Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras |  | Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $2,363.42
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Seller: davis6504
Rating:  219 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Optical Zoom: 2.9
Maximum Focal Length: 70
Minimum Focal Length: 24
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.6 x 5.6
all-glass-optical
MPN: 8014A002
Model: 8014A002
UPC: 013803020090
EAN: 0013803020090
ASIN: B00009R6WT
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | EF mount; standard zoom lens; Comes with Lens Cap E77U, Rear Lens Cap, Lens Hood EW-83F, Soft Lens Case 1219. | | • | Ultra-low Dispersion glass with Fluorite elements; inner focusing ring; full-time manual focus; aspherical lens | | • | 24-70mm focal length | | • | f/2.8 constant maximum aperture | | • | UltraSonic Motor (USM) AF actuator |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Canon EF 24-70mm standard zoom lens does what many pros thought couldn't be done--it replaces the L-series 28-70mm f/2.8 lens with something even better. The lens offers extended coverage to an ultra-wide-angle 24mm, making it ideal for digital as well as film shooters. The new processing unit, meanwhile, makes the autofocus (AF) faster than ever. And thanks to the two aspherical elements and a totally new UD glass element, the optics are far superior to the earlier lens. Sealed and gasketed against dust and moisture, the EF 24-70mm lens carries a one-year warranty. - Focal length: 24-70mm
- Maximum aperture: 1:2.8
- Lens construction: 16 elements in 13 groups
- Diagonal angle of view: 74 to 29 degrees
- Focus adjustment: Front-focusing method
- Closest focusing distance: 1.25 feet
- Zoom system: Rotating type
- Filter size: 77mm
- Dimensions: 3.3 inches in diameter, 4.9 inches long
- Weight: 2.1 pounds
Product Description
MODEL- 8014A002 VENDOR- CANON
FEATURES- EF 2470mm f/2.8L USM Lens
This new lens does what many pros throught could not be done-
replace the previous L-series 2870 f/2.8 lens with something even
better. Extended coverage to an ultra-wide angle 24mm makes it
ideal for digital as well as film shooters and the optics are even
better than before with two Aspherical elements and a totally new
UD glass element. It is now sealed and gasketed against dust and
moisture and a new processing unit makes the AF faster than ever.
-- SPECIFICATIONs -------------------------------------
Focal Length & Maximum Aperture: 24-70mm 1:2.8
Lens Construction : 16 elements in 13 groups
Diagonal Angle of View : 74 degrees - 29 degrees
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.
MANUFACTURER WARRANTY: 1 YEAR LIM
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 219
 OMG, this lens is the bomb!! July 29, 2010
discopalace (Chicago, IL USA)
This is the 3rd Canon "L" series lens I've owned, but it's by far the best. Even amongst L lenses, the 24-70L is stunningly sharp. Maybe as sharp as a prime lens?? Photos look great at the wide range, with little to no distortion. Fully zoomed, it works fine too. The range from 24-70mm is versatile enough to be a great walkabout lens. Now I use it for about 80% of my shots (10% 17-40 f/4L and 10% 70-200 f/4L). Never thought I'd spend over $1k on a lens, but this one is worth every penny!
All you would expect.... July 23, 2010
Mark D. Pashia
All that you would expect from a Canon L series lens. Very fast focus, true colors, sharp and just plain excellent lens. This is my second L series and I like the results even better than the 100-400mm!!!! This pair nearly covers the full range from 24-400mm with a small gap from 70-100mm that I can fill later. To say that I am satisfied really understates it. The f/2.8 of this lens gives great options for low light situations yet it does very well at all f/ stops. I bought it primarily for landscape/seascape use and usually am at f/11 or higher, but when I want to zero in and lift something from the background I have all the room that I need to do so.
They call it the beast July 22, 2010
Branden (Northern California)
This is the nicest standard zoom lens you'll find. It's sharp, high-contrast, and low aberration at nearly all zoom levels and apertures. If you're going to step your toes into Canon's L line, this is the place to start. Giving you five standard focal lengths (24, 28, 35, 50, and 70 mm) this lens is an ideal high-quality everyday lens. Further, the quiet USM autofocuses nearly instantly, and the full-time manual focus ring rotates like butter.
