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Bobu Registered: Apr 22, 2004 Total Posts: 70 Country: Germany |
Today I compared 3 lenses at 24mm. This was just a test of the sharpness of the lenses. Other aspects like CA, vignetting, contrast, colors, flare etc. were not tested. The aim of this test was to check, whether my new 24 TSE II lens has any faults and to help me to decide whether I should keep my 24-70L or sell it. ![]() These are 100% crops of the uper-left corner, the lower left corner and the center at f 2.8: 24-70@2.8, upper left corner: ![]() 24TSE@3.5, upper left corner: ![]() 14-24@2.8, upper left corner: ![]() 24-70@2.8, lower left corner: ![]() 24TSE@3.5, lower left corner: ![]() 14-24@2.8, lower left corner: ![]() 24-70@2.8, center: ![]() 24TSE@3.5, center: ![]() 14-24@2.8, center: ![]() Pictures of the other apertures will follow. By the way the 24-70L was tested a few weeks ago at Canon and according to Canon the sharpness is within spec. Draw your own conclusions, but I am happy with my new TSE and the 14-24 and I will probably sell my 24-70. Best regards, Boris |
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fraga Registered: Sep 10, 2005 Total Posts: 1051 Country: Portugal |
Holy crap... |
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Bobu Registered: Apr 22, 2004 Total Posts: 70 Country: Germany |
These are 100% crops of the uper-left corner, the lower left corner and the center at f 4.0: ![]() 24TSE@4.0, upper left corner: ![]() 14-24@4.0, upper left corner: ![]() 24-70@4.0, lower left corner: ![]() 24TSE@4.0, lower left corner: ![]() 14-24@4.0, lower left corner: ![]() 24-70@4.0, center: ![]() 24TSE@4.0, center: ![]() 14-24@4.0, center: ![]() |
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fraga Registered: Sep 10, 2005 Total Posts: 1051 Country: Portugal |
thank you for the test, Bobu. |
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Bobu Registered: Apr 22, 2004 Total Posts: 70 Country: Germany |
These are 100% crops of the uper-left corner, the lower left corner and the center at f 5.6: ![]() 24TSE@5.6, upper left corner: ![]() 14-24@5.6, upper left corner: ![]() 24-70@5.6, lower left corner: ![]() 24TSE@5.6, lower left corner: ![]() 14-24@5.6, lower left corner: ![]() 24-70@5.6, center: ![]() 24TSE@5.6, center: ![]() 14-24@5.6, center: ![]() |
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Bobu Registered: Apr 22, 2004 Total Posts: 70 Country: Germany |
These are 100% crops of the uper-left corner, the lower left corner and the center at f 8.0: ![]() 24TSE@8.0, upper left corner: ![]() 14-24@8.0, upper left corner: ![]() 24-70@8.0, lower left corner: ![]() 24TSE@8.0, lower left corner: ![]() 14-24@8.0, lower left corner: ![]() 24-70@8.0, center: ![]() 24TSE@8.0, center: ![]() 14-24@8.0, center: ![]() |
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epuja Registered: Mar 11, 2008 Total Posts: 1595 Country: United States |
so whats the conclusion? the 24TSE is sharper than both others? |
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RalphJ Registered: Aug 22, 2005 Total Posts: 918 Country: United States |
I know people will say "But it doesn't zoom!" and they're right -- they should buy a zoom -- but that's simply a phenomenal performance by the TS-E 24 II. |
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PhotoMaximum Registered: Sep 10, 2008 Total Posts: 755 Country: United States |
Thanks for doing this. The TSE-E 24 II looks great. |
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Bobu Registered: Apr 22, 2004 Total Posts: 70 Country: Germany |
epuja wrote: |
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Bobu Registered: Apr 22, 2004 Total Posts: 70 Country: Germany |
These are 100% crops of the uper-left corner, the lower left corner and the center at f 11: ![]() 24TSE@11, upper left corner: ![]() 14-24@11, upper left corner: ![]() 24-70@11, lower left corner: ![]() 24TSE@11, lower left corner: ![]() 14-24@11, lower left corner: ![]() 24-70@11, center: ![]() 24TSE@11, center: ![]() 14-24@11, center: ![]() |
