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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"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - Wayne Gretzky
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.
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. I love that lens! Puts my 10-22 to shame. Still, the new 24-70 looks killer.
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"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - Wayne Gretzky
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
An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.
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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
http://www.facebook.com/cdgImagery (concert photography)
http://www.cdgimagery.com (concert photography)
http://chrisdg.smugmug.com (everything else)
D800
16/2.8, f1.4G primes, f2.8 trio, 105/200 macro, SB900.
It never gets easier, you just get better.
Well, they don't now. Next time you come across one, PM me directly please.
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They had it in stock just last night, haha.
I'll let you know if I find it!
D800
16/2.8, f1.4G primes, f2.8 trio, 105/200 macro, SB900.
It never gets easier, you just get better.
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
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - Wayne Gretzky
Truly good to see Canon stepping up and meeting this challenge!
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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
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - Wayne Gretzky
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.
http://www.facebook.com/cdgImagery (concert photography)
http://www.cdgimagery.com (concert photography)
http://chrisdg.smugmug.com (everything else)
You know I was only kidding about my crappy 16-35. I love that lens! Puts my 10-22 to shame. Still, the new 24-70 looks killer.
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - Wayne Gretzky
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rarKH78ObYw
Link to my Smugmug site
An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.