Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM - The Brick

[thatkatmat]

Like that 2nd shot. making my mouth water....

[GMCPhotographics]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2519/3840647755_0f9c0b11a5_o.jpg

I get critisized a lot for saying that the "look" that a good 24-70/2.8L gives to a picture isn't that far off an L prime...it really is the DOF that's the only difference. Your beautiful photograph here perfectly makes the point loud and clear. Just look at the natural optical vignette, the colour rendering and the manner of the out of focus areas.....just sublime. See...Guys....a good 24-70L is a thing of beauty and it should be considered as one of Canon's great lenses...even though it's a zoom.

This would look stunning as a BnW btw ;-)

Kind Regards,

Gareth Cooper

[nicksan]

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[nicksan]

I get critisized a lot for saying that the "look" that a good 24-70/2.8L gives to a picture isn't that far off an L prime...it really is the DOF that's the only difference. Your beautiful photograph here perfectly makes the point loud and clear. Just look at the natural optical vignette, the colour rendering and the manner of the out of focus areas.....just sublime. See...Guys....a good 24-70L is a thing of beauty and it should be considered as one of Canon's great lenses...even though it's a zoom.

This would look stunning as a BnW btw ;-)

Kind Regards,

Gareth Cooper

Gareth,

I completely agree with you.
There's just "something" to the 24-70L images that I find more pleasing than the 24-105L. I used to own both, but kept the 24-105L because I usually don't need it. But for the wedding, I borrowed another one, and I agree with everything you said. Color, contrast and bokeh are all better on the 24-70L and it really seems to shine on a FF body too, just like the 24-105L.

I don't shoot these types of even on a normal basis to warrant me purchasing one since I'm pretty happy with the 24-105L.

[Tareq]

Again and i will say it 1 million times, this lens -the Brick- is my most or top favorite zoom lens i have, and i love it more than my 24-105 even i use 24-105 more.

[nicksan]

Again and i will say it 1 million times, this lens -the Brick- is my most or top favorite zoom lens i have, and i love it more than my 24-105 even i use 24-105 more.

Getting a good copy is the trick I suppose...though the one I've owned and the one I borrowed this past weekend were both spot on.

Wish I had both...but just not worth it when I've got primes covering that range...

[Tareq]

Getting a good copy is the trick I suppose...though the one I've owned and the one I borrowed this past weekend were both spot on.

Wish I had both...but just not worth it when I've got primes covering that range...

Good for you, but i don't care, i will collect Zooms and Primes, Zooms are done, so only primes is left, and it can be includi9ng 24mm or 35mm or any prime even if it is covered by a zoom, almost i am covered with zoom from say 10mm or 12mm up to 400mm without any TC and on FF regardless that crop factors, so which prime i should get rather than 500, 600, 800,.... then?!!!

[Tareq]

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[ALaS]

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p629957355-5.jpg





Did you PP some extra bokeh or is the 5d mk II really this magical at f/4.0?!

[brownbugger]

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/3695/18991488.jpg

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/7114/94230345.jpg

excelelnt , specially the 2nd one , rich tones.

[tonylong]

OK, I subscribe to thread of the lenses I own, but I'm getting pretty pi@#ed off at seeing pictures that make me feel like my cameras and lenses take bad pictures, so knock it off, people.

[nicksan]

Did you PP some extra bokeh or is the 5d mk II really this magical at f/4.0?!

No PP done. Bokeh is as is...

[strobe monkey]

Great examples... keep em coming.

[p360]

OK, I subscribe to thread of the lenses I own, but I'm getting pretty pi@#ed off at seeing pictures that make me feel like my cameras and lenses take bad pictures, so knock it off, people.


Pretty much how I feel here. (No, I don't own this lens. Not yet, any way.) But the same sentiment can be applied anywhere.

[Tareq]

excelelnt , specially the 2nd one , rich tones.

Thank you very much!

And the second one is cropped ;)

[idobref]

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[HSK]

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[Vito1973]

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Amazing

[brownbugger]

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[marco_30D]

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo173/marco_30d/_MG_5949copy.jpg

[EmmaRose]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3524/3846314017_4da9c3d7e3_o.jpg

[ScootersDaddy]

Love that shot Emma, very nice!

