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

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  • Camera Format: 35 mm SLR
  • Focus Type: Autofocus
  • Lens Max Aperture: f/2.8
  • Focal Length: 24mm - 70mm
  • Lens Type: Zoom Lens
  • Mount: Canon EF
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Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8L USM - An Optical Masterpiece

bysoupcraze Mar 29, 2009
26 Helpfuls 27 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Excellent image quality; Ring-USM focusing; Bright f2.8 aperture; Excellent build...
Cons Heavy; Size makes it attractive to thieves
Recommended it? Yes

As I have grown as a photographer, I have begun to do more and more. I have finally realized where my "sweet spots" for focal lengths are in terms of shooting. My main passion is people and event photography. In fact, I have started to do a little bit on side for some extra cash. I have been using... Read full review »

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Wider really is better...

byjmsully Jul 10, 2000
15 Helpfuls 16 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Wide, Sharp, Fast
Cons Expensive
Recommended it? Yes

After I purchased a Canon EOS 3 body, I found that it would only use the fancy AF mechanisms with f/2.8 lenses (like the EOS 1n). If this was a scam on the part of Canon to get more people to by L lenses, it worked on me!

CONSTRUCTION

The construction of this lens is beautiful... Read full review »

43

The best 4 star lens I have ever seen.

byncphototrekker Mar 6, 2008
14 Helpfuls 15 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Tack sharp, excellent results. Great "normal" range of focal length.
Cons No hyperfocal scale, potential for lens creep, and heavy for the size.
Recommended it? Yes

Twelve hundred dollars for a lens with a focal range of only 24-70mm???? That sounds like an awful lot of money doesn't it? The question is…Is the Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L USM worth it? You betcha! Even though this lens has a relatively short zoom compared to the mondo zooms that are being sold... Read full review »

102

Sharp, nice images, robust lens -- my favorite

byandrevm Apr 25, 2006
14 Helpfuls 15 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Very sharp
Cons Expensive, heavy
Recommended it? Yes

I had an excellent experience with my Canon G3 since I acquired it in the summer of 2003. However, after taking thousands of photos with that camera, I realized I needed more flexibility when shooting people and places. In particular, I needed a camera that allowed me to take faster photos -- in... Read full review »

97

Not exactly an L class lens in my book, but still a good performer.

bykweckstrom Aug 2, 2002
17 Helpfuls 18 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Lightweight, sturdy build, constant aperture at all focal lengths, that L 'Pop'.
Cons Sharpness ranges from mildly soft to very soft, particularly around the edges.
Recommended it? Yes

Most digital photographers have a dirty little secret. While we take stunning quality photos at up to 6 megapixels or better with our big digital SLR's, we're severely crippled in the wide angle photography department. Most digital SLR cameras have sensors smaller than a 35mm frame, and therefore... Read full review »

23

Amazing lens

bysnoboarder Jan 7, 2007
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Image Quality, Build quality
Cons Price
Recommended it? Yes

I have used this lens on my 30D for a bit now. The quality on this lens is amazing and i get sharp pictures everytime. The image quality that this lens produces is great in my opinion. I switched from the 18-55 kit lens which felt like a toy. Although this did have a heavy pricetag, you get what... Read full review »

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heavy weight lens

byejeck May 7, 2008
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros color, contrast, aperture, focus speed, quality build
Cons weight, cost, no image stabilization
Recommended it? Yes

This lens is a heavy weight both in that it is as good it gets when it comes to color and contrast and its weight.

But, if you can stand to carry it, you will be glad you did. It is often called, the wedding photographer lens because of its quality and range.

It has a very fast... Read full review »

11

Recommended for wedding photographers

bydfarra Mar 29, 2004
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Simple, this is one of the better zoom lenses on the market today.
Cons Simple this is one of the most expensive zoom lenses on the market today.
Recommended it? Yes

After 35 years of shooting mainly with prime lenses I broke down and purchased my first wide angle zoom and a L-series at that and I have no regrets. Compared with my Canon 24, 28, 35, 50 and 85 primes this lens is very good and in a few cases better than the primes, but then again it did cost... Read full review »

14

Spectacularly Sweet!

bymagic_puzzle Jun 7, 2007
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Very quick AF, razor sharp, solid build, beautiful versatility, and great looks.
Cons Weight (I like it), high visibility, relatively short zoom, and expensive.
Recommended it? Yes

A few weeks ago I wrote a very favorable review for the Canon 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6mm IS USM lens. The title of my review was, "I'll Never Sell This Lens". Well, I'll stand by that review, I will never sell it, but I will give it away to one of my daughters (she is very pleased). My generosity is... Read full review »

3

The 24-70 f2.8L

byphilscbx Mar 18, 2007
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros L series, regardless of model is timeless.
Cons If you have to sacrifice beer, do it.
Recommended it? Yes

snoboarder has very accurately described it so far.

I can only add that I too enjoy the feel and size used on my Canon 30D.
I just attended a snowmobile show in Mpls Mn, and this format worked perfect.

I have to admit the kit lens 18-55 gets you started, but in reality I... Read full review »

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Canon 24-70 f/2.8L USM Zoom Lens

This lens does what many pros thought couldn't be done - replace the previous L-series 28-70 f/2.8 lens with something even better. Extended coverage to an ultra-wide angle 24mm makes it ideal for digital as well as film shooters, and the optics are even better than before with two Aspherical elements and a totally new UD glass element. It's now sealed and gasketed against dust and moisture, and a new processing unit makes the AF faster than ever.In order to achieve critical autofocus, the elements within a camera lens have to move quickly, quietly, and with exacting precision. To accomplish this, Canon developed the world's first lens-based Ultrasonic Motor (USM). Based on a totally new technology, the motor spins by ultrasonic oscillation energy. In effect, instead of a large, noisy drive-train system, electronic vibrations created by a piezoelectric ceramic element power the mechanical action of the lens. In a very broad comparison, it's like the difference between a mechanical watch with gears and springs and quartz-timed watch movement. Therefore, torque is constant and start and stop functions virtually instantaneous.By making the autofocus operation almost inaudible and by accelerating the autofocus speed, this type of motor greatly expands the shooting possibilities for Canon photographers. There is virtually no whining noise as the lens focuses to distract the subject or draw attention to the photographer. Most important for the photographer in the field, the motor draws minimal power so the camera batteries last longer.

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Canon Canon 24-70 f/2.8L USM Zoom Lens

This lens does what many pros thought couldn't be done - replace the previous L-series 28-70 f/2.8 lens with something even better. Extended coverage to an ultra-wide angle 24mm makes it ideal for digital as well as film shooters, and the optics are even better than before with two Aspherical elements and a totally new UD glass element. It's now sealed and gasketed against dust and moisture, and a new processing unit makes the AF faster than ever.In order to achieve critical autofocus, the elements within a camera lens have to move quickly, quietly, and with exacting precision. To accomplish this, Canon developed the world's first lens-based Ultrasonic Motor (USM). Based on a totally new technology, the motor spins by ultrasonic oscillation energy. In effect, instead of a large, noisy drive-train system, electronic vibrations created by a piezoelectric ceramic element power the mechanical action of the lens. In a very broad comparison, it's like the difference between a mechanical watch with gears and springs and quartz-timed watch movement. Therefore, torque is constant and start and stop functions virtually instantaneous.By making the autofocus operation almost inaudible and by accelerating the autofocus speed, this type of motor greatly expands the shooting possibilities for Canon photographers. There is virtually no whining noise as the lens focuses to distract the subject or draw attention to the photographer. Most important for the photographer in the field, the motor draws minimal power so the camera batteries last longer.

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