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p.1 #1 · Info on 24-70 II, any out there yet?

As far as I know there haven't been any specifics released, but I'm checking to be sure. I'm particularly interested in distortion, especially at 70mm. I presume it's going to be terrific for sharpness, contrast, etc.

Anyone know something I don't?

Aug 07, 2012 at 02:27 AM

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p.1 #2 · Info on 24-70 II, any out there yet?

I can't wait to see images of this lens.

Aug 07, 2012 at 03:11 AM

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p.1 #3 · Info on 24-70 II, any out there yet?

Took some shots with it today. Very impressive right out to the edges.

Aug 07, 2012 at 03:44 AM

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p.1 #4 · Info on 24-70 II, any out there yet?

Samples please.

Aug 07, 2012 at 03:54 AM

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p.1 #5 · Info on 24-70 II, any out there yet?

Sorry Im not allowed. We had a dealer day and they had one there. But as it was a "pre production" they asked that nothing got posted. Ive just printed a 30x20 inch print and its awesome though! Thats coming from the best Canon primes and the best Zeiss has to offer. You will love it. :-)

Aug 07, 2012 at 04:40 AM

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p.1 #6 · Info on 24-70 II, any out there yet?

Jonathan Huynh wrote:
I can't wait to see images of this lens.

Plenty of images of that lens in the press release on dpreview, and in particular on robgalbraith.com.

Aug 07, 2012 at 05:00 AM

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p.1 #7 · Info on 24-70 II, any out there yet?

I gave up waiting and got a Tamron 24 70 VC and the time to return it just passed. I have been really worried that I will regret it big time when this lens finally hits.

Aug 07, 2012 at 05:50 AM

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p.1 #8 · Info on 24-70 II, any out there yet?

I'm hoping that it will appear finally in early September - fingers crossed

Aug 07, 2012 at 09:13 AM

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p.1 #9 · Info on 24-70 II, any out there yet?

BiggHarry wrote:
I'm hoping that it will appear finally in early September - fingers crossed

Same here but I'm really hoping that we see a 5DMKIII kit with this lens.

Dave

Aug 07, 2012 at 10:48 AM

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p.1 #10 · Info on 24-70 II, any out there yet?

I'm going to get one too.

I've become used to the sharpness of primes for my wedding work. Even at f1.8 my primes are very sharp in the centre and pretty sharp at the edges. I run my current 24-70 at f2.8 for the vast majority of it's life .. and it just doesn't impress that much, compared to the primes

Even at f5.6 it's only "OK".

I don't love the look of the 24-70 2.8 range if I'm honest (I prefer the look of primes) but for a wedding ceremony it's a good all round lens..

Aug 07, 2012 at 11:17 AM

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p.1 #11 · Info on 24-70 II, any out there yet?

photomadnz wrote:
Sorry Im not allowed. We had a dealer day and they had one there. But as it was a "pre production" they asked that nothing got posted. Ive just printed a 30x20 inch print and its awesome though! Thats coming from the best Canon primes and the best Zeiss has to offer. You will love it. :-)

Were these at f2.8 ... or...??

The MTF charts look incredible compared with the old lens!

Aug 07, 2012 at 11:21 AM

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p.1 #12 · Info on 24-70 II, any out there yet?

Removed from market, needs rework and will come with IS.

Aug 07, 2012 at 01:14 PM

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p.1 #13 · Info on 24-70 II, any out there yet?

Was at B&H yesterday. Enquired about this lens and was informed that they are expecting it to be in store during September.

Aug 07, 2012 at 01:49 PM

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p.1 #14 · Info on 24-70 II, any out there yet?

September is what I've been told by my dealer as well.

Aug 07, 2012 at 02:45 PM

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p.1 #15 · Info on 24-70 II, any out there yet?

Forgot to mention. There is a little CA still. Pretty minor though. And definitely distortion at 24mm.

Aug 08, 2012 at 05:44 AM

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