ggreene wrote:
So twice the price with lower build quality. Great.
Wasn't the original $2k at release? Take into account inflation and dollar/yen then and now, and it's not twice the price.
PhilDrinkwater wrote:
Is it actually? I spoke to someone else who said the same and when I looked at some photos at 100% it was largely the same as mine... I guess that particular person and I had different views on "super sharp". However, I've only seen 2 copies of this lens so I'm perfectly prepared for the fact that copies vary.
Take a straight on photo of a brick wall at 5-10 feet,f4 and f2.8 at 24mm and post 100% at 22mp. I'd be honestly interesting to see..
I can clearly say that I've never been completely happy with mine (in that I know it could be better). However, I'm really picky....Show more →
I posted some pictures just recently in a 24-105 thread. At the time I didn't have my 24-105 but I did have my 24-70. Some people were shocked with the sharp results at f/2.8
The lens isn't prime sharp wide open, but it's pretty good.
kewlcanon wrote:
No ponds anywhere close ? ducks ? anything will work... matchbox cars ? how about your other lenses ? you can use them too ... anything .
Haha, it is bed time now here in Aust. I will post some real live shots soon maybe tomorrow.
PetKal wrote: Finally, the exterior surface was treated with a top-quality leather-texture coating to give the lens a luxurious feel.
Yes, the speckled paint finish will influence us to think that the lens is a luxury product worth $2,300.
I don't usually associate the word luxurious with "cheap plastic feel".
I just saw a review of this lens on Canon Rumors and I have to admit a 5% better lens at an almost doubling of the price doesn't make me want to sell my mark I. Would definitely like to try it out myself but I won't be buying it until the Canon supply and demand inflation games have smoothed over.
Pixel Perfect wrote:
Ha ha, if any one was going to get one hot off the press I knew it would be you Perry.
Please tell me it's not worth the money!
Hi Whayne,
I wasn't really going to get one till later, but my dealer rang me on Thursday and said they had a spare one, do I want it. I hesitated and said why not :-). I also got the GPS unit for the 1dx too, neat little unit and works well with the new RRS L bracket.
I have been away today, so no pics, just arrived home. Maybe tomorrow but I did had a play with it earlier this morning and so far I like the feel of it.
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...you took the words right out of my mouth...
