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The EF 24-70 mm f/2.8L II USM delivers superb image quality throughout its zoom range, thanks to aspherical lens elements and ultra-low dispersion (UD) and super UD glass. Redesigned optics ensures sharpness is maximized across the frame.
The EF 24-70 mm f/2.8L II USM is robust enough for daily professional use. Weather sealing protects against dust and moisture, while a fluorine-coated front and rear elements are easy to clean.
The EF 24-70 mm f/2.8L II USM is robust enough for daily professional use. Weather sealing protects against dust and moisture, while a fluorine-coated front and rear elements are easy to clean.
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Canon EF zoom lens - 24 mm - 70 mm is rated
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Rated 5 out of
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PNW_shooter from
Design flaw ruins an otherwise great lens
Lens was great until it stopped working due to the dreaded Error 1. Doing some research I was shocked to find out how common this issue is and it suggests this is a design flaw that Canon needs to address and issue a recall on. I paid $450 to have the lens repaired thinking that would solve the issue and it's recently happened again after only 1.5 years of light use.
Date published: 2024-05-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
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Danpbphoto from
Excellent Sharp Zoom
I have only 2 zooms and this is 1 of them. I currently use all Canon DSLRS. The lens is extremely fast, sharp and renders a beautiful image file in RAW.
Date published: 2024-09-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Behzad from
Extraordinary Lens
The new 24-70 f2.8 L II is absolutely a great lens! Its sharpness is excellent + even better than my 70-200 f2.8 L II IS and auto focus speed and accuracy and also build quality is superb! i have been using this one about a month and i m really satisfied with buying this lens. The only negative point is its price which is so expensive! But believe me it s worth to buy and you will be definitely satisfied.
Date published: 2013-09-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Hazyerbak from
One of the finest
The build quality of this lens is apparent the moment you hold it. It's heavier than it looks and feels refreshingly solid.
The resistance on the manual focus ring is satisfyingly smooth requiring no more or less force than you'd ever want for tuning quickly and precisely at the same time.
The heft of the lens is most apparent when zooming and becomes more obvious when it's pointed upwards (gravity and stuff. The wonderful thing is how the lens manages to hold it's place when pointed DOWNward. Although there is a zoom lock, after a year and a half of use I have yet to experience any lens drop even after traveling with the camera shouldered for long walks.
The AF is super snappy and uncanny in its accuracy especially when using center point focus. On a 6D body, it is impressively reliable in low-light situations. Only the flattest, no-contrast circumstances seem to offer any AF issues.
Image quality is superb and more likely to be bottle-necked by the camera its on rather than by the lens itself. It still blows my mind that even under the worst circumstances chromatic aberration never seems to existent.
Truly it's the Excalibur of standard zoom lenses.
Date published: 2017-01-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Tony from
A definitive contender...
If your still doing homework on a lens of this caliber and price tag, then my review should only add confidence in a purchase. The build is of rigid and pretty standard professional grade expectations added the weather seal for environmental elements. I shouldn't be noted but common sense applies to complete the seal with a filter as stated in the manual. Im old fashioned and like the heft and feel, i could ask for better containment than engineered plastic, how about t-6061 aluminum?? Maybe then no one would complain about a price-tag. Furthermore, the optics are just phenomenal, from 24-70 if you use the focal length respectfully. Sharp, sharp, sharp and not afraid to use it wide open in any circumstance. Slightest distortion but critical in studio. Focus and zoom execute excellent and comfortable turns. simply a pleasure and all around contender.
Date published: 2013-03-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
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Desert Fox from
Awesome standard zoom
I shoot many fast paced events where timing is key to capture moments as they unfold in a natural way without subjects realizing I'm there. The 24-70 II fits those needs completely with fast, accurate autofocus, sharp rendering, punchy images and a reasonable zoom range that gets me just close enough to capture action as it unfolds. I've been quite pleased with the performance of this lens on the event floor and noticed an increase in my keeper rate versus my previous Sigma lens. This lens really has held its own in low light events paired with the 6D.
Date published: 2017-03-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Rene from
Super Sharp Lens with Great Low Light Capabilities
Had this lens for six months now and tried it in various situations. I am happy with the pictures I get. Been receiving good comments on them from friends and family too. I’ve used it during my latest travels and it was the only lens I needed to bring. Takes good pictures even in dim museums and cathedrals without the need to use my flash equipment. Worth the cost!
