Withdrawn: EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Lens

cabinetbuff

For Sale: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Lens

Price: $925.00 USD via PayPal
(price includes PayPal fees and UPS Ground to CONUS)

Sale Conditions: PayPal transaction must be eligible for Buyer/Seller Protection

I purchased this lens from Amazon.com on June 12, 2006. The lens is in perfect working condition, hood has some minor "photo bag rash". The lens comes with original box (UPC code was removed for the rebate purposes), soft pouch, manual and USA warranty card.

I am selling it since I no longer need 2.8 speed -- I am making a switch to f4.0 lenses.

There's a tiny speckle visible on the front of the lens (it's been there for as long as I can remember probably from the factory) to my knowledge it never affected lens performance, nevertheless I wanted you to know about it before hand:


Here are the pictures of the lens:









And some sample shoots I've taken with it:

cabinetbuff

price drop
Price drop: $875.00

Here's one of the best reviews of this lens:
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-24-70mm-f-2.8-L-USM-Lens-Review.aspx

cabinetbuff

Price drop: $850.00

RAFA.

Nice lens, which f/4 are you planning on moving to?

cabinetbuff

RAFA. wrote:

Nice lens, which f/4 are you planning on moving to?

I already did actually -- 5d/24-105 combo. So far I really like it. I might regret selling off all of my 2.8 L's but I just need to cut down on the traveling weight.

This lens in particular ... I wasn't planning on letting it go because in comparison with 24-105 it does have the following advantages (besides the 2.8):

1) it's hood coverage is all the way through it's range (from 24 to 70) whilst 24-105's only covers 24mm
2) it's focusing distance is much closer than 24-105's
3) I can definitely see that the focusing speed of 24-105 is slower than 24-70 (on 20d, 5d -- in low light conditions)
4) 24-105 hood extends with the lens while 24-70's hood stays in one place (24-70 extends inside the hood)

The biggest disadvantage of 24-70 for me is it's weight due to the type of photography that I am after.

RAFA.

I actually did the same. I sold my 24-70 f/2.8L to help buy my 5D / 24-105 combo, but since I also picked up a 1d mark II I'm thinking the 24-70 might suit me better (portait / sports).. If I could afford some primes I would definatly keep my 24-105 as a walk around, but since this is a hobbie, I shouldn't spend more then I already have. I might put up my 24-105 for sale this weekend, and if it sells quick I should be contacting you.

Thanks

cabinetbuff

RAFA. wrote:

I also picked up a 1d mark II I'm thinking the 24-70 might suit me better (portait / sports)..

Yes 24-70 is an awesome match with a crop sensor ... it's a bit too short on a FF.

RAFA. wrote:

I might put up my 24-105 for sale this weekend, and if it sells quick I should be contacting you.
Thanks

Sounds good!

decals

cabinetbuff wrote:

Yes 24-70 is an awesome match with a crop sensor ... it's a bit too short on a FF.
Sounds good!

I will trade you 2 White Lightning X800's, A WL 10,000 and ($250 OR a Sigma 24-70) for it.........

I have them on eBay here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270224726933&_trksid=p3907.m32&_trkparms=tab%3DSelling

cabinetbuff

Thanks for the offer but I just need to sell it - it's not for trade.

Shima

I've been really contemplating selling my 24-105 f4/L (which I LOVE) for this lens just because lately I've found myself really longing for closer range 2.8 abilities for my low light shots... my 70-200 f2.8 is sometimes way too zoomed in for when I need the faster lens...

oh the debate... I need to contemplate this further, as your price is really good...

cabinetbuff

Shima wrote:

I've been really contemplating selling my 24-105 f4/L (which I LOVE) for this lens just because lately I've found myself really longing for closer range 2.8 abilities for my low light shots...

The difference in close focusing ability of this lens in comparison with 24-105 is noticeable -- If I could have both I would but one of them must go.

cabinetbuff

FINAL: Price Drop
FINAL Price drop: $825.00

cabinetbuff

I was worried that I would get back here only to find that it was sold ... I couldn't wait to say that:

The sale is off -- I am keeping this baby.

I just took this lens for a photo op in a low light/flash type environment and it just blew me away. I just can't part with the almost 3D like images it produces time after time.

Sure it weighs like a brick but hopefully when I get a 1D it will balance nicer on it.

Thanks to all that inquired and special thanks to all that didn't buy it -- I'd be kicking myself later for letting it go.

johno

I'm so glad to hear this news.

I was worried.

peace.
johno~

cabinetbuff

Everything happens for a reason ...

Shima

glad for you, sad for me, I was getting closer to offering to buy it, lol

enjoy!

cabinetbuff wrote:

I was worried that I would get back here only to find that it was sold ... I couldn't wait to say that:

The sale is off -- I am keeping this baby.

I just took this lens for a photo op in a low light/flash type environment and it just blew me away. I just can't part with the almost 3D like images it produces time after time.

Sure it weighs like a brick but hopefully when I get a 1D it will balance nicer on it.

Thanks to all that inquired and special thanks to all that didn't buy it -- I'd be kicking myself later for letting it go.

cabinetbuff

Shima wrote:

enjoy!

Thanks, I have been -- just forgot how great this lens really is.

Phatman113

oh, so sad for me! I saw this right after your "withdrawn" post.

But! I really love this lens! (Rented it a couple of times) and the fact that you love it gives me hope that I'll find and love my own!

Keep shooting those great shots!

~Ryan

G RiC

change your mind...let me know

killians913

cabinetbuff wrote:

Thanks, I have been -- just forgot how great this lens really is.

Keep me in mind too should you change your mind!! I am ready to buy!

Regards,

Lockett