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    So I took the plunge! 24-70mm f2.8L II

    I'd been considering upgrading from my 24-105L (which I loved!) to the 24-70mm f/2.8L II for quite a while now and the price has been steadily dropping over the past few months. Then this weekend WEX here in the UK had an offer on of an extra 10% off for three days which made it £1260! It was too good an offer to resist so I got it yesterday. After doing a few test shots all I can say is WOW! This lens is incredible! Accurate focusing with no MA required on my 1D4 or 5D3, extremely sharp with excellent colour and contrast wide open and it's very well built. The zoom ring is a little tight, but no doubt it'll loosen a bit over time, it's not something that bothers me. You've probably heard all this before, but I just wanted have my say about it!. I just wish the weather here in the UK was better or I would have been out and about with it.
    1D MkIV, 5D MkIII, EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II, EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II, EF 50mm f/1.8 STM, EF 85mm f/1.2L II ** R6, RF 24-105mm f/4.0-7.1 ** M5, EF-M 11-22mm f/4.0-5.6 IS, EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS, EF-M 22mm f/2.0, EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS **** Speedlite 580EX II, Speedlite 430EX III-RT, Speedlite 470EX-AI, ** FD 50mm f/1.2L, FD 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C. ASPHERICAL, FD 50-300mm f/4.5L, FL-F 300mm f/5.6, FD 300mm f/2.8L.
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    Re: So I took the plunge! 24-70mm f2.8L II

    Hope you enjoy your new lens, a lens i wish i had in my camera bag very jealous.

    Paul
    EOS 1Dx, - EF 24-105L f4,- Sigma 135 f1.8 Art - EF 400L IS f2.8, - Speedlite 430EXII.
    Freelance Sports Photographer for local Press - https://twitter.com/P_linton99

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      #3
      Re: So I took the plunge! 24-70mm f2.8L II

      I hope so too! I'm pretty jealous of your 400mm f/2.8!
      1D MkIV, 5D MkIII, EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II, EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II, EF 50mm f/1.8 STM, EF 85mm f/1.2L II ** R6, RF 24-105mm f/4.0-7.1 ** M5, EF-M 11-22mm f/4.0-5.6 IS, EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS, EF-M 22mm f/2.0, EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS **** Speedlite 580EX II, Speedlite 430EX III-RT, Speedlite 470EX-AI, ** FD 50mm f/1.2L, FD 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C. ASPHERICAL, FD 50-300mm f/4.5L, FL-F 300mm f/5.6, FD 300mm f/2.8L.

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        #4
        Re: So I took the plunge! 24-70mm f2.8L II

        I'm holding out for a new 24-105 2.8 ;o) .... one day
        :- Ian

        5D Mk III, 24-105 / 70-200 f2.8 L / 100-400 Mk II / 100 macro / 16-35 L / 11-24 L / 1.4 & 2x converters and a bad back carrying it all ;o)

        :- https://www.flickr.com/photos/fotosespana/

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          #5
          Re: So I took the plunge! 24-70mm f2.8L II

          That'll be a beast if it ever materialises! I'd like to see a new 300mm f4.0L IS. Going off topic a bit even though I started the thread, I see you have the new 100-400 MkII, is it as good as everyone says it is?
          1D MkIV, 5D MkIII, EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II, EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II, EF 50mm f/1.8 STM, EF 85mm f/1.2L II ** R6, RF 24-105mm f/4.0-7.1 ** M5, EF-M 11-22mm f/4.0-5.6 IS, EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS, EF-M 22mm f/2.0, EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS **** Speedlite 580EX II, Speedlite 430EX III-RT, Speedlite 470EX-AI, ** FD 50mm f/1.2L, FD 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C. ASPHERICAL, FD 50-300mm f/4.5L, FL-F 300mm f/5.6, FD 300mm f/2.8L.

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            #6
            Re: So I took the plunge! 24-70mm f2.8L II

            stunning quality - focus is fast and you can crop right in - I've done 80% crops with no loss of detail
            :- Ian

            5D Mk III, 24-105 / 70-200 f2.8 L / 100-400 Mk II / 100 macro / 16-35 L / 11-24 L / 1.4 & 2x converters and a bad back carrying it all ;o)

            :- https://www.flickr.com/photos/fotosespana/

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              #7
              Re: So I took the plunge! 24-70mm f2.8L II

              Thanks! I may be tempted once the price comes down then!
              1D MkIV, 5D MkIII, EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II, EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II, EF 50mm f/1.8 STM, EF 85mm f/1.2L II ** R6, RF 24-105mm f/4.0-7.1 ** M5, EF-M 11-22mm f/4.0-5.6 IS, EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS, EF-M 22mm f/2.0, EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS **** Speedlite 580EX II, Speedlite 430EX III-RT, Speedlite 470EX-AI, ** FD 50mm f/1.2L, FD 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C. ASPHERICAL, FD 50-300mm f/4.5L, FL-F 300mm f/5.6, FD 300mm f/2.8L.