Date published: 2018-12-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Nyolia from
EF 24-70mm f/2.8 II USM
I received this lens on Monday, and sold my previous favorite, the 24-70mm L f/2.8 on Tuesday. I have waited for this lens for too long. I shot all day Monday and found this new upgrade really brilliant; It's lighter, looks better and the photos that come out of it are a lot sharper. The color rendition matches those of my 85mm L f/1.2 and the 70-200mm L f/2.8. If Canon had included IS into this baby it would have been a work of art, a masterpiece. I am sure there is a reason for this; Canon knows better. I shoot manual and don't think I desperately need IS. Moreover, I am learning how to lock my elbows as I shoot, and the result is paying off...I have taken about a thousand photos and every single of them is as sharp as the other.
Thank you Canon. I love what this lens does!
Date published: 2012-10-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
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DavidL from
Superlative Zoom Lens
As always the service, delivery and product quality is excellent. The product arrived in excellent condition. This lens is expensive but the optical quality is unmatched in this class. I wish I would have purchased it sooner. Now I can produce tack sharp results at F2.8 which I have not been able to achieve with other lenses of this type.
The lens is heavy, but it pairs very well with my 5D Mk III.
Date published: 2019-08-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Colonel H from
Worth the money?
I am an advanced amateur hobbyist that recently upgraded to 5D MkIII from Canon 7D w/ EF-S 17-55mm f2.8, so I thought i'd save a nickel and get the XXX Brand 24-70MM f/2.8 but when I got it on the camera it had really bad vignetting. I was used to the previous set up that had almost no vignetting. So back to the brick & mortar store it went. Got my refund and ordered this lens. After two days of test shots I am convinced that this lens far and away out performs the XXX Brand (at least for someone with my skill set. I believe that great pros can make a coke bottle work as a lens but amateurs need a great piece of glass like this lens to help us compensate. The first test I did was directly at the sun on a very bright sunny day and man what a difference over my old setup. Canon got this right and this lens makes a great combo with the 70-200mm f2.8 IS II.
Date published: 2014-06-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Pam 2055 from
Tack sharp!
Great lens ! On my camera most of the time . Best made lens I have at this time .
Date published: 2019-07-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Suzi from
Good lens
good lens. I have only used it a few times. Once for a swim meet and once for a boys high school basketball game. It did not focus as fast as I needed during basketball but otherwise a good lens.
Date published: 2024-02-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
beauplanet from
Refurb is like new
Besides the fact that this is the best of the best zoom lenses, a refurbished lens is like a brand new lens without the orginal Canon box.
Date published: 2016-11-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mark from
Sharp
I have replaced my old 24-70 with this new lens and am very happy I did.
Sharp from edge to edge and ready for 40 plus megapixel full frame sensors.
The only thing I do not like is the lens hood which although lighter and smaller attaches to the moving end of the lens possibly making the lens more vulnerable to abuse a pro lens can receive during it's lifetime..
Date published: 2012-10-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
TomH DFW from
Super sharp EF lens on Canon R5
The EF Canon 24-60 2.8 Mk II lens is a very sharp lens with excellent contrast and is reasonably fast. I've tried the RF version but frankly dis not see enough improvement to justify a change. The In body stabilization in the R5 works wonders with this lens. I did have a Tamron 24-70 with stabilization before buying this Canon. For whatever reason, the Tamron's stabilization did not work properly for me on the R5. Also the Tamron had a different color balance compared to my other Canon lenses. If you have both DSLR bodies and R bodies like the R5 or R6, this is a superb all around lens.
Date published: 2023-04-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Win G from
Great everyday lens
Great everyday lens. I bought this to replace my original lens (Mark I) with this second generation version when a problem developed on the original lens after 20 years and thousands of shots. The second generation appears to be as sharp and a little bit lighter (which is nice).
Date published: 2023-01-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Blacklight from
The best lens I have ever used.
Canons 24-70mm II, is the best lens I have ever used from the Canon line-up of lens. I am purchasing 50mm 1.2, & 85mm 1.2, and 135mm f2, s for my Wedding Photography, but I can't wait to see if these lens stack up to my copy of the new Canon lens?
