Canon 24-70 MKII

PHOTOMAYBEPHOTOMAYBE Registered Users Posts: 60 Big grins
edited September 17, 2012 in Accessories
When is this lens,theoretically,going to be available.....I have seen it sold elsewhere,but not here in the USA....

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  • chrisdgchrisdg Registered Users Posts: 366 Major grins
    edited September 11, 2012
    Two of my facebook friends in the USA had it arrive today from B&H. Although I have no idea how long they were waiting for it.

    Neil van Niekerk just got his copy today and will soon be posting a review on his blog
    http://neilvn.com/tangents/

    Also, this review just posted:
    http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1148050
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  • PHOTOMAYBEPHOTOMAYBE Registered Users Posts: 60 Big grins
    edited September 11, 2012
    chrisdg wrote: »
    Two of my facebook friends in the USA had it arrive today from B&H.

    Neil van Niekerk just got his copy today and will soon be posting a review on his blog
    http://neilvn.com/tangents/

    Also, this incredibly positive review just posted. Looks like I may need this lens. :)
    http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1148050
    Thanks a bunch.....
  • babowcbabowc Registered Users Posts: 510 Major grins
    edited September 11, 2012
    Bestbuy also has it in stock..
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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited September 11, 2012
    babowc wrote: »
    Bestbuy also has it in stock..

    Well, they don't now. Next time you come across one, PM me directly please. deal.gif
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  • babowcbabowc Registered Users Posts: 510 Major grins
    edited September 11, 2012
    Awwww
    They had it in stock just last night, haha.
    I'll let you know if I find it!
    -Mike Jin
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  • David_S85David_S85 Administrators Posts: 13,245 moderator
    edited September 11, 2012
    These are making the rounds on the internets today about the mkII.

    LensRentals Resolution Tests
    http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012/09/canon-24-70-f2-8-ii-resolution-tests

    Outstanding!

    Takes one apart. Not for the squeemish.
    http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012/09/a-peak-inside-the-canon-24-70-f2-8-mk-ii
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  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,133 moderator
    edited September 12, 2012
    David_S85 wrote: »
    ... Outstanding!
    ...

    Truly good to see Canon stepping up and meeting this challenge!
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  • David_S85David_S85 Administrators Posts: 13,245 moderator
    edited September 12, 2012
    ziggy53 wrote: »
    Truly good to see Canon stepping up and meeting this challenge!

    Yes, and if they ever come up with their own 14-24 G-type Canon lens they might just kick Nikon's butt. And looking at the results of the 24-70 II now I feel ashamed that I just bought a 16-35 mk II which seems crappy by comparison. Silly me for not waiting. :cry
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  • chrisdgchrisdg Registered Users Posts: 366 Major grins
    edited September 12, 2012
    David_S85 wrote: »
    And looking at the results of the 24-70 II now I feel ashamed that I just bought a 16-35 mk II which seems crappy by comparison. Silly me for not waiting. :cry

    The 16-35 still has a totally legitimate place alongside the 24-70 in any collection...they are different beasts. Wide vs Ultra-Wide. If you decide to sell your 16-35, let me know. I'd prefer it over my 17-40 for the extra light.
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  • David_S85David_S85 Administrators Posts: 13,245 moderator
    edited September 12, 2012
    chrisdg wrote: »
    The 16-35 still has a totally legitimate place alongside the 24-70 in any collection...they are different beasts. Wide vs Ultra-Wide. If you decide to sell your 16-35, let me know. I'd prefer it over my 17-40 for the extra light.


    You know I was only kidding about my crappy 16-35. lol3.gif I love that lens! Puts my 10-22 to shame. Still, the new 24-70 looks killer.
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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited September 14, 2012
    Here's a video review of the new MII compared to the original. By TheNikonGuy, interestingly enough.


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rarKH78ObYw
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  • jmphotocraftjmphotocraft Registered Users Posts: 2,987 Major grins
    edited September 17, 2012
    Dang. What to do. I have a 24-70L and a 100/2 I could sell to put towards this. The problem is that since I got my 35L, I barely use my 24-70 anymore. I'm afraid I'd feel guilty leaving either the 35L or the 24-70II home in favor of the other!
    -Jack

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