*UPDATE* Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II Pushed Back to October?

[marekjoz]

Re: Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II Pushed Back to October?

I feel sorry for you all that have pre-ordered this lens. The news of this possible delay only gives me (and I'm sure many others) more time to save up for this lens, which in my opinion is overpriced, especially the UK market.

I'm pretty sure they found some issue with the lens after the announcement, would you prefer them send you a defective one?

I'm pretty sure they found out after the announcement, that they need finally close the design and think about the production. Oh wait a minute. They found some issue? So it was a not tested prototype? I think they counted on research data from Curiosity but this spiritless robot melted the wrong stone and NASA has to find another one - this is the real reason for delay. And as we all know data connection with Mars is so sloooow....

 

[Dylan777]

Re: Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II Pushed Back to October?

I feel sorry for you all that have pre-ordered this lens. The news of this possible delay only gives me (and I'm sure many others) more time to save up for this lens, which in my opinion is overpriced, especially the UK market.

I'm pretty sure they found some issue with the lens after the announcement, would you prefer them send you a defective one?

I'm pretty sure they found out after the announcement, that they need finally close the design and think about the production. Oh wait a minute. They found some issue? So it was a not tested prototype? I think they counted on research data from Curiosity but this spiritless robot melted the wrong stone and NASA has to find another one - this is the real reason for delay. And as we all know data connection with Mars is so sloooow....

My 2cents: I'm thinking cancel my pre-order and wait even more maybe couple months after 1st patch. ;D ;D ;D

 

[iaind]

Re: Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II Pushed Back to October?

I feel sorry for you all that have pre-ordered this lens. The news of this possible delay only gives me (and I'm sure many others) more time to save up for this lens, which in my opinion is overpriced, especially the UK market.

I'm pretty sure they found some issue with the lens after the announcement, would you prefer them send you a defective one?

I'm pretty sure they found out after the announcement, that they need finally close the design and think about the production. Oh wait a minute. They found some issue? So it was a not tested prototype? I think they counted on research data from Curiosity but this spiritless robot melted the wrong stone and NASA has to find another one - this is the real reason for delay. And as we all know data connection with Mars is so sloooow....

Your forgetting about the pre-production model accidently left at Tranquility Bay by Apollo 11 in 1969.
As soon as UPS or Fed-Ex deliver it production can start

 

[marekjoz]

Re: Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II Pushed Back to October?

I feel sorry for you all that have pre-ordered this lens. The news of this possible delay only gives me (and I'm sure many others) more time to save up for this lens, which in my opinion is overpriced, especially the UK market.

I'm pretty sure they found some issue with the lens after the announcement, would you prefer them send you a defective one?

I'm pretty sure they found out after the announcement, that they need finally close the design and think about the production. Oh wait a minute. They found some issue? So it was a not tested prototype? I think they counted on research data from Curiosity but this spiritless robot melted the wrong stone and NASA has to find another one - this is the real reason for delay. And as we all know data connection with Mars is so sloooow....

Your forgetting about the pre-production model accidently left at Tranquility Bay by Apollo 11 in 1969.
As soon as UPS or Fed-Ex deliver it production can start

So this is the real reason nobody went to the Moon for so long. It's just a secret plan to fight against the Japanese economy!

UPDATE from the last moment: President Obama just confirmed on reddit in his IaMA that there will be investments in space program, so there still is a hope we'll see 24-70 II and not our kids only: http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/z1c9z/i_am_barack_obama_president_of_the_united_states/c60n05h

 

[Sony]

Re: Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II Pushed Back to October?

For me, as one who preordered back in February, this news is beyond inexcusable! Canon's photographic division must be completely inept. At this point, the ONLY thing keeping me with Canon is the TS-E 17mm. If Nikon comes out with a comparable lens, I'll switch in a heartbeat.

Do you want a comparison? Nikon D800 was announced prior to Canon 5DMKiii. My brother pre-oderd D800 right the first place, and I did the same with 5DMKiii. It means that I placed oder after him. I got mine on late May, and my brother got his on mid July. It's the fact.

 

[bdunbar79]

I traded my 24-70 for a 35 L way back, I don't really understand what's fun about 2.8 zooms, but I fully understand not all people think like me.

Although I waited a very long time for the 1d X, I didn't for the 5d3, and the new flashes and 40mm was also pretty quickly released so it's not all bad. But I'm a big fan of people telling me when I order whatever, "you know, this will take 6 months" and suddenly it took three and I'm happy. Instead of telling my three days, and it's three months...

What's fun about 24-70 zooms? They're fun to have if you're being paid a lot of money to shoot a wedding.

 

[cliffwang]

I am glad that I got Tamron 24-70mm VC. No more waiting...

And how do you like it?

I like this lens a lot. The IQ is sharper than my old Canon 24-70mm MK1. I think people complain that it might have onion bokeh. However, I haven't really seem that yet. By the way I am not a PRO, so I don't really think I will be so picky for the onion bokeh in few photos in my life. I really like the IQ and VC feature of this lens.
HOWEVER, if I was a PRO, I would just wait for Canon 24-70mm MK2. For PROs you are making money from your clients, so you should use the best gear for your clients.

I was definitely temped by this lens. It receives great reviews and considered at least on par with the Canon 24-70 f2.8 Mk I in terms of IQ and has VC to boot! However, having the zoom ring turn the opposite direction was the deal breaker for me.

I think you won't feel any inconvenience for the opposite direction for zoom ring. When you are turning the zoom ring, you will adjust the direction to the correct way. At least there is no problem for me.

 

[DanielW]

I am glad that I got Tamron 24-70mm VC. No more waiting...

And how do you like it?