[brownbugger]

indeed , beautiful shot emmarose

[EmmaRose]

Thank you so much, first one I've posted here :) Kinda bummed about the .jpg quality the .psd is so much sharper.

[Tareq]

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[Tareq]

The first 2 are at f/2.8, the last 2 are @ f/4

[xMClass]

Good stuff everyone.

[jamesbong]

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[brownbugger]

Anti terror rally pics


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Anti terror rally pics


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Anti terror rally pics


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2655/3861741908_f2d4fbef84_b.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/22339978@N08/3861741908/)

[jakjak]

GUYS ! come on Convince me to buy this super BRICK!

[Tareq]

GUYS ! come on Convince me to buy this super BRICK!

With my browser or say the forum setting this thread is coming with 64 pages, so you still didn't find anything on those 64 pages that convince you to buy it?

[maxblack]

Start here:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=173736
:D

[J_TULLAR]

rofl this thread convinced me !

[Tareq]

rofl this thread convinced me !

And i started this thread to convince people! ;)

[BrantG]

At 2.8

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2602/3849413283_c2d6c912d8_b.jpg

[Tareq]

At 2.8

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2602/3849413283_c2d6c912d8_b.jpg

WOW, you convinced me to be happy with my 24-70L ;)

[J_TULLAR]

At 2.8

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2602/3849413283_c2d6c912d8_b.jpg

drools

[belsokar]

Would you use this lens? (24-70L) or a 50mm f/1.4 for portraits? Assuming I'm not shooting anything requiring f/1.4 speed...

[thatkatmat]

On a crop I'd try the 50, on FF I'd go with the 24-70 @ 70mm

[Markitos]

I'd recommend a 70-200 for portraits, though the 24-70 certainly works too.

[belsokar]

On a crop I'd try the 50, on FF I'd go with the 24-70 @ 70mm

So all things equal, the 24-70 at 55mm should be better than the prime? (other than the lost of faster speeds).

The main reason I ask, is I just bought a brand new 50mmf/1.4 (still in box), with the assumption I was getting a crop camera...but now I'm considering the FF, so I'm wondering if to save money in the short term if it would just be better to sell the 50mm and use that money towards a 24-70L. What I would lose in stops, I figure I wouldn't need all that much anyways, and eventually I'd get a prime again.

[belsokar]

I'd recommend a 70-200 for portraits, though the 24-70 certainly works too.

I've actually posed this question in another forum, but I do plan on purchasing a 70-200 as well...although I'm looking at the 70-200 f/4L to make the whole financial aspect of it work for me while still covering all my bases in terms of lenses needed. (I'd eventually upgrade to a 70-200/f2.8IS)

Just wanted to make sure that in that 50mm range, that the L lens would be better than the non-L prime. I was always under the impression that prime lenses are better at fixed focal lengths, but wasn't sure if compared to an L zoom lens if that thought still held up...

[wimg]

I've actually posed this question in another forum, but I do plan on purchasing a 70-200 as well...although I'm looking at the 70-200 f/4L to make the whole financial aspect of it work for me while still covering all my bases in terms of lenses needed. (I'd eventually upgrade to a 70-200/f2.8IS)

Just wanted to make sure that in that 50mm range, that the L lens would be better than the non-L prime. I was always under the impression that prime lenses are better at fixed focal lengths, but wasn't sure if compared to an L zoom lens if that thought still held up...
Not all primes are better than L-zooms, but many are. A 50 F/1.4 at F/2.8 should be better than a 24-70 at 50 mm and F/2.8.

The only L-zoom range that is really close if not equal to good primes, at (relatively) larger f-stops, are the 70-200s, especially the F/4L IS.

Kind regards, Wim

[GMCPhotographics]

The 24-70L is great at 50mm f2.8, but the 50mm f1.4 usm at 2.8 is pretty near damb perfect. So yes the prime wins there, but the 24-70 puts in a fine performance though.

[belsokar]

The 24-70L is great at 50mm f2.8, but the 50mm f1.4 usm at 2.8 is pretty near damb perfect. So yes the prime wins there, but the 24-70 puts in a fine performance though.

I was afraid that would be the answer! I was thinking I'd sell my prime, to help deflect the initial costs of the 24-70 (because I need the zoom capabilities)...but now I might just bite the bullet and do both....

