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

[dolina]

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EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/6834273809/) out some time in 2011 @ $2300 (AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Autofocus Lens $1887)

Product Page: http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup/ef_24_70mm_f_2_8l_ii_usm

Focal Length & Maximum Aperture
24-70mm, 1:2.8

Lens Construction
18 elements in 13 groups

Diagonal Angle of View
84° - 34°

Focus Adjustment
Inner-focusing with USM

Closest Focusing Distance
0.38m/1.25 ft.

Zoom System
Rotating Type

Filter Size
82mm

Max. Diameter x Length, Weight
3.5 x 4.4 in., 28.4 oz. / 88.5 x 113mm, 805g

[airbutchie]

Yay!!! No more extending barrel... WOO HOO!!! Too bad no "IS", either... Oh well...

:D

[amd is the best]

Looks great! I wish they added IS though.

[WARAT]

You meant out some time in 2012 right? :)

And the price is whoa. Must be way better in terms of optics compared to the first gen.

[cbadie]

No kidding....seems way too pricey

[bberg]

Yay!!! No more extending barrel... WOO HOO!!! Too bad no "IS", either... Oh well...

:D

Huh? Of course the barrel will extend, just like the 24-105 IS. Only difference is it isn't a reverse zoom like the 24-70 Mk1. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if it extended further than the original 24-70. Not to mention zoom creep all over the place, thus the reason for the zoom locking switch.

[commonjunks]

2,299.00 :(, is it for real?

[WARAT]

According to the MTF charts, its suppose to outperform the brick in all aspects IQ wise. We need to see some real independent samples naow!!

[Marloon]

Huh? Of course the barrel will extend, just like the 24-105 IS. Only difference is it isn't a reverse zoom like the 24-70 Mk1. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if it extended further than the original 24-70. Not to mention zoom creep all over the place, thus the reason for the zoom locking switch.

True! Now, I ask myself, why would I buy a 2300 lens with zoom creep? The 24-105 creeped too, didn't it? I haven't touched that lens in over 3 years.

[Invertalon]

The 24-105 does not creep normally. Although Canon loosened my zoom ring when I got it repaired so it would creep a little when walking. Just had them fix it like it was new though when I sent it in for CPS check/clean... No creep anymore.

I think though, the 24-70 II may have more creep "issues" due to the weight of the glass in the extending barrel. It is probably difficult to make a zoom ring that is easy to turn and not allow creep in a lens design like this. The non-extending zooms (70-200's) are great designs, allowing different methods then extending models to prevent creep.

[pbelarge]

I have the 24-70 and have not experienced lens creep at all. I carry the lens when using it, as I do not like using a strap.

I did experience lens creep with my 70-300.

[Downs Photography]

No is. Oh well first page!