I like this lens a lot. The IQ is sharper than my old Canon 24-70mm MK1. I think people complain that it might have onion bokeh. However, I haven't really seem that yet. By the way I am not a PRO, so I don't really think I will be so picky for the onion bokeh in few photos in my life. I really like the IQ and VC feature of this lens.
HOWEVER, if I was a PRO, I would just wait for Canon 24-70mm MK2. For PROs you are making money from your clients, so you should use the best gear for your clients.

That's great news!
Thanks!

 

[pwp]

I traded my 24-70 for a 35 L way back, I don't really understand what's fun about 2.8 zooms, but I fully understand not all people think like me.

You're right, there are millions of photographers who don't think like you. Along with the 70-200 f/2.8isII, the 24-70 f/2.8 and the 16-35 f/2.8 will represent the core kit for a startlingly high percentage of working photographers across the planet. Peek into a pro photographers bag and you'll be likely to see two bodies and the three f/2.8 zooms.

-PW

 

[brett b]

I traded my 24-70 for a 35 L way back, I don't really understand what's fun about 2.8 zooms, but I fully understand not all people think like me.

You're right, there are millions of photographers who don't think like you. Along with the 70-200 f/2.8isII, the 24-70 f/2.8 and the 16-35 f/2.8 will represent the core kit for a startlingly high percentage of working photographers across the planet. Peek into a pro photographers bag and you'll be likely to see two bodies and the three f/2.8 zooms.

-PW

+1

 

[Viggo]

Oh absolutely!

I know that very well, that's why I wrote that I fully understand the 2,8 zooms :

I just think those lenses document, not get that type of IQ I love from fast primes.

And it's the reason I sold my 70-200 mk2 also and got the 135. The 70-200 never made me smile, the 135 just does exatly that, every time.

So for me (and I see a lot of other amateurs here that wants the 24-70) I don't get it when you can have a lens like the 35 L.´in stead.

 

[fiend]

Oh absolutely!

I know that very well, that's why I wrote that I fully understand the 2,8 zooms :

I just think those lenses document, not get that type of IQ I love from fast primes.

And it's the reason I sold my 70-200 mk2 also and got the 135. The 70-200 never made me smile, the 135 just does exatly that, every time.

So for me (and I see a lot of other amateurs here that wants the 24-70) I don't get it when you can have a lens like the 35 L.´in stead.

I have only 2 zooms, but will buy me a third one later on, the 24-105 due to the comfort of the zoom when traveling. I've sold my 24-70/2.8 for the 35/1.4 and dont miss it at all.
When I shoot weddings I use one body with 16-35 (or 35/1.4).. and the 70-200/2.8 IS II or the 85/1.2 or 135/2.0 on the other body depending on the situation.

Just got back home from a travelshoot in Turkey and I had the 16-35/2.8, 50/1.8 and 135/2 and I think I missed a lot of shots switching between lenses all the time. A 24-105 would have been better than the 50/1.8 on these locations and my 135/2 with 1.4x is quite nice and the 16-35 is awesome

But the 24-70/2.8 I don't miss att all..

 

[pakosouthpark]

I am glad that I got Tamron 24-70mm VC. No more waiting...

what is that like comparing to the old canon 24-70?

 

[M.ST]

A few preordered lenses for CPS platinum members hit the german market until the next two weeks.

 

[Deleted member 20471]

”Hopefully” it is only Canon Sweden that has the delay (see http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=9011.msg162594). When the new Canon 500 and 600mm lenses started to arrive, shops in Denmark hade them in stock before Canon Sweden started to ship them to shops in Sweden.

 

[Heavyweight67]

If the cost hasn't changed from the $2000 up then October is fine by me, just a little more saving time, that said, the delay of this lens and some other Canon QC issues, I will be sitting back and waiting for a few months...
On numerous occasions I have had to stop myself buying the Mk1 to use in the interim, but I keep reminding myself that "apparently the wait will be worth it"....fingers crossed.
I have that zoom range covered with the EFs 17-55 2.8, on my 7D, but, the 5D3 is my goto camera once the sun sets...
I guess like many things Canon (recently) time will reveal all.

 

[Marsu42]

UN-FREAKIN-BELIEVABLE

That's why I did a poll some time ago, and even then trust into Canon seemed limited - only about 25% believed in the announced mid-September delivery date :-> http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=7859.msg143492#msg143492

but I keep reminding myself that "apparently the wait will be worth it"....fingers crossed.

Given the delay and the price it just has to be stellar ... or what? People will buy it anyway, even if it doesn't combine the 24L, 35L and 50L in one lens. That's because the mk1 is phased out, very expensive when used and the Tamron isn't an alternative because of the slower af. So until the new patented 24-70L with IS arrives people are out of options.

 

[M.ST]

Update:

Canon (CPS) told me a few minutes ago, that Canon delivers the EF 24-70 II until next week from the europe stock to the CPS merchants.

If this really happens. We will see.

 

[kaihp]

Update:

Canon (CPS) told me a few minutes ago, that Canon delivers the EF 24-70 II until next week from the europe stock to the CPS merchants.

If this really happens. We will see.

This is the first time I've missed a "Like" button here (and I'm not even on FB).

 

[Dylan777]

Oh absolutely!

I know that very well, that's why I wrote that I fully understand the 2,8 zooms :

I just think those lenses document, not get that type of IQ I love from fast primes.

And it's the reason I sold my 70-200 mk2 also and got the 135. The 70-200 never made me smile, the 135 just does exatly that, every time.

So for me (and I see a lot of other amateurs here that wants the 24-70) I don't get it when you can have a lens like the 35 L.´in stead.

-1....I understand the IQ of prime. I have friends (pro wedding for 15yrs), all 4 of them have mrk II on pre-order. They all using mrk I. Their kit to all wedding 2 bodies, 50L, 24-70, and 70-200 mrk II plus flashes.