[Markitos]

I was afraid that would be the answer! I was thinking I'd sell my prime, to help deflect the initial costs of the 24-70 (because I need the zoom capabilities)...but now I might just bite the bullet and do both....

Honestly, it's fine. Just because the prime is a bit better doesn't mean the zoom sucks. Once you reach a level of acceptable sharpness, you're just splitting hairs.

[BrantG]

WOW, you convinced me to be happy with my 24-70L ;)

I don't think it took my picture to convince you of that. :D

[xMClass]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3532/3863258017_ce5015b382.jpg

[Tareq]

I don't think it took my picture to convince you of that. :D

It is what in your picture ;)

[BrantG]

It is what in your picture ;)

Well it sure can't hurt a picture. :p

[Oddjob82]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2629/3877448680_6637c9d3aa_o.jpg

Goofing off at the Kentucky State fair. My first day walking around with the lens on my new 5D Mark II and good lord it was a huuuuuuuuuuge change from my 50D + 50mm 1.4. It is so ridiculously crisp and vibrant I am extremely pleased.

[brownbugger]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3532/3863258017_ce5015b382.jpg

beautiful shot !

[xMClass]

Thanks!

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[liclic]

I am loving it :)
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[RTatis]

Here's a pic I took of my daughter...jpeg is straight out of the camera, absolutely no post processing done to it. I love this lens!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3528/3888262056_c093dbf3b3_b.jpg

[DozerLYP]

a little HDR from the other night

http://dozerlyp.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p251775219-5.jpg

[CheshireCat]

70mm f/7.1

[egordon99]

I usually shoot people with my brick, but it also works great for little critters and flowers.

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[egordon99]

Playing with perspective - 24mm and 48mm.

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[egordon99]

A landscape and an old train (Pennsylvania Railroad Museum in Strasburg)

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391950

I usually shoot between f/2.8 and f/4 (portraits and stuff), but I tried out f/6.3 for a few shots and was BLOWN AWAY by the sharpness. I really need to shoot more landscapes!

[egordon99]

Here's that f/6.3 shot, along with a 100% crop.

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[single_track]

two more from Rio

[single_track]

Rio and Sao Paulo

[Blackvault]

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/brian.stuart/London/Stuart_090903_9498MasterWeb.jpg

A "Beefeater", Yeomen Warder, from the Tower of London.

1DMKII, 24-70 @ F5.6m 1/200sec ISO-200

Blackvault

[ChrisGorabPhotography]

I've been reorganizing stuff in storage as well as the studio. Today they crossed paths for this quickie shot. It took all of a few minutes to set up and shoot.

A 1982 IBM PC, in complete and original condition. It runs like a champ!

http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_6941.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=2620&exhibition=46&ee_lang=eng&u=4559,0)

I'll most likely refine the lighting and switch to a prime lens for the final shots... As I have a half dozen or so systems to shoot like this. Commodore, Sun, SGI and Apple to name a few.

Wow. I had the exact same PC, and the same books. Brings me back.

[Double Negative]

Wow. I had the exact same PC, and the same books. Brings me back.

Hehe, yep - this was my second computer. My first was a Radio Shack TRS-80 Model I.

I deleted my previous post as I reshot it with the 85L (also why the quoted image is broken). For the new picture, see that thread.

[MatthewK]

While not the most exciting shot, I wanted to share the 100% crop. If anyone complains about the 24-70 not being sharp, this is for you :)

[hotsecretary]

This ... or the 24-105... argh!

[thatkatmat]

This ... or the 24-105... argh!

Go for the 24-70, you won't be sorry;)

[sdsviet]

i would agree with the 24-70. i sold my 24-105 to get this one and i have to say the color and bokeh out of this thing is amazing. i do miss the reach on the 24-105 a little bit and i think my 24-105 might be a tad sharper but i havnt gotten to play with the 24-70 as much.

[Raymond Lin]

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[GMCPhotographics]

I rarely hear photographers commenting about this lenses landscape abilities. I far prefer it's photos in the 24-35mm than my 16-35IIL
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3550/3882013415_9d9620be3e_o.jpg
Canon 5DII, 24-70L

[Tareq]

I rarely hear photographers commenting about this lenses landscape abilities. I far prefer it's photos in the 24-35mm than my 16-35IIL
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3550/3882013415_9d9620be3e_o.jpg
Canon 5DII, 24-70L

my most best landscapes are from 24-105 because that time my 24-70 was stuck with a broken filter and i didn't fix it, but now it is fixed so it will be my landscape lens over 24-105 and maybe even over my 16-35L

[Raymond Lin]

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/1786/img2302i.jpg (http://img6.imageshack.us/i/img2302i.jpg/)

[single_track]

two more from Brazil

[blam]

I sold my copy tonight, and I think I'm having seller's remorse looking back at the last wedding it saw on Saturday.