Date published: 2014-11-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Barbbe4024 from
24-70 lens
Use this one for group photos are even nature ones. Bought this one at Christmas when one was using stopped working. Not sure what’s up, but this one was on my wish list. Crisp pictures, great range. Overall great purchase and happy with it.
Date published: 2019-01-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
CoolMommy20 from
Great Lens!
This lens is truly exceptional. Some may think this lens is only for the pros but any shooter can benefit from such a fast piece of glass. It is very expensive but well worth the investment.
Date published: 2015-02-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Love photos from
Amazing Lense
This is my new go to lense. It is very versatile. I use it for portrait landscape and close up photos of flowers. The photos are very sharp and in focus.
Date published: 2019-08-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Travosphere from
Amazing versatility
Such a great lens to have! A little vignetting (6dmkii but other than that takes amazing photos. Quiet auto focus. Overall very high quality product worth every penny.
Date published: 2019-05-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
MontanaDude from
Excellent Lens!
I bought this lens about 8 months ago and it's been hard to take it off my camera ever since. Previously, my go-to lens was the 70-200mm 2.8 IS L series but I wanted something wider that would give me equal image quality and the 24-70 has not disappointed me yet.
Date published: 2016-03-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Invertalon from
Amazing go-to lens...
This is my first experience with a 24-70 variant... Coming from the 24-105L, the difference is quite significant. This lens has incredible resolution at 24mm edge to edge on my 5D Mark III. Even wide open, the microcontrast is simply amazing. The images look better wide open than the 24-105L does at f/8. It is THAT good.
The lens does soften a tad at 70mm. It is still extremely sharp, but not exactly to the level of 24mm. To give a comparison, I find the 24-70 II at 70mm similar in sharpness to the magnificent 70-200 II at 70mm. You would be hard pressed to find any difference in image quality.
Build quality is excellent. Most of the exterior is engineering plastic versus metal or other materials. Still feels extremely high quality and the weight reduction from the previous version is welcomed.
The only downfall with the lens is the lack of IS and the cost without it. Not exactly required for everybody, it is a very nice feature on the long end of the zoom range. For the price of this lens, IS should have been included. I am assuming Canon had good reason to omit IS for image quality benefits.
As far as copy variation, the first copy of this lens I had to return due to a decentered lens element causing softness on the right side of the frame at 24mm... My second copy I am currently using appears to be perfect.
Other image quality attributes this lens offers include beautiful 18-point sunstars when conditions are right. CA levels are extremely low if not non-existent. Flare is well controlled. There is quite a bit of light-falloff (vignetting) but is easily corrected in post if need be. The lens also features very quick AF, one of the fastest I have used honestly.. As with the 70-200 II, I really like the locking lens hood. The zoom lock is also a very nice feature as zoom lenses have the tendency to creep with heavy use over time. There is no zoom creep so far, but time will tell how the internals will hold up to heavy use in this case.
I am extremely impressed by this lens overall. It has prime lens image quality (if not better in some cases) with the versatility of a zoom. I highly recommend this lens.
Date published: 2012-10-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
BillF from
Super sharp pics
I purchased this lens along with the 70-200 with IS. I purchased them to photograph horses, the pictures have been amazing especially since I shoot indoors in low light and my subjects are typically moving quite fast. The 70 - 200 is great when you are a little further away, the 24 - 70 is best when you have the opportunity to get in closer to the horse and rider.
I look forward to buying the 16-35 mm lens. The lenses are not cheap, but, as they say you get what you pay for.
Date published: 2019-04-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Tree Son from
One lens to last me.
If I must choose just one lens, this is the one I will pick.
This lens will go anywhere anytime I go. Best multi-purpose lens.
Date published: 2014-01-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Blindog from
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Great lens. Very Sharp, but over priced and no IS. I'm considering going third-party lenses. I cannot imagine the PRICE of the future 24-70 F2.8 L USM "IS" "I" or "II" when it comes out.
Make the lenses more affordable so people won't go anywhere else to get them. You are loosing big time on this issue!
Date published: 2015-02-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ye Ol Woodbender from
Sharp. Sharper. Sharpest.
I’m beginning to understand why every review is full of superlatives. Sharp, bright, great contrast, fast focus. The only thing more that you could ask for is image stabilization.
