Posted by Dean Sauskojus on September 12, 2012 at 3:54 PM
With a huge price tag this better be a great lens. Take a look at this positive review, http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012/09/canon-24-70-f2-8-ii-resolution-tests. I hope it's true.
Are you willing to pay that kind of money?
Sorry, can someone make this a live link?
Thanks Bret.
Posted by Bret Edge on September 12, 2012 at 3:59 PM
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on September 12, 2012 at 4:59 PM
Well, when they claim a zoom lens tests at a higher resolution than the TS-E 24mm II, then it certainly catches your attention.
But these tests were wide open, so how does it compare to the 24-105 IS when stopped down, say f8, something more typical for landscape work ?
For primarily landscape use, I wouldn't bite at any price, if the improvement is minimal when stopped down.
On the other hand, if it is still significant, then it could be on a wish list after the "introductory" price drops.
Posted by Karl Buiter on September 12, 2012 at 7:00 PM
I'm interested in the lens; as I do some other photography where the wide open sharpness could be useful.
Specifically I'd like to learn more about how extreme the field curvature is; and what the edge sharpness dropoff is. Frankly the Canon wide-end has never impressed me due to the softness on the edge. But I could see this replacing my 24-105 - or not. Most likely I'll just keep covering that range with primes; but the spec does catch my attention.
Posted by John Mumaw on September 12, 2012 at 7:26 PM
I don't see much (if any) appeal to the landscape/nature photographer here, especially at that price.
Bill raises a good point re: a comparison with the outstanding 24-105 lens.
Posted by Kane Engelbert on September 12, 2012 at 11:13 PM
Something to think about....you may need this lens to optimize the rumored 46mp camera? I'd bet money on it! 24-105 isn't going to cut it....
Posted by Pete Miller on September 13, 2012 at 9:10 AM
I too, am interested in this lens though I'll definitely be waiting until more reviews are done (hopefully dpreview.com does a review soon)!
Posted by Karl Buiter on September 13, 2012 at 9:52 AM
Kane - you make a good point. Canon does -seem- to be laying groundwork for higher resolution bodies, whether intentional or not.
Pete - I am with you on that - the reviews better be awesome.
Soon enough there will be a rebate program or it will become part of the kit for the "46 meg" camera. Either way, it will somewhat less than the list. And need to be.
While I never enjoy paying more money than I have to, *if* there are similar resolution bonuses at smaller f-stops, then the list price is pretty cheap for a world-class lens. Compare it to the price of a Zeiss 21mm prime, or a Leica 50/1.4, for example...
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8 repliesAre you willing to pay that kind of money?
Sorry, can someone make this a live link?
Thanks Bret.
But these tests were wide open, so how does it compare to the 24-105 IS when stopped down, say f8, something more typical for landscape work ?
For primarily landscape use, I wouldn't bite at any price, if the improvement is minimal when stopped down.
On the other hand, if it is still significant, then it could be on a wish list after the "introductory" price drops.
Specifically I'd like to learn more about how extreme the field curvature is; and what the edge sharpness dropoff is. Frankly the Canon wide-end has never impressed me due to the softness on the edge. But I could see this replacing my 24-105 - or not. Most likely I'll just keep covering that range with primes; but the spec does catch my attention.
Bill raises a good point re: a comparison with the outstanding 24-105 lens.
Pete - I am with you on that - the reviews better be awesome.
Soon enough there will be a rebate program or it will become part of the kit for the "46 meg" camera. Either way, it will somewhat less than the list. And need to be.