[jeppoy]

http://danhonovich.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p461276842-5.jpg

Your horizon is crooked

[IanC]

I sold my copy tonight, and I think I'm having seller's remorse looking back at the last wedding it saw on Saturday.
I would not part with mine unless Canon release a lower than f/2.8 model & IS....

[eth3rton]

A couple from over the weekend :

http://eth3rton.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p1005784053-4.jpg

http://eth3rton.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p914284955-4.jpg

[stonyzmom]

I rented the 24-105 L over the last week and while it's an extremely nice lens it didn't really blow my socks off. Now I'm considering the 24-70. Will I miss the extra length? Decisions, decisions.:)

[sdsviet]

those chickens wings reminded me of a shot i took of my friends grill. mind u these were PP'ed.

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[tonylong]

I rented the 24-105 L over the last week and while it's an extremely nice lens it didn't really blow my socks off. Now I'm considering the 24-70. Will I miss the extra length? Decisions, decisions.:)

I like the 24-105 as a walk-around lens on my 5D -- it is a very nice combination for everything from wide angle to a bit of a telephoto lens.

But, there are occasions when I'll pack the 24-70. It really seems to lend itself to great portrait, close-up shooting, flash photography, tripod shooting, all kinds of things.

I think either lens is a win-win. I got the 24-70 to use with a 30D, but rarely used it. I got the 24-105 as a "kit" lens with the 5D, and it became my most used walk-around lens, but now I use the 24-70 a lot with my 5D as well as my 1D3. In fact, it has a nice weight balance with the 1D3 -- both heavy:)!

[egordon99]

I rented the 24-105 L over the last week and while it's an extremely nice lens it didn't really blow my socks off. Now I'm considering the 24-70. Will I miss the extra length? Decisions, decisions.:)

Nope, you have the 100-400 when you need length :)

Seriously, try out the 24-70L...Mine blows my socks off every time I use it. So far I've spent $1190 on socks since June :lol:

[jeppoy]

http://danhonovich.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p461276842-5.jpg

this is what i meant......

[thatkatmat]

I like the 24-105 as a walk-around lens on my 5D -- it is a very nice combination for everything from wide angle to a bit of a telephoto lens.

But, there are occasions when I'll pack the 24-70. It really seems to lend itself to great portrait, close-up shooting, flash photography, tripod shooting, all kinds of things.

I think either lens is a win-win. I got the 24-70 to use with a 30D, but rarely used it. I got the 24-105 as a "kit" lens with the 5D, and it became my most used walk-around lens, but now I use the 24-70 a lot with my 5D as well as my 1D3. In fact, it has a nice weight balance with the 1D3 -- both heavy:)!

I just have a hard time adjusting to f4, it's just slower than I want (usually) The 24-105 is one sharp piece of glass with amazing IS and fast AF....I just can't do f4....I'm a little tired of my 70-200/4IS too, I mean, it's super fast, super sharp, IS is better than it was with my 2.8's but my moving targets just don't lend themselves to f4....Also, I love the creamy bokeh the 24-70 provides....At 70mm you have a darn fine portrait/flowers/sports lens.

[single_track]

Rio and a brick

[single_track]

rio

[mochoajr]

Borrowed a friend's lens, shot at ISO 400

[Eric]

A couple from over the weekend :

http://eth3rton.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p1005784053-4.jpg

http://eth3rton.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p914284955-4.jpg


Looks like a Weber...

[ErnieT]

Those Rio pictures are sick! Nice job! Jeez, i want this lens. Along with a bunch of others.

[single_track]

^ Thank you. My talent does not do my 5D, my 40-70, nor Rio justice.

[xcon85]

5d + 24-70L
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2575/3914446951_5d15e53ab2_b.jpg

[eth3rton]

Looks like a Weber...

You know your grills Sir!

