Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L II
Focal Length & Maximum Aperture: 24-70mm, 1:2.8
Lens Construction: 18 elements in 13 groups
Diagonal Angle of View: 84° – 34°
Focus Adjustment: Inner-focusing with USM
Closest Focusing Distance: 0.38m/1.25 ft.
Zoom System: Rotating Type
Filter Size: 82mm
Max. Diameter x Length, Weight: 3.5 x 4.4 in., 28.4 oz. / 88.5 x 113mm, 805g
London, UK, 7th February 2012 – Canon today adds to its world-famous EF lens series with the launch of three new lenses for photography professionals and enthusiasts. The new EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM professional zoom lens is an update to the popular EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM, while the new EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM and EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM are the world’s first1 wide-angle prime lenses to feature optical Image Stabilizer (IS) technology. All three provide the highest levels of performance for modern digital photographers, combining premium image quality with durable, userfriendly designs.
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM: the ultra-high performance standard zoom
The new EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM features completely redesigned optics to provide outstanding clarity, image quality and durability. A compact design makes it ideal for carrying on every shoot, and a range of optical enhancements provide improved performance – capturing greater detail across the frame while reducing distortion throughout the entire zoom range, particularly at the maximum 70mm focal length.
With a redesigned optical system that includes two Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) and one Super UD aspheric elements to minimise chromatic aberration and colour blurring, the lens delivers consistently sharp, high-contrast images. Each lens element also features Canon’s optimised Super Spectra coatings to reduce ghosting and flare and ensure excellent colour balance. Additionally, a fluorine coating minimises the amount of dust, dirt and fingerprints that adhere to the front and rear of the lens, helping to maintain superior image quality.
The EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM also enables photographers to capture their subjects up close, with a minimum focusing distance of 0.38m at all focal lengths throughout the zoom range. A ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) works in combination with a highperformance CPU and advanced AF algorithms to ensure accurate, silent and ultraresponsive autofocus. For those who prefer to maintain full control in every shot, fulltime manual focusing allows photographers to precisely tweak or alter the focus of their shot at any time, even when AF is engaged.
Distinguished L-series design
The EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM is the latest lens from the elite L-series to offer Canon’s high-grade and user-focused design enhancements. The mechanical structure of the lens has been improved to offer enhanced zoom durability and greater shake and shock resistance within the lens barrel. The size of the lens has also been reduced by 10mm compared to the previous model, providing enhanced portability and greater convenience in everyday use. A new Zoom Lock lever also enables photographers to lock the zoom position at the extreme wide end to prevent damage to the lens in transit, while a water and dustproof construction2 enables users to continue shooting in harsh conditions.
I have the original 24-70. It is tack sharp and one of my favorite lenses. Frankly, I don't understand why anyone who owns the original would fork out over two grand for the "upgraded" one. As a matter of fact, if I didn't own the original I would purchase a used one.
Perhaps you have a great copy Kohala or some folks just have different IQ expectations than you. If you are happy, then you're lucky. Clearly, though, there are others that are still not satisfied with the current model so let them pay for it and be happy as well...
The original 24-70 gets a 9.7 build quality rating in the FM reviews. So, I'm not the only one that considers it a great lens. By the way, I find your patronizing comment about different IQ expectations offensive. Frankly, most people who complain about "bad copies" of Canon lenses need to learn good focusing techniques or switch to Nikon.
Kohala wrote:
I have the original 24-70. It is tack sharp and one of my favorite lenses. Frankly, I don't understand why anyone who owns the original would fork out over two grand for the "upgraded" one. As a matter of fact, if I didn't own the original I would purchase a used one.
Kohala
This is exactly what people were saying about ver. 1 of the 70-200mm f/2.8L IS...when ver. II came out the same people retracted their statements or were never heard from again.
Liquidpics wrote:
This is exactly what people were saying about ver. 1 of the 70-200mm f/2.8L IS...when ver. II came out the same people retracted their statements or were never heard from again.
I have been waiting for this lens for a year now after selling my original 24-70 after having a love/hate relationship. I pre ordered today and can't wait. If it's anything like the 70-200 2.8 IS MKII then it will be a great lens.
I have been waiting for this for years. My biggest complaint with the older version was corner softness on the wide end. The MTF charts suggest that the new version is much sharper.
IS must be a show stopper for IQ or drive the physical size way up. Too bad.
I hate the price and lack of IS, but I have it on pre-order.
If the lens is as great as the 70-200 f/2.8 IS L II then I'm in. The 70-200 is insane. If Canon does the new 24-70 that well then it will the ultimate combo.
If they produce a 16-35 with IQ as great as the 70-200 that will complete the dream.
Tom K. wrote:
If the lens is as great as the 70-200 f/2.8 IS L II then I'm in. The 70-200 is insane. If Canon does the new 24-70 that well then it will the ultimate combo.
If they produce a 16-35 with IQ as great as the 70-200 that will complete the dream.
If they produce a 16-35 with that boost, I'd consider using my mk1 24-70 and then most recent 16-35 and 70-200 variants.
Okay no I wouldn't gear lust would have me back at all three.
I still regret selling my 16-35 as soon as I shippe it, and I hated it.
The original 24-70 gets a 9.7 build quality rating in the FM reviews. So, I'm not the only one that considers it a great lens. By the way, I find your patronizing comment about different IQ expectations offensive. Frankly, most people who complain about "bad copies" of Canon lenses need to learn good focusing techniques or switch to Nikon.
I owned three copies and tried two others from the local pro store before giving up. Strange that with multiple 24-105L's (owned two and my assistants), multiple 17-40's (owned 3, they kept getting stolen), 16-35L, 50mm, 85mm and my friends 70-200L f2.8, all wide open suddenly I had 'good focusing techniques' getting perfect focus and sharpness even at f1.8 when I couldn't with the 24-70L at any f-stop or focal length. Pot calling kettle black on the patronising comment I'm afraid. Lens Rental have several blog posts about this lens including huge copy variation, bad design, etc. With data to back it up.
I have personally had one bad copy of a 16-35 mark II that was very soft. The replacement was sharp. I assure you my focusing technique is quite good. Now I'm convinced that bad copies should just be sent to Canon for calibration and projection test because they'll be better than an acceptable version from the store.
Kohala wrote:
Well charlebs:
The original 24-70 gets a 9.7 build quality rating in the FM reviews. So, I'm not the only one that considers it a great lens. By the way, I find your patronizing comment about different IQ expectations offensive. Frankly, most people who complain about "bad copies" of Canon lenses need to learn good focusing techniques or switch to Nikon.
I would have been interested in this lens if it had a 4 stop IS system that would really make it a low light monster...I recognize that they wanted to make the lens lighter but I really dont understand why they didnt include IS
