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p.2 #1 · 24L I or 24L II

trumpet_guy wrote:
The lens in that $1500+ range that really tempts me is the Zeiss ZE 21/2.8,
that should be available in 2009 Q3.

To tell you the truth, though, I have more gear than I need already.

My gear is worth more than my cars (plural).

yeah the zeiss may be interesting indeed

Jan 05, 2009 at 07:09 AM

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p.2 #2 · 24L I or 24L II

The 24L II has an optical formula that is greatly different from the 1st version. These extra UD and aspherical elements should improve the IQ a lot since the 1st version has strong visible CA wide open, and the corner is not that good either. Nikon's 14-24/2.8 is a sold proof of modern optical technology, I hope Canon would bring up something that can compete with it.

Jan 05, 2009 at 01:18 PM

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p.2 #3 · 24L I or 24L II

I am with Stan on the 24L mkI. Easily one of my favorite lenses, but again I don't really use it for landscapes. I am usually using it at f/2 and below, so the edge to edge sharpness thing doesn't come into play with those types of shots. Right now, it is a lens that you can grab for well under 1K, and is well worth it.

Jan 05, 2009 at 01:28 PM

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p.2 #4 · 24L I or 24L II

My personal motto is "I'll never be an early adopter". Personally, I'd sit and wait till a substantial mass of data is accumulated.

Happy shooting,
Yakim.

Jan 05, 2009 at 01:34 PM

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p.2 #5 · 24L I or 24L II

And you should, as they are both very different. A lot of us here are wondering which one to get (as we can barely afford to buy one) but if we can afford both of them, then we don't have to agonize over our decision to pick one!

trumpet_guy wrote:
I'm tempted by them both, but the 21/2.8 is for landscapes and the 24/1.4 is for
low light people shots.

Jan 05, 2009 at 04:45 PM

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p.2 #6 · 24L I or 24L II

Don't hold your breath though! Nikon has always better than Canon when it comes to wide angle lenses .... and they have raised the bar real high with the 14-24.

phuang3 wrote:
The 24L II has an optical formula that is greatly different from the 1st version. These extra UD and aspherical elements should improve the IQ a lot since the 1st version has strong visible CA wide open, and the corner is not that good either. Nikon's 14-24/2.8 is a sold proof of modern optical technology, I hope Canon would bring up something that can compete with it.

Jan 05, 2009 at 04:50 PM

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p.2 #7 · 24L I or 24L II

I am just speculating but I think the 24L II will shine on a high density sensor like the 50D. Sure you will not get the wideness of FF but it'll take some time for us to see a 40-50MP FF.

That little inspiration is in reference to dpreview's take on the 50D and what has been said about the Nikkor 14-24

Jan 05, 2009 at 05:09 PM

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p.2 #8 · 24L I or 24L II

The 24L mark I was great on a 1.6 crop.

I am interested to see how the 24L MK II tests on 1.6 & FF.

Jan 05, 2009 at 11:25 PM

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p.2 #9 · 24L I or 24L II

Its getting very boring waiting for someone to publish an authoritative review comparing the old and new 24Ls.

Am I just being impatient or does it seem like centuries since the Mk2 was announced, and still no proper reviews.

Jan 06, 2009 at 12:19 PM

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p.2 #10 · 24L I or 24L II

David Baldwin wrote:
Its getting very boring waiting for someone to publish an authoritative review comparing the old and new 24Ls.

Am I just being impatient or does it seem like centuries since the Mk2 was announced, and still no proper reviews.

I am confident Bryan from The Digital Pictures Com will be publishing his test results for his 2nd copy of the 24L II any day now.

Jan 06, 2009 at 02:36 PM

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