[quadrap]

I have a love hate relationship with this lens
here is a quick shot at F2.8 with 5DMKII
http://kendraalexis.com/jen.jpg

[maxblack]

Very nice & sharp.
I'm surprised you could post an image that big.
You really should check out the image posting rules for sizing info. ;)

[quadrap]

Very nice & sharp.
I'm surprised you could post an image that big.
You really should check out the image posting rules for sizing info. ;)

I resized it.. sorry i'm having problems with my server

[Tareq]

I resized it.. sorry i'm having problems with my server

I didn't see the first size your posted, but if it was very large then you downsized it too much, you can post up to 1024 size, and you even didn't post 800-900 widest side, so you can resize your photo up to 1024 widest side and post it no problem, and what problems is with you server? use different server in this case.

[quadrap]

I didn't see the first size your posted, but if it was very large then you downsized it too much, you can post up to 1024 size, and you even didn't post 800-900 widest side, so you can resize your photo up to 1024 widest side and post it no problem, and what problems is with you server? use different server in this case.

Thank you.. I did

[Tareq]

Thank you.. I did

You welcome!

And yes, this is better! :)

[runninmann]

Thank you.. I didWhich part of her ears are pierced? Is it the part that joins the hairline or is it the cartilage that is in the flap that protrudes into the opening?

[quadrap]

The cartilage..

[nofnof]

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk294/czechcanary/IMG_3358.jpg






Is she smiling ? :D
Excellent image..

[nicksan]

Decided to trade my 24-105L for a 24-70L...for good this time.:D

Some test shots around the house. As the sun was going down, I already missed the IS on the 24-105L...:lol:

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p160770664-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p523249084-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p374540755-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p392150606-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p215630734-4.jpg

[VegasBoz]

Took some pics of my friends new kitten.

[egordon99]

^^ Nice shots Nick! I'm loving my Brick, although I have been spoiled by the IS on my 17-85, so I'm trying to pay more attention to my handholding skills.

[Mast3rChi3f]

Finally my brick arrives next week.:D

[engrmariano]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2671/3912519360_e6bcbfcbd6.jpg

[J.Bat]

This is the only lens you will ever need.

[strobe monkey]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2671/3912519360_e6bcbfcbd6.jpg


NIce one man!

[smclaren]

What kinds of hand held S/speeds can you use to offset the non IS.

[single_track]

1/FL is a good rule of thumb for FF, and 1/FL*1.6 for a crop. I can go slower but your success rate for critical sharpness drops.

[nicksan]

Just testing around the house.
Looks like I got a nice copy, as was the case the 2 previous times I've had or used this lens.

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p274691744-4.jpg

100% Crop
http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p75713336.jpg

Dinner...
http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p5307372-4.jpg

Recently purchased 46" LCD TV (aka friggin' dust magnet)
http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p18700004-4.jpg

Fine art ($10 a piece...)
http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p343109176-4.jpg

[Tareq]

Nice shots!
I love this lens!

[brownbugger]

a quick trip to mount mary church , bandra


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/3923298878_3786499cef_o.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/22339978@N08/3923298878/)

a quick trip to mount mary church , bandra


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3504/3923298734_bed781b87c_o.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/22339978@N08/3923298734/)

[GMCPhotographics]

Nicksan, my 24-70L is a great too. My copy is sharpest at the 24mm end and is a wee bit softer at the 70mm end. But still perfectly useable and certainly not soft per say. I think it's easy to get caught up in the pixel peeping brigade here. It's certainly sharper across the zoom range than any other standard zoom that I've used so far. I consider my 24-70L to be as sharp as my fast primes wide open. It's easily my most versatile lens in my bag and if the light's good, I'll run with it all day.

[ScarySquirrel]

Why is this lens called "The Brick"?

Also, how come it is black and not white like other L lenses? I have always wondered why some L's are not white.

[Double Negative]

Why is this lens called "The Brick"?

Also, how come it is black and not white like other L lenses? I have always wondered why some L's are not white.

Have you ever picked one up? :D

Not all L lenses are white. Just telephotos, primarily.

[nicksan]

Nicksan, my 24-70L is a great too. My copy is sharpest at the 24mm end and is a wee bit softer at the 70mm end. But still perfectly useable and certainly not soft per say. I think it's easy to get caught up in the pixel peeping brigade here. It's certainly sharper across the zoom range than any other standard zoom that I've used so far. I consider my 24-70L to be as sharp as my fast primes wide open. It's easily my most versatile lens in my bag and if the light's good, I'll run with it all day.

