Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras by Canon
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Digital camera reviews of Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Digital camera Review: Tactically Tac-Sharp!
Summary: 5 Stars
When I was looking for a General Purpose glass I contemplated between the 24-105mm F4L & this one. I knew that this lens would weigh much heavier than the 24-105 because of the 2.8 glass which could be a potential concern. I really didn't need the extra focal length as I already have the 70-200 for that. I knew that the 24-105 & 24-70 would run neck & neck as far as sharpness being that they're both L-Lenses. But I did love the speed of the 2.8 on my 70-200IS so I decided on the 24-70.
I have no regrets but damn!.. damn!. damn! What a piece of Glass! And the weight while on any of my Canon bodies, indeed, it's Heavy... But I don't mind after seeing the results. I actually like it being heavy. My, my, my it's 'Oh so sharp! Another bonus feature I love is the Lens Hood which BTW came with the lens & I have it on 100% of the time, stays in a fixed position (it does not extend/retract), the objective lens retracts deeper into the hood as the focal length is increased. The hood is deep & huge! It looks DOMINATING!
All I know is that if I went with the 24-105mm F4L, soon if not later I'll always wonder how the 24-70mm F2.8L would be & probably end up buying one down the road. Hence, ending up with 2 General Purpose glass that have practically similar focal range. Grant it the 24-105 has IS, extra focal length & much lighter(No, thanks). I get nothing less than Tactically Tac-Sharp images! Going with the 24-70mm F2.8L route, I'll never wonder about the 24-105 nor own one for that matter. If you get the 24-105 you'll end up buying this later on I'm sure of it. If you get this first... After using it - Believe me, you'll never want the 24-105. Save & spend your money on the 70-200mm F2.8L IS instead. As partners, these two are a one two punch to have in your Canon Gear!
Digital camera Review: DO NOT BUY!
Summary: 1 Stars
Extremely disappointed with this lens. Poor focus after 15', Images never sharp under any condition. Not at all what you would expect from an L series. Lots of $$$$ poor performance. Working on third copy. Unfortunately did not get chance to evaluate prior to warranty running out.
CAUTION!!!!
PS failed to research product reviews prior to purchase, My Bad, Better luck to all!
Digital camera Review: If you could only have one Canon lens, this is it.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my favorite Canon lens. It is sharp at both 24 and 70, and its fast F/2.8 aperture makes for excellent shots in low light, and creamy Bokeh.
The zoom is smooth except for a tiny hitch in its linearity at 24MM. I understand this is due to the shape of the cam in the zoom mechanism. The positive is that the lens doesn't "creep" like the 24-105 F/4 IS USM. Also - when you are at 24MM, the lens is fully extended; at 70 it is retracted. This makes for a large lens hood, but it blocks flare effectively.
My only con is its heavy weight, but if you are shooting L glass, weight is secondary to picture quality.
If I could only have one Canon lens, this would be it!
Digital camera Review: top notch glass!
Summary: 4 Stars
I have used this lens with my 1D for about 6 months now and I have to say the images are truly outstanding. When I first tried it out in a shop I was amazed at the fast focus and that was using a 30D! Of course I also was amazed at the weight but you have to have that weight with glass of this quality! Its aptly nicknamed "the brick" for a reason. It is not a lightweight set-up to carry around but its not impossible to deal with. The focus with my 1D is fast and accurate, its aperture is wide enough to shoot in available light, and the images are tack sharp and vivid! It is built like a tank, and I have taken it to the base of Niagara Falls (as wet as that is) with no issue whatsoever. This is about the best all around lens you could have, i think slightly better than the 24-105 due to faster autofocus on the 24-70. When you see the results you can get with this lens, you wont mind lugging it around!!!Digital camera Review: took a lot of time deciding on which macro ..made the right choice
Summary: 5 Stars
WONDERFULL forget the other macro just because it is red ring. this baby is good enough for forensics.