Date published: 2018-12-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Liberty from
Superb Lens
This lens was a replacement of the old version. This new lens is super sharp and beautiful contrast. Edge to edge sharpness almost like a prime lens. Just love the images taken with this lens. Only thing I don't like is the price, and "maybe" if it had IS (Image Stabilizer).
Anyway, the price although high, is well worth the image quality that is achieved by this lens on my 5d mark iii.
Date published: 2012-10-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Gjo from
New favorite
I have been wanting this lens for a long time. It didn't disappoint one bit.
Date published: 2019-04-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
dank from
I was blown away
After talking to several photographers and reading several reviews I decided to sell my old 24-70 lens and purchase the new lens. Well I quickly learned that evertning that I had heard about this lens was true. Sharpness,color,contrast and focus speed was amazing. It was hard to beleive that it was better than my old 24-70 but it was. The only thing that I miss is the huge lens hood.
Date published: 2013-11-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Markus from
The One I Always Wanted
Great lens, great lens, great lens. Built for the rigors of backpack photography and built to withstand the elements. Perfect for short range sports and outdoor large scenes
Date published: 2019-05-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Thomas T from
Amazing Lens, Brought Out The Best of My Camera
I've been using the EF 24-70mm f/2.8 II USM for about 18 months, paired with my full-frame 6D Mark II. The lens takes wonderful shots, both portrait and scenic. Wide aperture helps with low-light shooting.
Date published: 2021-11-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
BobPPG from
An excellent lens... needs an upgrade
An excellent lens. However has chromatic aberrations that are very apparent.
It would be nice for Canon to come out with an improved version that corrects this.
Date published: 2016-08-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Lionheart from
First Class Lens, Simply the Best
My review of the EF 24-70mm F/2.8 II USM. This lens is simply the best standard zoom lens on the market. When you first hold this lens in your hand, you know you are holding a powerful and valuable object of the finest digital imaging technology. The build quality is rigid, solid, and sleek. The lens filter is surprising large compared to most lenses at 82mm diameter. It has a lock switch only at 24mm, AF & MF mode switch, focus ring and focal length ring. Aside from the exterior technical details, the 24-70mm depicts some of the most beautiful, gorgeous and stunning colors that I have ever seen a lens can produce.
Some may ask, can this lens really be that good and worth high price tag? Some may ask, can't I just get away with an affordable lens? It certainly depends on your photography goals, but if you want the sharpest, cleanest shots to enhance your skill to the professional grade level, this is the lens. After hemming and hawing for months over whether I should buy this lens or not, I made the leap of faith, and I must honestly say that I don't regret it. In fact, unless I'm using my super telephoto lens, this lens practically is glued to my 7D Mark II now as my all around go to standard zoom lens. The only thing I wish Canon could improve on the quality of the lens hood. It feels too 'plastic'. I really do like the quality of the older lens hoods from years ago with more solid harder plastic material. The saving grace with the new lens hood is that it has nice lock switch. In conclusion, the 24-70mm is a first class lens!
Date published: 2015-02-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
LiittleL222 from
Couldn't recommend a lens enough!
As per the title, I couldn't recommend a lens enough. I take a lot of portraits and sports photography shots, and needed a very diverse lens. I take almost all my pictures with this lens and while I wish this lens had a lower f-stop such as 1.4 or 1.8, I still love the ability to zoom while getting a good bokeh in my photos. Seriously such a good price and investment for such a diverse lens! literally my favorite in my gear collection!
Date published: 2022-11-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
TMK from
Worth Every Dime
So worth the money. I only wish I had bought it sooner!
Date published: 2022-01-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Chicago Al from
Several prime lenses in one
Photography has been my hobby for over 20 years. I am not a pro. In order to evaluate a new lens, I shoot everyday life instead of brick walls. This lens is sharp wide open at F2.8. You do not need to stop it down to increase sharpness. This is what I love about this lens. It is like having several prime lenses in one package. I used the 35L and 50mm F1.4 for several years. They are good lenses. But I had to stop them down from F1.4 to F2.0 or F2.8 to get sharp images. The combination of this lens on a 5D3 are heavy. Carrying them around for a full day is not easy. Despite the weight, I still wish it had image stabilization. Its autofocusing is very good, although it is not any better than the autofocusing of the 35L or 135L or 300mm F4L. But then again, I haven't done any scientific measurements. This is all based on my everyday use. The bokeh is "good". Although I much prefer the bokeh of the 135L. Shooting into bright lights is surprisingly good. Overall, I love this lens. I don't like the high price though. But if you think of it as several high quality prime lenses in one, I guess that can justify the price.