If I had to pick one problem with this, it would be the weight. At about 2.5lbs, it's surprisingly heavy, especially when you've been wielding it for several hours. Also, it's immense size grabs the attention of strangers, which depending on what you're doing, could be problematic.
But in the end, when what I'm doing demands high quality, this is the lens I rely on. It is the standard-zoom staple of my travel pack, and if limited to only what's attached to the camera, this is the lens that comes.
The right lens for me July 17, 2010
Cory Geurts (Portland, OR United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this lens for two reasons: to replace my kit lens (Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras) with some serious L glass, and for the wide angle coverage. The other lenses I use most frequently are Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras and Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras.
This lens is very sharp, and captures excellent colors, which I have come to expect from L-series lenses. This lens is more than adequately weather sealed, so I can use it with confidence under circumstances where I would tend to hesitate with my other lenses. After returning from a weekend at the beach, it was amazing to see how many airborne sand particles had been caught by the rubber weather sealing, almost like flies stuck to fly-paper. I was able to use a compressed air can to blow the tiny sand particles away from the external rubber seals - particles that almost certainly would have penetrated most other lenses.
I have heard that constant mounting and dismounting of lenses that have weather sealing around the bayonette mount, like this one does, can wear-out the weather seal. For this reason I am trying to be cautious both about using a more gentle mounting/dismounting technique, and about trying to avoid frequently switching out lenses when possible. The seal can be replaced, but at a cost.
A quick word about this lens versus the 24-105mm f/4. For me the choice was easy, because I have found I don't really use the Image Stabilization on other lenses I own. I have a pretty steady hand, and for longer shutter speeds I use a tripod anyway. But I do often go down to a f/2.8 aperture. And I already have the over-70mm coverage with my 70-200mm lens, so for me this lens is a better match than the 24-105.
One interesting thing to note is that unlike many zoom lenses, this lens actually extends outward as the distance is reduced. This means that for wide-angle shots it is possible to get shadows when using a camera-mounted flash, even without the hood attached. Shooting under ambient light is an alternative, but that means boosting-up the ISO and/or decreasing the shutter speed. Of course this works much better with modern equipment than in the days of film cameras, but isn't always the best option.
This minor annoyance aside, I love this lens and wouldn't trade it for any existing comparable lens. It is heavier than most other wide-angle zooms, but not excessively so. The 24-70mm range provides good coverage, and when paired with a 70-200mm or even the 70-300mm, you've got excellent coverage for almost all circumstances.
The most important qualities in a lens for me are sharpness, color, and versatility, and this lens is right on the money. The weather sealing is a huge bonus. A valuable lens!
Lens is great, but I'll never buy from Amazon again July 15, 2010
Tracy L. Fanslow
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
Lens is wonderful and sharp, but I will NEVER give my money to Amazon ever again!
When I placed my pre-order from Amazon I was told they were out of stock and the date the lens was expected to ship out. Fortunately Amazon got their shipment of lenses in sooner than expected, but unfortunately my order still showed it wouldn't ship for 1 week and 1/2. I emailed Amazon and they told me that although the lens was showing that it was in stock, that's not always true and I would have to wait for my order. Several emails went back and forth between customer "service" and I - all of them telling me there was no way I could receive a lens before a week and 1/2 and that they probably were not really in stock even though the product page stated they were most definitely back in stock. When I pointed out that they must be in stock because they were offering SAME day, next day and 2 day delivery on the exact lens I had pre-ordered all of a sudden mine was then being prepped for delivery and I received it the next day (I had paid for next day shipping with my pre-order). Oops - busted!
What really happened was that Amazon got greedy. They wanted to take my money on a pre-order, but they also wanted to take in additional money on orders for Father's Day.
Shame on Amazon. That will be my last purchase (of many prior purchases) on Amazon.
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