Yeah, either I've been very lucky (though I would rather have that luck translate into winning the lotto!) or this "problem" with this lens is way over hyped.

As I mentioned before, I used to own one, bought used, and also borrowed one not too long ago, and they were both fine, as is the copy that I recently purchased.

I remember you wrote about the 24-70L having a prime-like quality to it and I have to agree. There's something about it that sets it apart from the 24-105L, which I traded to get it. Don't get me wrong. The 24-105L is a fantastic lens, but I found myself not using it too much since I have primes in that range and I never find myself with just one lens. Never.

That said, I can already tell I miss the 3 stop IS in the 24-105L. But I think I'll do fine without it.:D

[ScarySquirrel]

Have you ever picked one up? :D

Not all L lenses are white. Just telephotos, primarily.

No I haven't, but I think you just answered my question :)

I really hope to be able to afford one soon :)

[Double Negative]

No I haven't, but I think you just answered my question :)

I really hope to be able to afford one soon :)

Heh, indeed. It's a bit of a beast:

Coming in at 33.6 oz (950g) or TWO POUNDS+. Size wise it's no slouch either at 3.3x4.9" (83.2x123.5mm) - even more intimidating when you throw on the hood.

But it's not so bad in actual use - I find it well-balanced on a 1D/1v body.

[thatkatmat]

Yeah, either I've been very lucky (though I would rather have that luck translate into winning the lotto!) or this "problem" with this lens is way over hyped.

I remember you wrote about the 24-70L having a prime-like quality to it and I have to agree. There's something about it that sets it apart from the 24-105L, which I traded to get it. Don't get me wrong. The 24-105L is a fantastic lens, but I found myself not using it too much since I have primes in that range and I never find myself with just one lens. Never.

That said, I can already tell I miss the 3 stop IS in the 24-105L. But I think I'll do fine without it.:D

All three of mine have been everything I could ask for in a walkaround 24-70, well except for no IS. Perhaps there is some weird copis out there but I'm 3 for 3 so far. :)
That something that sets it apart is the 2.8, with a wider aperture you'll get that primelike look, especially at 70mm and 2.8. I won't sell this lens again until they come out with one with IS.

[stonyzmom]

I just rented this lens for the next week. Trying to decide between the 24-105 and the 24-70 for purchase. I already rented the 24-105 and it was a nice lens, but it did not blow my socks off. My only concern is the 24-70 not having IS. Hopefully, I won't need it. 2 lbs. is heavy, but I hand-hold my 100-400 all the time for baseball and it doesn't bother me - and it's 1 lb. heavier.

In your opinions, what are the best things to shoot with the 24-70? I'm going to shoot everything in sight over the next week, but is there a particular type of subject that sets this lens apart from the others?

I can't wait. Should get it this evening.

[thatkatmat]

it's just a great general walkaround, 24mm on FF is very nice, but I think mostly I use it for portraits and flowers at 70mm and @2.8 to melt away the backgrounds of my subjects much like I would a prime lens.

[Double Negative]

...In your opinions, what are the best things to shoot with the 24-70? I'm going to shoot everything in sight over the next week, but is there a particular type of subject that sets this lens apart from the others?

Then it should be perfect... You can use it for ANYTHING.

It's a good, all-around range of focal lengths at a bright enough aperture for general use. It makes a good people and studio lens in particular - one reason it's so popular with wedding photographers. Indeed, I used mine for this particular reason last weekend. I use it for travel, studio, field, events and even macro shooting. Truly my workhorse.

[blam]

i have to agree. the range on this lens is awesome with the 2.8

[nicksan]

To me it was the f2.8 and the bokeh. I feel the 24-70L also has better color/contrast. Just the overall look is better. The 24-105L ain't no slouch though. The 3 stop IS can be a godsend and it can go to 105mm which is pretty great for a walk around lens.

I still plan on using my primes even for walkaround, however I wouldn't hesitate using the 24-70L when the situation calls for it, knowing I am getting great IQ.

