wonder if a lot of people will now sell their version 1. I'm still looking to potentially swap my 24-105 for a good used copy of the 24-70. Prices at the moment are pretty high. I'm still kicking myself not buying it while it was still round new at a normal price. I'm not interested in version II as it appears to be the same kind of flimsy build quality that I don't like about my 24-105.
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spinworkxroy said:
You're the only person that has mentioned that they weren't happy with the AF speed, everything else I've read said that it's lightning fast. Zooms can focus just as fast as primes, it just depends on the lens (85L is super slow for instance).
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haha well the first 3 pages of this thread can be deleted it really only starts being relevent on page 4
agree about the tripod ring on the 70-200 i personally leave the ring off mine and just put it on if i'm going to actually shoot off a tripod with it.
nice pics, I'm still not sure if i'll go for this lens i'd be interested in seeing some 40mm f2.8 shots side by side with the shorty forty just to see how much bang for buck that little badboy delivers
I'm super happy i snagged a 24-70 mk1 for $800 and its a really good copy (the best i've ever used)
so i'll probably just stick with that and hold out for a 35 f1.4L II
I really like the way the mk1 zooms within the hood the zoom of the 24-105 always bugs me the extending zooms are ok from a being compact point of view however if you shoot in a dusty environment they are a nightmare and fine dust gets dragged into the focus ring even though they are dust sealed
agree about the tripod ring on the 70-200 i personally leave the ring off mine and just put it on if i'm going to actually shoot off a tripod with it.
nice pics, I'm still not sure if i'll go for this lens i'd be interested in seeing some 40mm f2.8 shots side by side with the shorty forty just to see how much bang for buck that little badboy delivers
I'm super happy i snagged a 24-70 mk1 for $800 and its a really good copy (the best i've ever used)
so i'll probably just stick with that and hold out for a 35 f1.4L II
I really like the way the mk1 zooms within the hood the zoom of the 24-105 always bugs me the extending zooms are ok from a being compact point of view however if you shoot in a dusty environment they are a nightmare and fine dust gets dragged into the focus ring even though they are dust sealed
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I used a full stop at the end of the first and I got some of these squiggly things in there in places 'DerStig said:
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