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jvarszegi Registered: Jun 05, 2005 Total Posts: 3840 Country: N/A |
Your 24-70L is clearly defective, or misfocused in these tests. My old 24-70L was far sharper at f/2.8, and yours isn't sharp by f/5.6 in the posted pictures. The TS looks like a winner (and of course the 14-24 is no slouch). |
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ShaneEngelking Registered: Dec 12, 2006 Total Posts: 1765 Country: United States |
My conclusion: the 24-70 looks just plain bad in comparison. |
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Bobu Registered: Apr 22, 2004 Total Posts: 70 Country: Germany |
These are 100% crops of the uper-left corner, the lower left corner and the center at f 16: ![]() 24TSE@16, upper left corner: ![]() 14-24@16, upper left corner: ![]() 24-70@16, lower left corner: ![]() 24TSE@16, lower left corner: ![]() 14-24@16, lower left corner: ![]() 24-70@16, center: ![]() 24TSE@16, center: ![]() 14-24@16, center: ![]() These are 100% crops of the uper-left corner, the lower left corner and the center at f 22: 24-70@22, upper left corner: ![]() 24TSE@22, upper left corner: ![]() 14-24@22, upper left corner: ![]() 24-70@22, lower left corner: ![]() 24TSE@22, lower left corner: ![]() 14-24@22, lower left corner: ![]() 24-70@22, center: ![]() 24TSE@22, center: ![]() 14-24@22, center: ![]() |
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Bobu Registered: Apr 22, 2004 Total Posts: 70 Country: Germany |
jvarszegi wrote: |
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gearhead5 Registered: Jun 15, 2006 Total Posts: 1419 Country: United States |
Wow, quite a performance by the 24TSE! |
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jfulton Registered: Oct 24, 2003 Total Posts: 2836 Country: United States |
Thank you for taking you time with these tests. While I do think the 24-70L has better potential, that 24TSEII is remarkable. Thanks again for sharing. |
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jvarszegi Registered: Jun 05, 2005 Total Posts: 3840 Country: N/A |
Bobu wrote: |
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ESC in KC Registered: Dec 26, 2005 Total Posts: 1678 Country: United States |
Nice job on the test - and the 24TSE looks very nice. But... I do think your copy of the 24-70 stinks! Did you calibrate it with your camera at Cannon? |
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Bobu Registered: Apr 22, 2004 Total Posts: 70 Country: Germany |
ESC in KC wrote: |
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Pixel Perfect Registered: Aug 16, 2004 Total Posts: 11206 Country: Australia |
Awesome from the 24 TS-E II, and if you want a superb UWA zoom, the Nikon is your answer. I've seen better from the Nikon as in these tests on a 1Ds III. Sharp corners at f/2.8! |
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Daan B Registered: Aug 16, 2007 Total Posts: 5156 Country: Netherlands |
There is something seriously wrong with your 24-70L... Get it calibrated |
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seanbolton Registered: Nov 03, 2003 Total Posts: 252 Country: United Kingdom |
Interesting tests and I would agree your 24-70 is not right. |
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thedigitalbean Registered: Jun 24, 2005 Total Posts: 3860 Country: United States |
Very interesting. I've similarly found the 17 TS-E to be rather impressive IQ wise. I'd say that between the 17 TS-E, the 24 TS-E II and the 24 f/1.4 II Canon some decent UWA choices for getting high IQ on the high MP bodies. |
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Doug Ball Registered: Jul 20, 2007 Total Posts: 129 Country: Canada |
I agree completely. It's a great time if you have the money to invest in this new gear. |