Date published: 2013-06-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Maxx from
Nothing Better in a 24-70 2.8
I've been using this since Sept. of 15 & my goodness! I've had the tammy 3 different times but the softness was oh so present on each & it shot better with VC off, so I figured why not spend the bucks & try the Canon & guess what I haven't regretted it one bit:) There is nothing per dollar in this range that will beat it bar none:)) Love it!!!!!
Date published: 2016-08-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Joe Ludvigsen Photography from
Perfect to fill the gap between lens.
I love it !!! Its perfect for one of only three lens I carry. Must have !!
Date published: 2020-02-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
GI JOE from
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I used it mostly during my travel. Sharp and fast auto focus. Used for portraits and landscape. It is coslty. Wilsh it had image stabilization.
Date published: 2012-12-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
FL_Photograper from
Worth The Money..
I purchased this lens as a replacement for my old 24-70 and received it the day before I left for Venice Italy. I was truly shocked of how fast the AF was, and the sharpness from edge to edge. The build quality is excellent, and this one seems lighter than the older one. The only thing I don’t like is the lens hood, wish it was more the earlier version.
Date published: 2012-10-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
CB3 from
Great Lens One of The Market's Best
I used this lens for Wedding and events. The lens is fast and very sharp. This lens is my number one carry. My picture quality has increased and this is one of Canon's best lens yet. Great quality and it is what you would expect in a L lens.
Date published: 2015-06-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Scott Canon from
No image stabilization is a drawback
A good lens. I bought it as a replacement for the 24-105 f4. Yes, it does go down to f2.8, but you also lose the IS, meaning you have to increase shutter speed to eliminate camera shake. It ends up being a trade off at 70mm. Photos are sharp and excellent color though.
Date published: 2020-04-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
instaimage from
VERY much worth the upgrade
I am replacing the prior 24-70 with this lens, I've never been overjoyed with the older one... can't really put my finger on why, and being the lens that I use to make the majority of my money that may sound strange... but it's the truth....
This new one... WOW, I LOVE it. The images are outstanding! I'm also shooting the 5D3 and two 1DX's with it so the combo of all new gear may be some factor but I'm VERY VERY happy with the new lens.
Super sharp everywhere, quick autofocus, great build quality. I like the new lens extension lock feature.
One "issue" I have with the lens and it's only because of a habbit I have... I frequently will put the lens between my legs so I can use my hands to work with a client... the new lens hood is smaller and I seem to always be pushing the new locking button on the lens and the hood rotates... no fault of the hood or the lens, just something different that I need to make an accomodation for in my workflow... :)
Date published: 2012-09-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
K Man from
Love it!
Amazing lens!!! Can’t wait to get the 16-35 2.8 L!!
Date published: 2018-07-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Paysonaznana from
Very nice lense
Already enjoying this lens...love the lightness of the lens on the camera. I am alrady using the lens for lightening photography and enjoyed the 24-70 mm and the fluctuation of either opening up to 24 or closing in to get a tighter shot. Cannot wait to try it out for landscape photography.
Date published: 2018-08-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Overfocused from
A perfect balance of performance, build, and IQ
Fantastic AF performance, image quality, and the build is SOLID. I have no complaints with this lens. Works great in low light. Distortion is pretty low and easy to correct with panoramic stitching. Pretty much edge-to-edge sharp with very slight detail loss at the farthest fringes at the widest zoom angle.
There is some flare sometimes like other users comment on, but it has not bothered me at all.
A+ lens
Date published: 2018-08-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Cordes from
Terrific Lens
Excellent image quality, and a terrific focal length for either full frame or crop sensor cameras.The fast aperture has been nice too. I can't imagine working with F4 vs. the 2.8.