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                #8
                Re: So I took the plunge! 24-70mm f2.8L II

                Originally posted by Sir_Loin View Post
                Thanks! I may be tempted once the price comes down then!
                I know we are drifting from your thread - but just to show you - at full zoom and 70% crop ;o)

                :- Ian

                5D Mk III, 24-105 / 70-200 f2.8 L / 100-400 Mk II / 100 macro / 16-35 L / 11-24 L / 1.4 & 2x converters and a bad back carrying it all ;o)

                :- https://www.flickr.com/photos/fotosespana/

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                  #9
                  Re: So I took the plunge! 24-70mm f2.8L II

                  I've been thinking that the 24-70 would be a good compliment to my 70-200. Just need to save up the pennies!
                  Although, I do like my 24-105 for its range and versatility.
                  Andy
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                  Canon EOS 5D MarkIV, 11-24mm f4, 24-70mm f2.8 II, 24-105mm f4, 70-200mm f2.8 IS II USM, 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 IS II USM, 100mm Macro, 50mm f1.4, Speedlite 600EX-RT, Manfrotto tripod
                  http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyberdavis/

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                    #10
                    Re: So I took the plunge! 24-70mm f2.8L II

                    It's nice to hear that you are enjoying your 24-70mm f/2.8L II. I understand that there were minor criticisms about lack of image stabilisation. I'd be interested to know if you feel this is an issue?
                    “Seeing is not enough; you have to feel what you photograph” – Andre Kertesz
                    http://smphotography.foliopic.com/

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                      #11
                      Re: So I took the plunge! 24-70mm f2.8L II

                      I have the Canon 24-70 f2.8 Mk2 up for sale in the classifieds. Im open to offers considering the drop in price Wex have just made. It is in excellent condition - I'm in Isle to f Harris at the moment but will be advertising elsewhere on my return on Saturday.
                      James
                      James Boardman Woodend
                      www.jameswoodend.com

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                        #12
                        Re: So I took the plunge! 24-70mm f2.8L II

                        Congratulations on your new glass

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                          #13
                          Re: So I took the plunge! 24-70mm f2.8L II

                          It's my standard lens on my 5Diii
                          It is quite a bit heavier than the 24-105mm though
                          I bought mine from HDewCamera, great service
                          Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/37359889@N03/
                          20D ; 1DIII ; 5D III ; EF 8-15mm F4L ; EF 11-24mm F4L ; EF 24-70mm F2.8l ii
                          EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS II EF 135mm F2L ; EF 300mm F4L IS ; Extender EF 1.4 II
                          Gitzo GT 1541T Traveller tripod ; 360 Precision Atome head ; Gitzo GH1780QR head ; Gitzo GM5561T monopod

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                            #14
                            Re: So I took the plunge! 24-70mm f2.8L II

                            Originally posted by Mazzie View Post
                            It's nice to hear that you are enjoying your 24-70mm f/2.8L II. I understand that there were minor criticisms about lack of image stabilisation. I'd be interested to know if you feel this is an issue?
                            My previous standard zoom was the 24-105mm f/4.0L IS so when I decided to upgrade to the 24-70mm f/2.8L II I thought I would miss IS. You know what, I haven't missed it at all! IS can be invaluable particularly on telephoto lenses, but on shorter focal lengths, although nice to have, it isn't essential. For me anyway that is.

                            Having had the lens now for a few months I'm delighted with its capabilities and image quality. So much so I've decided to sell my 24L II and 50L as they haven't seen the light of day since!
                            1D MkIV, 5D MkIII, EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II, EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II, EF 50mm f/1.8 STM, EF 85mm f/1.2L II ** R6, RF 24-105mm f/4.0-7.1 ** M5, EF-M 11-22mm f/4.0-5.6 IS, EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS, EF-M 22mm f/2.0, EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS **** Speedlite 580EX II, Speedlite 430EX III-RT, Speedlite 470EX-AI, ** FD 50mm f/1.2L, FD 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C. ASPHERICAL, FD 50-300mm f/4.5L, FL-F 300mm f/5.6, FD 300mm f/2.8L.

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                              #15
                              Re: So I took the plunge! 24-70mm f2.8L II

                              Thanks for your reply. Time for me to start saving :)
                              “Seeing is not enough; you have to feel what you photograph” – Andre Kertesz
                              http://smphotography.foliopic.com/

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