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

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Posted May 1st, 2010 by SLRHQ

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens with Case & Hood - USA

One of Canon's Most Professionally used lens, and a Top Seller.
Canon's EF 24-70mm f2.8 L series lens is by far one of their most practical versitile lenses made. The extended coverage of 24mm to 70mm makes it ideal not only for photographers but for film shooters as well. The 70mm at a f/2.8 is ideal for acheiving that shallow depth of field "film look."

The lens uses a new UD (Ultra-Low Dispersion) glass with Fluorite elements for obtaining sharper image quality. Canon's USM (Ultrasonic Motor) makes autofocusing fast, and accurate. The Lens is now sealed and gasketed against dust and moisture.

Pros Superior Build Quality, Fast Auto-Focus, Super-Sharp Images, Beautiful Colors And Contrast, Brilliant Hood Design To Work With 24mm

Cons Expensive, Heavy and Bulky, No Image Stabilizer, Vignetting on Full Frame Camera's at 24mm

Specifications

  
Focal Length & Maximum Aperture 24-70mm 1:2.8
Lens Construction 16 elements in 13 groups
Diagonal Angle of View 84° - 34°
Focus Adjustment Front-focusing method
Closest Focusing Distance 0.38m/1.25 ft.
Zoom System Rotating Type
Filter Size 77mm
Max. Diameter x Length, Weight 3.3" x 4.9", 2.1 lbs. / 83.2mm x 123.5mm, 950g
   


Sample Images
Camera: Canon EOS 5D MKII
ISO: 100
24-70mm@ 56mm
F-stop f/2.4
Shutter: 1/60
Lens Hood: Stock
Filters: "Tiffen 77mm Neutral Density 0.9 Filter"
B + W 77mm UV Haze Wide Angle Slim Mount Multi Coated (2C) Glass Filter
 
Camera: Canon EOS 5D MKII
ISO: 1600
24-70mm@ 70mm
F-stop f/2.4
Shutter: 1/30
Lens Hood: Stock
Filters: None
 
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