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Canon 24-70 2.8

Postby DebT on Wed Aug 26, 2009 4:44 pm

Hi,
Upgrading my shorter end to FF and after opinions on the 24-70 2.8 / or suggestions as to better ?? 17-40 ? Not interested in 3rd party lenses
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Re: Canon 24-70 2.8

Postby devilla101 on Wed Aug 26, 2009 4:51 pm

Very good versatile lens and plenty sharp even at wide open. Highly recommend.
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Re: Canon 24-70 2.8

Postby surenj on Wed Aug 26, 2009 4:57 pm

I have only ever used this lens once, and I was very very impressed! Bit on the heavy side though.

There may be idiosyncrasies but this may be the best zoom you buy (perhaps = to the 70-200 4 or 2.8 versions). I'd be interested in what actual OWNERS of this lens has to say.

http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=5&sort=7&cat=27&page=1

I would have thought that 17-40 would serve a different purpose to this lens, so not really directly comparable?

I assume you are using a 5D or 1D?
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Re: Canon 24-70 2.8

Postby DebT on Wed Aug 26, 2009 5:57 pm

still with the 50D but looking at full frame in the hopefully near future
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Re: Canon 24-70 2.8

Postby Big V on Wed Aug 26, 2009 7:11 pm

Deb, Dave has this lens and I used it at the fringe this year. It is very good and very sharp.
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Re: Canon 24-70 2.8

Postby fozzie on Wed Aug 26, 2009 7:37 pm

Big V shots from the Fringe were very impressive :)

Here is a link to pbase with sample shots, and to be exact 98,209 of them:
http://www.pbase.com/cameras/canon/ef_2470_28u

Big V wrote:Deb, Dave has this lens and I used it at the fringe this year. It is very good and very sharp.
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Re: Canon 24-70 2.8

Postby DebT on Wed Aug 26, 2009 8:17 pm

OK I'm convinced ..now lets hope it comes in my color

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