Need Advice-EF 24-70mm L F/2.8

I'm thinking of buying this lens (slightly used) as a general, all purpose lens to replace my Tamron 28-75mm 2.8 lens which has had the biscuit. Does anyone use this lens and give me some feedback?

Had one for years and love it.

have one and all i can say is it's very good.

Well, its a sharp lens wide open at the center. But the corner is a bit soft wide open except @35mm, stopping down to f/5.6 will change it dramatically.

I've been reading mixed reviews about it, some say it lacks sharpness at 24-50mm which is surprising.

It will pair up with your 70-200 perfectly It's a great lens, amazing colors.

Only thing is I hear some of them are a bit off at 24mm, but that may depend on copy

It's a couple of really nice examples in the Classifieds right now. I'd hurry if I were you.

Amazon has it for a pretty decent deal

http://slickdeals.net …ard-Cameras/dp/B00009R6WT

is the price drop because of the version II?

powhodee wrote in post #10819428
Amazon has it for a pretty decent deal

http://slickdeals.net …ard-Cameras/dp/B00009R6WT

is the price drop because of the version II?

What version II?

Deep Pocket wrote in post #10819273
Only thing is I hear some of them are a bit off at 24mm, but that may depend on copy

That's what worries me.

Best lens I've ever had. I'll never get rid of mine unless they make an IS version. Had it for 6-7 years now.

SteveZ wrote in post #10818548
I'm thinking of buying this lens (slightly used) as a general, all purpose lens to replace my Tamron 28-75mm 2.8 lens which has had the biscuit. Does anyone use this lens and give me some feedback?

like any lens, some copies can be dogs out of the box. however, that is very much the exceptoin. in the grand scheme of things, the L will be better in every way than your tammy 28-75. Well, at least from my personal experience shooting probably 75 weddings with my L, after having owned the 28-75 for about a year and a half. The AF is much more sure footed on the 24-70 than the tammy

the problem with reading forums is that the vast majority love theirs without remark, but those with bad experiences crow from the rooftops.

For what I shoot, I would gladly give up the rest of my bag before giving up the 24-70. Very versatile lens and built like a tank.

I think I may finally buy this lens. I was waiting for the Mark II to be announced this year but I just cannot "afford" to wait anymore!

ImCBParker wrote in post #10820206
For what I shoot, I would gladly give up the rest of my bag before giving up the 24-70. Very versatile lens and built like a tank.

Me too. It's my go-to lens, 99% of the time... Both on crop, and FF.