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The star attraction to this L series (Luxury) Canon lens is photo detail clarity which is amazing! This 24-70mm is an EF lens series meant for full frame bodies. I am using it on a cropped frame Canon EFS series so that gives me an effective 38-112mm lens which works great. The automatic focus is fast and nimble, and the barrel action is tight giving testimony to high quality seals. The deal breaker for some is the lack of IS or image stabilization. If you have shaky hands, consider a different lens with the IS feature. It may also be a good lens for fast action shots using a higher ISO and shutter speed. I only use this lens on a tripod to photograph artifacts and for that purpose, I could not find a better lens. The clarity with which I can zoom in to pick up individual specks of sand in stone is phenomenal.Read full review
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I went from a 50 mm prime lens to this lens and could not have been happier. This focal range is broad enough to allow for the same lens to be used across different applications from portraits to landscapes. It let's in so much light at f2.8! I recently took some photos at a pumpkin patch and had to shoot at f10 in order to be able to get a picture that wasn't overexposed!! Even without a speed light, I can take Photos inside, in low light, with perfect sharpness. The L series lenses are worth the money and this one is mind-blowing how good it is.
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Have been using a Canon 24-105 f/4 for several years and I wanted a faster walk-around lens. While the 24-70 is more expensive and not any lighter, it does take amazingly sharp images. There is no IS - which is a bit of a disappointment, but keeping the shutter speed at a minimum of 1/125 I don't detect any motion shake. You can obviously go slower if you keep the focal length toward the lower range.
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When both set at f2.8, this lens is sharper at the edges at 50mm than my prime 50mm f1.4, and that's saying a lot. This has less distortion, when opened 'wide', than the 24-105 f4 or 24-70 f4 and is a full stop faster than these. The zoom is also easier to navigate than the 24-105 as it doesn't have such a wide range, so is faster and easier to control your shot. The 9-blade diaphragm gives 18-point stars, which look great. Focuses down to under 8", which means that you won't be moving around as much to get just about any shot that comes your way. The Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM is a great addition to a serious photographer's arsenal. "World's Sharpest Midrange Zoom" - Ken Rockwell
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I have the first generation of this lens, and it has gotten me some great images, but a friend let me borrow this newer version and man I couldn't believe how much sharper the images/color quality was. I'm glad I finally decided to get this lens, I wish that the lens hood was as deep as the previous generation. This new flower type of short hood doesn't work as well in certain angles.
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