| Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras | 
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Category: Photography
Publisher: Canon
Studio: Canon
Brand: Canon
Label: Canon
Media: Electronics
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Special Features: all-glass-optical
Optical Zoom: 2.9
Maximum Focal Length: 70
Minimum Focal Length: 24
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.6 x 5.6
MPN: 8014A002
Model: 8014A002
UPC: 013803020090
EAN: 0013803020090
ASIN: B00009R6WT
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| Features:
| • | EF mount; standard zoom lens; Comes with Lens Cap E77U, Rear Lens Cap, Lens Hood EW-83F, Soft Lens Case 1219. | | • | Ultra-low Dispersion glass with Fluorite elements; inner focusing ring; full-time manual focus; aspherical lens | | • | 24-70mm focal length | | • | f/2.8 constant maximum aperture | | • | UltraSonic Motor (USM) AF actuator |
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Product Description
The Zoom Lens EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM was developed as the successor to the EF28-70mm f/2.8L USM lens released in November 1993. Featuring a new optical system design, the new zoom lens delivers an expanded zoom range with a 24 mm wide-angle focal length, ideally suiting it to digital image sizes, while also maintaining or improving on the outstanding image quality of the superseded model.Moreover, the power of the focusing lens group has been increased to allow a minimum focusing distance of just 0.38 meters, the shortest in its class at the time, throughout the entire zoom range. The new EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM also features a circular diaphragm, to give better background blur, and utilizes only lead-free glass optics in consideration of the environment.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Canon EF 24-70mm standard zoom lens does what many pros thought couldn't be done--it replaces the L-series 28-70mm f/2.8 lens with something even better. The lens offers extended coverage to an ultra-wide-angle 24mm, making it ideal for digital as well as film shooters. The new processing unit, meanwhile, makes the autofocus (AF) faster than ever. And thanks to the two aspherical elements and a totally new UD glass element, the optics are far superior to the earlier lens. Sealed and gasketed against dust and moisture, the EF 24-70mm lens carries a one-year warranty. - Focal length: 24-70mm
- Maximum aperture: 1:2.8
- Lens construction: 16 elements in 13 groups
- Diagonal angle of view: 74 to 29 degrees
- Focus adjustment: Front-focusing method
- Closest focusing distance: 1.25 feet
- Zoom system: Rotating type
- Filter size: 77mm
- Dimensions: 3.3 inches in diameter, 4.9 inches long
- Weight: 2.1 pounds
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| Customer Reviews: Read 119 more reviews...
 Seems to be a great lens! January 8, 2009
I have only had this lens for a day, so obviously I don't have a lot of experience using the product yet (I'll come add to this after I've been able to get out and really test it out). However, from the few pics I took last night (outside and inside) I really like what I see.
The main reason I'm writing any kind of a review now, is to inform anyone that may care about the manufacturing date of my lens. I bought the lens on December 31 2008 after seeing it as a Gold Box deal for me here at Amazon ($987). Based on the manufacturing code stamped on the lens, my 24-70 was manufactured in November of 2008 (I was very surprised and happy after seeing that). The lens was purchased through Amazon.com, not one of the third party sellers also listed.
We already have the Canon 24-105 f4L (great lens), but wanted to see what kind of a difference the 2.8 of the 24-70 made. We always seem to be taking pictures of our kids in low light. Since they never seem to remain still for very long (2 1/2 and 9 months), we wanted to see if the faster lens will help improve the low light shots of the always moving kids. If I get the time I will return and report.
Budding Enthusiast's POV January 2, 2009
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I just received this lens. I am moving up from a Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens, which is the lens I bought with the body of my Xsi. This is my first DSLR, and got into it about 6 months ago with the birth of my first child. Since then I have been steadily getting better, fumbling my way into taking better pictures. After six months of taking about 5,000 pictures, I am now confident I can take technically correct pictures ( I learn the hard way). I decided I wanted to see what all the fuss was about with L lenses, also I wanted something with a constant aperture so I didn't have to mess with my settings every time I zoomed in or out.
After looking over several options I chose the Canon EF 24-70mm. Right out of the box, I knew I wasn't fooling around any more, the 24-70mm L Lens looks like it ate my EF-S 17-85mm. Heavy. But I am a big strong lad and don't mind......it is much harder to zoom back in by turning this lens, I assume because I am moving a lot more glass when I twist the ring. Looks to be durable. Happy that it came with the lens hood, I didn't really want to buy another $40 piece of plastic like I did for the 17-85mm. The lens bag it comes with is also appreciated but doesn't protect the lens much so I assume it just to keep your lens from getting dusty.
As previously stated by more qualified people then myself, this lens produces some crisp images. After taking the time to set the correct exposure and white balance, I took a few shots and was very pleased with the output. I took the pictures indoors with no flash and at a high ISO, and the pictures were still, to my eye, great. I also have a little anxiety after plunking down a chunk of my hard earned money, I want to feel like I got my money's worth. I am happy to say this is not a purchase I regret, thus far.
Only downside to this lens is you can't hide with this thing,for a normal zoom lens its BIG. it draws attention along with bad jokes about your need to compensate for other short comings.
It's not cheap and it won't make you a better photographer, but it might let you do more in less then favorable light.
