[Jon L]

Canon has finally announced the new 24-70 MKII IS ($2300), 24 f/2.8 IS ($850), and 28 f/2.8 IS ($800), and as feared, they jacked up the price sky high
 
http://www.popphoto.com/gear/2012/02/new-gear-canon-ef-24-70-f28l-ii-usm-and-two-wide-angle-primes

 

[daigo]

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Canon has finally announced the new 24-70 MKII IS ($2300), 24 f/2.8 IS ($850), and 28 f/2.8 IS ($800), and as feared, they jacked up the price sky high
 
http://www.popphoto.com/gear/2012/02/new-gear-canon-ef-24-70-f28l-ii-usm-and-two-wide-angle-primes

 
I don't believe the new 24-70L MKII has IS.   
 
 

 

[Jon L]

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I don't believe the new 24-70L MKII has IS.   
 
 

Oops, typo.  No, it doesn't, which makes it even harder to swallow the $2300 price.  I am hoping they don't go crazy with their 35L Mk II and 50 f/1.4 II by adding IS and again going crazy with price.  

 

[MadCow]

Wow, the new 24-70L looks like a really promising beast, despite its price. It's making me rethink if I still want to get the 24L... or to forget about the prime and just sell off my current 24-70 to get the Mark II.

 

[Jon L]

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Wow, the new 24-70L looks like a really promising beast, despite its price. It's making me rethink if I still want to get the 24L... or to forget about the prime and just sell off my current 24-70 to get the Mark II.

I just don't see the justification for $2300 when they haven't even added IS.  Might be worth it for me if Canon could just stretch it little more to get something along 18-70 mm..
 

 

[calipilot227]

Just picked up an A540 on Craigslist, for free! Perfect beater camera for the times when I don't feel like hauling around my DSLR. Pop in an SD card and two AA batteries, and you're good to go. Budget photography at its best 

 

[MadCow]

Well I finally made up my mind about my prime lineup and got the 24L today, after visiting two stores over the weekend to test their copies for AF issues. Who cares about new but slow f/2.8 lenses....
 

 

[Jon L]

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Well I finally made up my mind about my prime lineup and got the 24L today, after visiting two stores over the weekend to test their copies for AF issues. Who cares about new but slow f/2.8 lenses....
 

That 24 f1.4 L II pretty much owns that focal length between f/4 to f/8.  I do wish Canon would work a little more sharpness into their 16-35 II somehow when they do a mk III, as I would love to have a sweet wide zoom with a little more range than my Tokina 11-16.
 

 

[MadCow]

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That 24 f1.4 L II pretty much owns that focal length between f/4 to f/8.  I do wish Canon would work a little more sharpness into their 16-35 II somehow when they do a mk III, as I would love to have a sweet wide zoom with a little more range than my Tokina 11-16.
 

I thought the TS-E version was better suited for that title.... I was even considering it initially, but then finally decided the f1.4 would be more useful for my style of photography.
 
I agree Canon is quite weak in their ultrawide zoom department. I have the Mark I and have not considered upgrading to a Mark II because it's not that much different, from what I've read online -- it's better in some areas but worse in others.
 

 

[Jon L]

Would love to play with TS-E 24mm II, but I feel it's too expensive for non-AF lens.  Besides, we have to save our pennies for the 5D MkIII, which is supposed to launch in next few hours..

 

[MadCow]

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Would love to play with TS-E 24mm II, but I feel it's too expensive for non-AF lens.  Besides, we have to save our pennies for the 5D MkIII, which is supposed to launch in next few hours..

aaaand, it's out.
 
All looking good, especially the AF system, but the price is worrisome.
 
Hopefully by the time I manage to sell off enough stuff to fund the 5DIII, the price would have gone down to more reasonable levels.

 

[Jon L]

Not that patient.  Just placed the preorder.  I mean, what the heck would I buy otherwise in Canon land right now?  
 
Here's hands-on experience from real-world pro.  
http://blog.jeffascough.com/photographers/2012/03/canon-eos-5d-mark-iii-review.html

 

[Jon L]

Almost dropped my coffee when I saw this on eBay!

 

[tomscy2000]

Speaking of third-party lenses, the upcoming Tamron 24-70/2.8 Di VC USD is looking very promising. I've always liked Tamron lenses; they're optically excellent and affordable, just a bit under-built. The non-VC 17-50 has served me very well for several years on my 40D, but now that I plan on moving to the 5D3, this yet-to-be-released lens is going to be my frontrunner for an affordable alternative to the prohibitively expensive 24-70L II.
 
The Tammy promises better build quality and weather resistance this time around, and has that (for better or for worse) three-axis vibration compensation mechanism. I've never needed IS for anything; with the 5D3, I can even shoot at ISO 25600 no problem! I'm only worried whether or not that extra lens element will compromise IQ...
 
EDIT: I guess I can use the VC for HD video use... handheld shots at 70mm will definitely benefit from image stabilization.

 

[dyl1dyl]

5D Mark 3!!!