Date published: 2019-12-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
OMA8 from
You Can't Go Wrong With This Lens
Absolutely lovely lens, sharp all the way through the zoom range and at f2.8 you can get some quality low-light photography in. Amazing lens, and can't
Date published: 2020-01-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JasonC from
The bar for excellence
Most anyone familiar with the Mk. II version of Canon's 24-70 f2.8L understands what a sharp, outstanding lens it is. I've used both the original copy as well as a few third party versions in an EXTENSIVE variety of situations, and this lens, by far outclasses all of them in terms of reliability and visual quality. Looking forward to getting years of use out of this lens.
Date published: 2019-04-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
RaymondCamerasPR from
good lent but extream overvalued price
is a good lent but the price is overvalued!!! +
i can understand a 70 200 2.8 IMAGE S is in a price like this but not this one
Date published: 2013-10-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
A Longo from
24-70 f2.8
There really is nothing bad about this lens. Pictures are tack sharp across the range. Of course IS would be great but it is light enough to hand hold. Still a bread and butter lens.
Date published: 2020-05-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Souvik from
Great experience
Perfect condition, great value and prompt service.
And what to say about the lens? It's a cult in it's own. Has been received million times by some greats in the field. Excellent quality optics.
Date published: 2020-03-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Breckgirl from
Very happy with this lens...
Bought for an event - gave me the perfect excuse to pick it up - and it worked perfectly for the wedding on the narrow boat in iffy weather...
Date published: 2019-05-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
fm48 from
This lens is great
This is a great lens.It is lighter than the other version
Date published: 2014-06-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Tom from
Series II L Lenses
I recently went on a shoot with Canon where they were allowing us to use the recently released "L" Series II lenses. While I was very happy with my series I lenses the difference in sharpness was incredible. Since I am planning on upgrading to the new Series 5ds when it is available in June I was sure that I would need to upgrade to the series II lenses. I've now made the transition to the 16-35, 24-70, 100-400 lenses in anticipation of the new 5ds body. These lenses are just INCREDIBLE. Very, very sharp! Not inexpensive, but just like computers "Garbage IN, Garbage OUT".
Date published: 2015-03-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
George from
Great Lens - Buy it now!
Great addition to my collection - I'm using this lens more often than any other
Super fast shipping and delivery
Date published: 2019-10-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
April2 from
Superb!
This lens is by far my favorite indoor lens! Super sharp! I wish I would have bought it sooner!
Date published: 2019-12-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
619 from
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I've always shot with prime lenses but I really needed something versatile and purchased this lens. I'm very satisfied with the performance and picture quality that I get as this is mounted to my 5D Mark 3. As for the price, I think it's way too expensive especially considering that the closure is made of plastic unlike the first versions which is made of metal. This is why I gave the rating of 2 stars in quality because the plastic closure doesn't justify the L Series of this lens. I also believe it isn't weather sealed either but I could be wrong. But it's made in Japan if that means anything. Overall, I'm satisfied.
Date published: 2014-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jeep Daddy from
Has a great feel to it.
I got this lens as a refurbished lens directly from Canon and couldn't be happier. It included the caps, hood and a bag but no manual and no retail box. If it included it included the retail box and manual it might give it better resale value, but other than that it is sharp, smooth, lighter and smaller than the older 24-70 f/2.8 and has a better feel on my camera. I like the smaller tulip hood compared to the older hood which is quite large. I plan to buy the new refurbished 16-35 f/2.8 III as soon as I can to replace the first model Canon made. The pictures speak for themselves.
Date published: 2018-05-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
VFL from
In love!
This is my first L lens and I’m already so happy with it! It was recommended to me by a travel photographer and this lens will be suiting my needs wonderfully! The price has been my issue for years but now wish I would’ve purchased it sooner!
Date published: 2019-03-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dave from
Super lens
Over priced .... But ..., much better than the old lens .
Lighter & shorter than the older one . I don't like the lens hood nor the all plastic construction .
Bottom line ... Best mid size lens !
Date published: 2012-10-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Gracie Kay from
New Lens
shoots very well in low light settings and is PERFECT for weddings
Date published: 2019-07-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bhas from
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
I don’t need to carry another lens. Shooting in low light without flash and in auto was very good but shooting manual was excellent. I waited years for the upgrade which never materialized.
Date published: 2019-08-05T00:00:00-04:00