Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L - DPChallenge Forums

07/19/2004 09:34:13 PM · #1

Any thoughts or example photo's from DPC'ers?

07/19/2004 09:40:42 PM · #2

I wish I had example photos! It's one of Canon's most-often-praised zooms. It is a big honkin' lens for a 24-70mm though.
I narrowly missed getting a great deal on a barely used copy of this lens late last year, and would have had it were it not for my procrastination. D'oh!

07/19/2004 09:44:38 PM · #3

Originally posted by kirbic:

and would have had it were it not for my procrastination. D'oh!

you eejit. it's a spiffy lookin' piece of hardware! and looks extra cool with the lens hood on.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

07/19/2004 09:47:54 PM · #4

Originally posted by wimbello:

Originally posted by kirbic:
and would have had it were it not for my procrastination. D'oh!

you eejit. it's a spiffy lookin' piece of hardware! and looks extra cool with the lens hood on.

That's right, rub it in, LOL... yeh, I felt stooooopid.

EddyG

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

07/19/2004 09:54:48 PM · #5

It is my second most favorite lens (the first is the 70-200/2.8L IS) and highly recommended. Don't let the size/weight scare you. Just get the battery grip for your 10D and you'll be all set. It's a terrific lens. (And I always use the included lens hood, even indoors. Extra protection from whatever may come near the front of these expen$ive lenses.)

dan_pendleton

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/19/2004 10:05:14 PM · #6

I totally agree with Eddy (also about the 70-200/2.8L IS) the 24-70L is expensive but worth it.

It has brought me many a shot that I don't think any other lens could.

Message edited by author 2004-07-19 22:05:53.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/19/2004 10:05:36 PM · #7

what's the cheapest anyone can find? (yes, that's a challenge.)

dan_pendleton

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

07/19/2004 10:08:53 PM · #8

$1075 after regbate at buydig.com

//www2.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?ref=pricegrabber&sku=CN2470L

07/19/2004 10:09:55 PM · #9

Originally posted by wimbello:

what's the cheapest anyone can find? (yes, that's a challenge.)

The cheapest we can find it is almost definitely not a place you want to buy it! IMHO, of course.

07/19/2004 10:11:43 PM · #10

Originally posted by kirbic:

Originally posted by wimbello:
what's the cheapest anyone can find? (yes, that's a challenge.)

The cheapest we can find it is almost definitely not a place you want to buy it! IMHO, of course.

If you're referring to the USA (i live in AUS), then that's no problem. aunt/uncle in USA can handle any warranty issues (although i do not expect any). and stuff can be shipped for $50 (aus dollars)

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

07/19/2004 10:22:01 PM · #11

I was referring to the USA, but more specifically to some of the very cheap but absolutely horrible shops that seem to spring up like mushrooms in and around New York City.
Not all NYC shops are bad, a few of the best are there...

edit:
Of my top 3 shops, 17th Street photo (yes, in NYC, LOL) has it for USD $ 1138, minus a $50 rebate from Canon if purchased by the end of July. Some words of caution, I don't know what Canon's policy is on the rebates regarding purchases from outside the US, and also Canon's rebate processor is dreadfully slow in paying the rebates.

Message edited by author 2004-07-19 22:32:25.

ellamay

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

07/19/2004 10:30:48 PM · #12

I recently got this lens as well, it is sharp and has a great range. I had the wider 17-40mm prior and much prefer this one.

audioaltima

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

07/20/2004 01:01:03 AM · #13

It's an amazing lens to say the least. It's sharp, fast, and even smells of quality. I've been using it for a few months now and it's certainly been seeing some extended time in use... especially since I took up a small PJ job at my school's paper. One of my favorite things is how the hood remains stationary even as you zoom in/out. The lens is actually at its physical longest (if that makes sense) when at 24mm. Great system.

Here are some shots I've taken with the lens:

//www.shootnaked.com/p_gallery/view.php?g=archi&id=0010&o=0

//www.shootnaked.com/p_gallery/view.php?g=archi&id=0009&o=0

MrAkamai

Canon EOS-50D

07/20/2004 01:59:09 AM · #14

99% of the recent non F717 shots in my portfolio and my online galleries were taken with that lens. If you do not have anything in that focal range (and can afford that lens), GET IT! :) All my fireworks pictures were taken with that lens HAND HELD. Of course, ISO was at 800 and shutter was at 1/60 but still. I was pretty impressed with the results. It is worth every penny and then some. I just wish it had a longer focal length (around 24-150 or so) but it is otherwise perfect.

PS: If you want, I can email you an unedited JPG extracted from a RAW file.

Message edited by author 2004-07-20 02:04:27.

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

07/20/2004 02:32:18 AM · #15

Originally posted by MrAkamai:

PS: If you want, I can email you an unedited JPG extracted from a RAW file.

I've just pm'd you.

MrAkamai

Canon EOS-50D

07/20/2004 02:39:45 AM · #16

Haven't received the PM yet. You can email me here: mrakamai_at_cox_dot_net. I just don't want any mail bots to harvest my address so I typed it that way. I'm sure you can figure it out. :)