Testseek.com have collected 46 expert reviews of the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L 2 USM and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L 2 USM.
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The editors liked
Solid casing
Excellent image quality in the frame centre
Very good image quality on the edge of the APSC sensor
Negligent longitudinal chromatic aberration
Great coma correction
Slight astigmatism
Low vignetting on APSC
Silent
Quick and accurate a
Superb
Almost flawless optics
Impressive flare resistance
Fast
And accurate autofocus
Excellent build quality including weathersealing
Sharp throughout zoom range. Constant f/2.8 aperture. Fairly compact.
Excellent weather sealing
Sharp
Even when wide open
Excellent sharpness
Build Quality
The editors didn't like
Lateral chromatic aberration corrected in a worse way than that of the rivals
Huge vignetting on full frame
Weak performance against bright light
Exorbitant price.
Unpleasant vignetting in the 50-70mm region at F2.8 on full frame
Noticeably lower image quality at close focus distances
No image stabilisation
Very expensive
Pricey. Not stabilized. Some distortion. Telescoping design
Excellent weather sealing, Sharp, even when wide open
Expensive for what you get, No stabilisation
The Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM really is an excellent lens – there's no quibbling with that. It shoots terrific images and its weather-sealing is among the best Canon has ever produced, making it a fantastic choice for landscapes. It is something of a...
With the excellent options available from Canon (f/2.8 and f/4) and Tamron, it is hard for me to recommend the Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 ART, assuming that the lens that I tested was a typical sample. The autofocus was simply not reliable for enough for professio...
Abstract: The second best Canon full-frame-compatible general purpose lens is now the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Lens. Before the 24-70 L II arrived, I spent a lot of time helping people decide between the then-best choices, the 24-70mm f/2.8L Lens and the Cano...
Abstract: Every year member magazines from the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) gather to consider and vote on the top products of the year in 40 categories, ranging from cameras to tripods to software and printers. This year's selections represent technolo...
Abstract: Portrait shot with the Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L II. Image by Katie Moore, used with permission. ( Editor's note: Recommendations in this story are based on data and experiences the author has had while working as a photographer with Lensrentals.com. Lensr...
Published: 2016-11-23, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: We've tested 130 lenses on Canon's flagship camera, the full-frame 18-Mpix Canon EOS-1D X Mk II, covering focal lengths ranging from an incredibly wide 11mm up to a super-telephoto 600mm.We've split the results between primes and zooms and then arranged t...
Published: 2016-11-23, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: We've tested 130 lenses on Canon's flagship camera, the full-frame 18-Mpix Canon EOS-1D X Mk II, covering focal lengths ranging from an incredibly wide 11mm up to a super-telephoto 600mm.We've split the results between primes and zooms and then arranged t...
Published: 2016-10-26, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: We've tested 130 lenses on the recently-introduced full-frame 30-Mpix Canon EOS 5D Mk IV, covering focal lengths ranging from an ultra-wide angle 11mm to 600mm super-telephoto.Because photographers differ about their preferred choices of focal length for...
Published: 2015-12-01, Author: Paul , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: Our technicians have tested no fewer than 130 lenses on Canon's 50.6Mp EOS 5DS R Digital SLR. With the results for both prime and zoom lenses covering a diverse range of focal lengths, we've got all the data you need for picking out the right lens. In Par...
Published: 2014-06-24, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: With a full-frame 18-Mpix CMOS sensor and twin Digic 5+ processers that's capable of continuous bursts of up 12 fps – the fastest of any professional DSLR currently - the Canon EOS-1 Dx is the firm's flagship press camera. We've assessed it with over 100...
