24-70 L 2.8 II - Couldn't help myself...

What's the issue?

$1,675 is a good price.

Warranty: I haven't used Canon warranty these years. But having one would give a piece of mind.

I just rented this lens for 2 weeks for a job. I had full intentions to buy it but wanted to rent first to make sure before dropping so much money on a lens...within 5 minutes of receiving the lens I was sold! Can see this becoming my main work horse lens for the next decade.

Nortonski wrote in post #17312123
What's the issue?

The rubber grips stretch and get loose.

I picked up the first gen of this lens in 2006 and still use it every time I shoot. Amazing lens and I only hear better things about the Mark II. Congrats!

Oh and who needs IS

l89kip wrote in post #17312147
$1,675 is a good price.

Warranty: I haven't used Canon warranty these years. But having one would give a piece of mind.

I agree, & would've bought from Adorama with the rebate & a small discount & still been a good couple of hundred + bucks dearer, so I pressed the button

Tony_Stark wrote in post #17312246
I just rented this lens for 2 weeks for a job. I had full intentions to buy it but wanted to rent first to make sure before dropping so much money on a lens...within 5 minutes of receiving the lens I was sold! Can see this becoming my main work horse lens for the next decade.

I'm gonna hook it up tomorrow or Monday once the weather improves here & go have a play before heading back to Blighty Tuesday night, then I'm in London right by the London Eye for a couple of days where it'll get some use for sure. Can't wait to use it

mike_d wrote in post #17312405
The rubber grips stretch and get loose.

I'll keep an eye on that for sure!

binderInteractveMedia wrote in post #17312416
I picked up the first gen of this lens in 2006 and still use it every time I shoot. Amazing lens and I only hear better things about the Mark II. Congrats!

Oh and who needs IS

I think the Mk 1 I had must've been ~mid-late 2004 & I have some great shots of my daughter, at the time, I just couldn't justify keeping it after the 30 day trial... Let's hope that this one lives up to my past experience of the mk1

Just splurged on this beauty as well. Can't say enough about its magic. Incredible piece of glass, and worth every penny. I went back and forth in the store between the Tamron 24-70 and the Canon, and the Canon beat it hands-down in both image quality and focus speed.

ChrisNL wrote in post #17312654
Just splurged on this beauty as well. Can't say enough about its magic. Incredible piece of glass, and worth every penny. I went back and forth in the store between the Tamron 24-70 and the Canon, and the Canon beat it hands-down in both image quality and focus speed.

So you were happy paying the difference in price then for the better IQ, I also looked at the Tamron @ ~$1,300 it was quite a bit less $$'s, but I didn't like it, I really like the Canon lenses so didn't defect...it was well worth the extra from my perspective

That 24-70/2.8L IS is a great lens. I gave it to my friend to try (it had newly arrived on the market), and she bought one for herself a couple of hours later!

With the pound dropping a bit, shouldn't another lens purchase be made in hurry? Something like the 70-200/2.8L IS II?

Oh, and the guy at Kinefoto (on Stanley Street) told me last week a new shipment of 300/2.8L IS II has just arrived...food for thought at only about 3650 pounds...

flickserve wrote in post #17313695
That 24-70/2.8L IS is a great lens. I gave it to my friend to try (it had newly arrived on the market), and she bought one for herself a couple of hours later!

With the pound dropping a bit, shouldn't another lens purchase be made in hurry? Something like the 70-200/2.8L IS II?

Oh, and the guy at Kinefoto (on Stanley Street) told me last week a new shipment of 300/2.8L IS II has just arrived...food for thought at only about 3650 pounds...

I'd love to upgrade my mk1 70-200 2.8 IS, but just can't justify it at present... I actually found that Tin Cheung were MUCH better value regarding lense pricing & no cc fee either... I did look next door in Kinefoto & bought I few 1Dx's to take home...the Canon USB kits lol

Shame Kinefoto weren't prepared to work with me on the price...best they'd do was about HK$40 less on the lense PLUS 2.5% card fee which put them well over...

I used the Tamron 24-70 and just felt so cheap in my hands compared to the Canon. The build quality was lacking and the small zoom ring really wasnt to my liking. I guess everyone has different needs and budgets, but since I make a living off my photography, I will invest in the 24-70L II. Down the road makes the most sense. Only thing that sucks is the rubber wearing out too easily. I noticed it on my rental as well. Anyway to maintain it so it doesnt happen or its just the nature of the beast. I guess I should stock up on a few rubber rings when I finally buy the lens.

Thanks!

Interesting how you managed to wangle out of the cc fee. I shall need to pass by Tin Cheung. Didn't think of dropping by next door yesterday.

flickserve wrote in post #17317698
Thanks!

Interesting how you managed to wangle out of the cc fee. I shall need to pass by Tin Cheung. Didn't think of dropping by next door yesterday.

I spoke to the woman in there, she told me it was fully inclusive of the CC fee, then I gave her my AMEX & she said, "you have VISA?" To which I replied, "nope" & she said, "okay, card please!"

Job done

I actually walked past it twice as it's quite a dark store & the bamboo scaffolding out front doesn't help...lol. But glad I went in. Best price I could find. They also got in the fstop guru from another store whilst I waited & threw in the 16-35l II 8gb USB that Kinefoto wanted $159HK for...

I'd wholly recommend Tin Cheung! Happy to crack open any lense I wanted to see too

I went by Tin Cheung and asked about the 300/2.8L II IS

They gave me one price with credit card.

Then I asked if there was a cash price to which they took off about 40 pounds putting the lens about the same as kinefoto's price.

I think you got a great deal and better take me shopping with you next time!

flickserve wrote in post #17327357
I went by Tin Cheung and asked about the 300/2.8L II IS

They gave me one price with credit card.

Then I asked if there was a cash price to which they took off about 40 pounds putting the lens about the same as kinefoto's price.

I think you got a great deal and better take me shopping with you next time!

Lol...I was really happy with the price, & much keener than next door, which I wasn't expecting based upon everything I'd heard elsewhere.

Anyway, I'm back first week in Feb, save your pennies & we'll get together for sure, I'll be doing likewise