[GMCPhotographics]

I'm not too fussed about an IS unit, if light is low, I'll choose a fast prime...it's a betteroption than an IS unit (IMHO). I usually carry my 24-70/2.8 on my 5DII (better iso) and a 135L on my 5D. But in my bag is a full compliment of fast primes, should I need to go faster :D
I've tried a 24-105L, it's a great lens. A perfect all rounder, but the 24-70L is something else.

[maxblack]

There is some intangible quality about this lens.
Whether it is the sharpness, color, contrast or bokeh,
it has it and it is very pleasing.
The only weak link in the chain would be myself.

[nicksan]

There is some intangible quality about this lens.
Whether it is the sharpness, color, contrast or bokeh,
it has it and it is very pleasing.
The only weak link in the chain would be myself.

I agree. It is indeed prime-like in its image quality...

[airbutchie]

There is some intangible quality about this lens. Whether it is the sharpness, color, contrast or bokeh, it has it and it is very pleasing. The only weak link in the chain would be myself.

x2 on that, max!!!

- airbutchie

[tonylong]

My daughter decided to cut all her hair off, and then announced that we were going to go out and take pictures of her. She put on white makeup to play havoc with my flash, since the sun was going down, and since I'm not used to shooting flash with my 1D3, I fumbled and couldn't get flash compensation right until it was too late. Here are some shots that, after cranking down the highlights in Lightroom, came out OK despite battling with the makeup:

First the scene, after the sun went down, testing ambient/flash exposure:
http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/117359567/original.jpg

Then three shots that came out OK:
http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/117359570.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/117362322.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/117362323.jpg

A few more with a narrative here:

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/sep_15_09_beck_river

[Tareq]

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/2011/ds37496.jpg

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/9702/ds37500.jpg

[Tareq]

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/176/ds32433.jpg

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/7822/ds32460.jpg

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/1534/ds32485.jpg

[stonyzmom]

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/2011/ds37496.jpg

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/9702/ds37500.jpg

Simply awesome!!! Love the reflections.

[Tareq]

Simply awesome!!! Love the reflections.

Thanks!

[stonyzmom]

Uh oh.......I might have to buy this lens. This shot was a total accident. Just doing some closeups and happened to see this little bugaroooo......very cool. I have rented the lens for the next week. So far I'm in love.

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/5421/flowerswb.jpg

[single_track]

Rio

[ScarySquirrel]

What is a normal 2nd hand price for this lens, boxed with all the bits?

In UK £ if possible. Thanks :)

[Pete]

What is a normal 2nd hand price for this lens, boxed with all the bits?

In UK £ if possible. Thanks :)

You'll probably get some answers if you create a thread asking this in the "Market Watch" section.

[ScarySquirrel]

Ok, thanks.

[Marloon]

Rio

C&C
-perhaps WB, and less contrast. their legs look REALLY orange (maybe you just need to calibrate your monitors)
-composition is okay

[ScarySquirrel]

EDIT: Posted in the wrong thread.

[alt4852]

i was a bit taken aback by how little it flared on me the other day. much love for the brick:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q295/alt4852/IMG_8820.jpg

[indie-click]

So I never really post much on here, I just like to read what everyone is rambling on about :lol:

But I couldn't keep this to myself! I just got the lens and I am in love with it. I still love the 50mm 1.4 - I can't live without it - but the 24-70mm is just so sharp. And it's been three years since I worked with a zoom lens... I was still used to working with my fixed lens, I kept walking up to the model but then realised I could just zoom :oops:

Anyway, here are some of my shots. I did a photoshoot with a tee design brand, Peach Tea!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2470/3944726550_4cc5ce2ded.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2654/3944726796_068f187d2c.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2552/3943948449_207294301f.jpg

[ChristopherChen]

I just got myself one today! :D

[ALaS]

Those are some nice shots indie-click! Please, do post more..

[Tareq]

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/6550/moza1.jpg

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/3918/daughters3.jpg

[indie-click]

Those are some nice shots indie-click! Please, do post more..

Thanks so much :)

I just bought the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 so I have a lot of playing with lens to do. But I will post more of the 24-70mm soon!!

[Mast3rChi3f]

My first shots with this baby.

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/7239/img6155v.jpg

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/7234/img6110e.jpg

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/2310/img6093v.jpg

[marco_30D]

Bolo Beach, Alaminos, Philippines.
Taken with Hoya IR filter.
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo173/marco_30d/_MG_6403copy.jpg