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The Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM II is a standard lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2012. The focus is done by Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM), it does not have image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 2099 €;
163 users have given it an average vote of 9.6 out of 10.
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This lens is available with the following mounts:
Canon EF: this lens is compatible with reflex fullframe and APS-C Canon EF.
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Pros: very sharp even wide open on all focal lengths, high contrasts, solid construction, reliable and fast AF
Cons: expensive, heavy, large 82mm filter thread, vignetting at 24mm (can be easily corrected in postprocessing).
Compared to the old design of its predecessor the short lens hood can't provide much protection.
Opinion: The sharpest standard zoom for full frame. Brilliant colors and contrast.
Expensive and heavy but the produced images are outstanding.
AF hit rate is nearly 100%, fast and reliable.
Compared to the old design of its predecessor (with its 'inverse' zooming) the short lens hood can't provide much protection.
The 82mm filter thread may introduce additional costs for new larger filters.
Pros: very sharp at all settings, great contrast, accurate AF
Cons: filter size, price
Opinion: I lost most of my interest in primes after getting this lens. In fact I will sell my 50mm f/1.4 after getting the zoom. The zoom is really sharp with great contrast and good rendering. My friend has seen the onion ring bokeh from out-of-focus metallic objects, but I have not encountered this yet. I wanted to buy cheaper lenses but in the long run I decided this was still cheaper, lighter, and more convenient than a few primes.
AF is fast and accurate, build is solid, and I like the size of the lens hood... it isn't too obnoxious like the one with the 17-40L. It fits in my bags without having to remove it.
This is subjective, but I also like how it feels in my hands. The rings are well-placed and easy to locate by feel. It balances nicely on a 5D3.
The downside for me is the filters. I hoped to avoid buying more and carrying more than one set, but in the end I think this lens is worth it.
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Pros:Sharpness, AF speed and precision, construction, colors, reliability, lots and lots of performance.
Cons:cost, needless to say lack of stabilization, for those who are used to it it is not a drama...
Opinion:Recently purchased, I come from a Canon 28-70 f2.8 L that I will always remember in its beautiful rendering, now vintage... I can't say that the change was really radical... Maybe I expected it to be lighter, but in terms of speed, sharpness even on the sides and colors, we are on another planet. I was already aware of what the advantages of this lens would be, but trying them out for yourself is a whole other thing... The blur is true, it is not "creamy" and generous like the first two versions, because of the different microcontrast, but nothing detracts from the fact that its three-dimensionality is superlative... The engraving of the details and nuances are indescribable... If we have to talk about the speed, it really amazed me, I really didn't think it was so fast despite the weight... With high-performance autofocus modules, it becomes a lightning bolt... Many have complained about the lack of stabilization, but let's be clear, is it really necessary for a lens like this? Although now the RF system has been updated, I recommend it completely from landscapes to portraits, for intensive professional use even today even on mirrorless it can give the best of itself... Perfect project !
Cons:It is not stabilized, the diaphragm group from what I understand almost always breaks (mine is broken)
Opinion:The 24/70 is the lens that should never be missing (for Full Frame systems) practically you can do a bit of everything from the landscape to the portrait, the model in question is an L series lens and in my opinion has no particular defects, the images generated are pleasant, sharp (even at full aperture) with pleasant colors, I used it for years on the 5D Mark III I noticed some difficulty in focusing in particular situations such as backlight using it instead on Canon R6 with adapter I did not encounter the problem indeed there was a significant improvement in focus. Defects : missing the stabilizer that perhaps in some cases would be useful the problem but I solved it with the R6 that is stabilized; The diaphragm group EROOR 01 broke and considering that I use it very little is somewhat strange, reading on the various online forums from what little I understood is a very frequent defect, the cost for the repair was 200 Euro and considering the cost of the lens we say you would not expect similar problems.
Pros:Crisp at all focal points, pleasant blurry, compact size
Cons:nobody
Opinion:Objective excellently built and able to give high performance to all focal points. For the same opening, it does not make us regret the corresponding fixes. I am using it mainly on a 5DsR and it is a perfect pairing that can give results always of excellence. It is the natural complement of the 70-200 f/2.8 IS II. In general the resolution is always excellent with a prevalence on shorter focal points. At 70 mm Maybe I find something more in the 70-200 but let's talk about laughable news. Distortion is always well controlled even at 24 mm where it is slightly more noticeable but controllable via software. For my use I do not find it heavy or bulky. Until now I have not felt the lack of the stabilizer even in the less favorable conditions where the large opening almost always allows safety times. Mechanically it is impeccable and robust. I am also recently trying it a Canon R5 on which it works very well and without creating difficulties for autofocus. The total footprint is slightly lower in volume terms than that of 5DsR. I would say that it is a advisable optics even after the advent of the new RF attack especially for those who know how to move in the used.
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