 Quality lens, quality results December 28, 2008
I ordered the new Canon 5D Mark II and the 24-70mm f:2.8L to arrive the day before Christmas (2008) and I was not disappointed as they arrived within about 30 minutes of each other. I was excited as I unpacked both and couldn't wait for the battery to charge. My other camera gear wasn't around so I didn't have a flash so my first pictures were an experiment in using the high iso settings on the 5DMKII. This is my first L glass, so I wasn't sure what to expect but I was amazed at the lens fast focusing indoors in a low light setting and the ability to take photos in very low light. On the first day, the few photos taken inside without a flash were just experiments with varying results depending on the settings. Taking photos inside with at 6400 iso were ok but I wasn't pleased with the color hues nor the sharpness, but I guess you could expect something less sharp at iso 6400. The very few photos taken outside with lower isos on a very cloudy/rainy day in East Texas were very good with great color and sharp as a tack.
I next used this lens on Christmas Day and used it without a flash indoors for a few family photos with similar results as the previous day and initial photos. The photos were ok and editing in Aperture made them usable as family prints to give others, but they were less than stellar. At this point, I didn't know if the color hue problems were due to the lack proper lighting, camera white balance, faulty lens, or other problems.
On Saturday 12-27-2008 we had our family Christmas and I took some 200+ photos with and without the flash. Funny, the first thing I noticed (other than the focusing speed) is that this glass is heavy. The heavy glass plus the additional weight of the 5DMKII over the 40D made me wish I had brought my mono pod I use for youth sports. I'm not sure why I didn't notice the weight on Christmas Day. Today the lighting was completely different from the previous two day's use and the color hue problem went away. I took photos at high isos without the flash and achieved good results...note: the walls in the home here were very neutral in color very much unlike the wall colors in our home for the previous photos. Yeah, I know the wall color in ambient lighting really affect the color hues of the photos...duh. Again, we experiment with manual settings, aperture priority, etc., and fully automatic. The fully auto setting for family gathering photos proved the camera was smarter than we were producing great results. The Canon 580MKII flash is awesome and provided the results that were were expecting from a $2700 camera and $1100 lens. Whew...
After reviewing the photos (589) from the three days, most were very good family photos and it appears that I'm going to be very pleased with the 5DMKII and the 24-70mm L glass. Shoot there is even one photo that I would gladly publish anywhere. I admit that I have a lot to learn moving from a 40D with a crop sensor to the 5DMK II full sensor.
The lens is heavy but then it's mounted on a Canon 5D. The point is to be prepared for the weight when you are going to shoot more than just a few photos. L glass of this quality is expensive. I'm very pleased with the results achieved, although, I'm not sure the results are worth the additional cost. There is always a cost to improved quality and there's always a decision to be made about spending the extra dollars for what I would call an incremental quality increase. I achieve very good results with a Tamron with VC (Vibration Compensation), but that's on a crop sensor and also after I learned how to deal with the very much slower focusing of the Tamron. I've also achieved very good results with a Canon 28-135mm non IS. I made a decision to spend the extra money for better photos, so now I just have to learn enough to make the investment pay off.
Pros:
Great build quality
Fast focus
Very smooth zoom
Short DOF at wide apertures
Nice brokeh
Color saturation
Very sharp
Nice macro capabilities
Cons:
No IS, but I knew that when I bought it
Expense of L glass
I was going to rate this lens a 4 because it didn't have IS and the weight, but then I felt as if my rating should be based on the quality of the results and the quality of the lens after my very short time with the lens. With the correct settings the lens is tack sharp, very fast focusing, provides great color saturation, etc. I purchased the lens without IS and read about the weight of the lens and coupled with the 5DMII then I shouldn't have been surprised. The performance of this lens deserves higher than a 4 rating.
Awesome lens December 16, 2008
I was increasing disappointed with the quality of my pictures from my 30D and the 18-55 non-IS kit lens. I shot RAW only and had to adjust every picture to get close to what I wanted but could never seem to get what I expected.
I have now had the 24-70/2.8L for several months and I'm loving it. Contrasts are so well handled. I don't have to fight my pics on the computer; now I can only minor touch up some levels and my pics come out awesome.
It is a bit heavy (making the whole thing especially heavy with the extra grip) for which my wife complains about (at least I don't have to worry about her taking over my camera). I don't mind the heaviness at all. It isn't any more difficult to lug around than it was before with the kit lens.
I do miss the 18mm-24mm side but not very often. I think the extra on the long end and the f2.8 more than make up for it. I'm hoping to go for a 5Dmark? someday down the road so that tipped me over on my decision of what lens to buy and I'm very glad I went with the 24-70.
Only problem I had with buying this lens, I paid for overnight delivery but my credit card blocked the purchase since it was online and so expensive. Had to call them (Amazon Chase Visa) and allow purchase so I had to wait another day to get it (it about missed a vacation trip).
most used lens in my bag! November 29, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The lens can be found on my camera 80% of the time. As a wedding photographer the range is great for tight spaces where brides get ready and reception shots. The 2.8 aperture is great and where I keep it most of the time.
Why a 4 instead of 5? Does need to be serviced at least once a year to keep focusing sharp. Canon factory repair can service it no problem and then it focus' beautifully. Before I send it in I notice it back focusing.
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