Just released: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

rhommel · February 7, 2012

So Canon released 3 lenses today...
http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/02/07/Canon_24-70mm_F2p8_II_24mm_f2p8_IS_28mm_f2p8_IS#press

Canon 24-70 F2.8L II
Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM

I am surprised that the put IS on the primes and not on 24-70L

I am still buying it though

cmason · February 7, 2012

Disappointed that the 24-70 isn't IS. Makes you wonder why they bother even updating it, unless its age is beginning to show in the new high MP cameras they are shipping.

On the other hand, given that IS adds at least $700+ to either the 70-200 f/4 L or the 70-200 f2.8 L, adding $700 to this lens would put it over $2,000, so I would never buy the IS version anyway.

mjordanphoto · February 7, 2012

cmason wrote: »

Disappointed that the 24-70 isn't IS. Makes you wonder why they bother even updating it, unless its age is beginning to show in the new high MP cameras they are shipping.

On the other hand, given that IS adds at least $700+ to either the 70-200 f/4 L or the 70-200 f2.8 L, adding $700 to this lens would put it over $2,000, so I would never buy the IS version anyway.

Price: $2,299

Honestly, if it's "as advertised" it's going to be worth the cost for a lot of people. The IQ and sharpness is said to be stunning, and I'm very interested in seeing some sample images and get some real-world feedback. That being said, I bought my 24-70 less than 2 years ago for around $1300... for me, I can't justify the upgrade when, even after selling my current version, I'd be looking at another $1,300 to make the purchase.

rhommel · February 7, 2012

If I had not dropped my 24-70, I wouldn't be thinking of upgrading... good thing I waited and did not buy another 24-70 (1st version).

divamum · February 7, 2012

Looks like I"ll be staying with my 24-70I and/or checking out the new Tamron. I can't afford the Mk II at this point anyway, and unless it is SPECTACULAR, without IS it would take a lot to get me to switch just because it's the newer version.

And why IS for wideangle primes????? Is there some specific application for those where IS would be helpful?? This is slightly baffling

ETA: Nearly double the price of the existing lens. HUH??? (I had previously seen the rumour of $1800 and only now saw the official $2200 price tag) Unless the new zoom has the IQ of the 135L throughout its range at 2.8 and also makes coffee and washes the dishes....

cmason · February 7, 2012

OH in Canon corporate office today: " [Facepalm] No! I said IS on the 24 to 70, not the 24 28, you idiot!!"

ziggy53 · February 7, 2012

divamum wrote: »

... And why IS for wideangle primes????? Is there some specific application for those where IS would be helpful?? This is slightly baffling

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Prime lenses with stabilization will have the same utility as zoom lenses with stabilization. I suspect that video applications will be a considerable enticement.

divamum · February 7, 2012

cmason wrote: »

OH in Canon corporate office today: " [Facepalm] No! I said IS on the 24 to 70, not the 24 28, you idiot!!"

Ziggy, I was wondering if video might have something to do with it - since even I can handhold a 24mm lens at 1/20ish (and I am NOT steady-handed), it does seem a redundant feature on these particular lenses for the average still shooter. I wonder if this indicates the 5dIII (or whatever it will be called) is going to be pushing more for the video market? ~muses~

Nikolai · February 7, 2012

cmason wrote: »

OH in Canon corporate office today: " [Facepalm] No! I said IS on the 24 to 70, not the 24 28, you idiot!!"

rofl

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kdog · February 7, 2012

ziggy53 wrote: »

Prime lenses with stabilization will have the same utility as zoom lenses with stabilization.

Apparently even more so, judging from this announcement.

rhommel · February 7, 2012

i was just looking at the Tamron's 24-70 Nikon version.. looks pretty good too, too bad it's only Nikon mount

divamum · February 7, 2012

It's not the fact they've put it on a prime, but they've put it on a wideangle prime which typically can be handheld at very low shutter speeds anyway. I just don't get it

Overfocused · February 7, 2012

I've been waiting for the 24-70 IS for years as have many many photogs. What the heck Canon?

rhommel · February 7, 2012

does this mean that they will stop selling the 1st version?

Overfocused · February 7, 2012

Tamron is releasing one with image stabilization. If it has good enough optics I'll jump all over that!

http://www.canonrumors.com/2012/02/tamron-24-70-f2-8-vc-announced/

tenoverthenose · February 7, 2012

divamum wrote: »

It's not the fact they've put it on a prime, but they've put it on a wideangle prime which typically can be handheld at very low shutter speeds anyway. I just don't get it

Maybe so I can take handheld shots of waterfalls at 2 seconds.

Overfocused · February 8, 2012

tenoverthenose wrote: »

Maybe so I can take handheld shots of waterfalls at 2 seconds.

Honestly, I think it'll mostly benefit the video side of things way more than the still side. Video shake is much easier to spot no matter the focal length, so it'd help a ton if you don't have a steadicam-type device.

DeVerm · February 8, 2012

This all makes me love my 24-105mm f/4L IS USM even more. It's IS gives 3 stops room which, if you want to believe that, makes it faster than a f/2.8 non-IS and at way under half the price too.

It will be interesting to see how much the Mk.II will improve on the Mk.I and if that is worth the extra expense. There will be a crowd upgrading to the new version anyway, just like there will be a crowd picking up the Mk.I's and I doubt that I will see the difference in the pictures they take.

ciao!
Nick.

Just released: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

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