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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Standard Zoom Lens
We have analyzed 274 reviews and found:
36% of users say that:Product is my go to lens, is very sharp, is pricey, is great. Lens is everything, is great, is much sharper, is very solid. Image are sharp, are tack sharp, are incredibly sharp, are nice. Zoom is often friendlier to use, will improve with usage.1% of users noticed that:Barrel is shifted. Warranty don't buy. Hand were cramped and sore, are shaky. Af itself was not the best for live environments.
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product
28991
love • good • is my go to lens • is very sharp • is pricey • is great • very sharp • is incredibly sharp • well made • works great • does respond quite well to phase detection autofocus • truly meets all of my expectations • performs just as well • like having a prime • feels high quality • substantial in my hand • a bit narrower • focus • sure helps • excited to use
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positive289
love • good • is my go to lens • is very sharp • is pricey • is great • very sharp • is incredibly sharp • well made • works great • does respond quite well to phase detection autofocus • truly meets all of my expectations • performs just as well • like having a prime • feels high quality • substantial in my hand • a bit narrower • focus • sure helps • excited to use • is nice lens • really a great linse • does it well • ’s well worth the price • is a great option • like living life through walmart glasses • ’s the best lens • is just for the new photographers • can outperform primes • never disappoint • never miss a beat • worth every penny • ’s now my go to portrait lens • would get a five-star rating • like • been my go-to for event photography • is 10 x better quality • loving • truly an amazing lens • looks pretty darn great • always glad • long time • hardly noise • absolutely need • is almost all the lens • reasonably wide • pretty darn quiet • allows every shred of my unhoned craft • goes • really could offer you more • will make you kit bag • is just so sharp • is kind of like a point • is amazing glass • faithfully as my work horse • have very quick routines • is a very useful investment • makes my older l lenses • is definitely a heavy beast • does come with a nice suede padded bag • easy to reverse the hood • recommend • never regret • is a must have lens in your arsenal • is versatile • excellent • working very well • did not disappoint • is well worth the cost • make a huge difference
negative91
is expensive • took me months to save up • isn't completely silent • kicked • have to be on the same receipt • my error • was not a genuine canon lens • had no serial number • does not have image stabilization • not making my attempts • very little distortion • doesn't have to be quite as bad • was never happy with • is never off one of them • couldn't live without • doesn't create super artsy images • is not meant for that • out on my daughters • is more expensive • is hard an expensive • worth moving up • is heavy • not for quick photos • just past waranty • not sure i want to put • instead of sending it back • wasn't as sharp • is not vital for fast apertures • never see • a bit on the heavy side • had possibly been returned • has a lock switch • don't regret • feels too 'plastic' • blows away every prime lens • was a little inconvenient • looks like contact will occur • presents balancing issues • has never failed to deliver • down to zero without knowing the remaining funds • has awful lens flare • severe barrel distortion • doesn't seem to be as bad • was a bad batch • was damn close • is not possible to fit a longer hood • makes a very faint tick tick tick sound • beats them all!update!!!i • is from the older batch • does not tick or click whatsoever • was lost in s stupid situation • quite heavy • does require removing some weird spots • wasn't perfect • problems • would miss focus more than my other lenses • replaced • inferior • took about 5 days • did not regret • didnt like • didn't suit my needs • no white film • came down to extra stops of light • loss for me • off • replaced several of his prime l lenses • worst • won't zoom • was discontinued
lens
24028
great • amazing • best • favorite • excellent • beautiful • very sharp • awesome • incredible • is everything • versatile • sharp • crisp • fantastic • love • is great • very versatile • wonderful • very happy • perfect
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positive240
great • amazing • best • favorite • excellent • beautiful • very sharp • awesome • incredible • is everything • versatile • sharp • crisp • fantastic • love • is great • very versatile • wonderful • very happy • perfect • long time • sharpest • is much sharper • remarkable • is very solid • is basically brand new • 18-135mm • came with a nice suede • plasticy • autofocuses quickly and accurately • super sharp • is crystal clear • is your goto • was protected in case of a drop • n’t mind downgrading • gets a five • is good • is unbelievably sharp • is my to go lens • very flexible • close the longer • light • helps create • is hands down the best lens • longer focal length • does amazingly well • is spectacular for my work • really shines • crispy shots • highly versatile • very pleased • perfect prime • usual high quality • is as good • very nice • phenomenal • beast • is absolutely phenomenal • clearest • arrived on time • reliable • sharp well constructed • has produced thus far • seems to intagrate easier with my 5d mkiii body • much nicer • no problem • identical specs from nikon • like an l • my most used • is a jem
negative28
not go wrong • is very heavy • going to get a rebate • has not already been said • broken • miss the longer • horrible • not sing enough praise • is only available for crop sensor camera bodies • is shooting sessions • doesn't have is • was used • seems outrageously expensive • bulges out in front • had ever been taken out of the box • not like a prime • shames the previous generation • has no competition as of this writing • were dithering • does not have is • prime • still very heavy • has this problem • not miss • redundant • remains glued • prevents • annoying
image
241
are sharp • crisp • are tack sharp • great • beautiful • are incredibly sharp • professional • make the rounds on social media • difference • clean • are nice • slightly sharper • don't have to sharpen most • produces • sharp • incredible • best • clear
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image
positive24
are sharp • crisp • are tack sharp • great • beautiful • are incredibly sharp • professional • make the rounds on social media • difference • clean • are nice • slightly sharper • don't have to sharpen most • produces • sharp • incredible • best • clear
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soft
zoom
174
longer • sharpest • wide-angle • bit more • ultra wide • is often friendlier to use • well • best mid range • good • standard range • smooth • will improve with usage • not as critical • 24-105mm f/4l usm • light
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zoom
positive17
longer • sharpest • wide-angle • bit more • ultra wide • is often friendlier to use • well • best mid range • good • standard range • smooth • will improve with usage • not as critical • 24-105mm f/4l usm • light
negative4
not enough • small issue • not recommend • require some kind of sacrifice.#2
sharpness
191
is spectacular • is worth it • really what sets this lens • contrast • stunning • is spot on • like • better • absolute • good • is amazing • is as good • rivals • beautiful • fast/silent focusing • more.excellent • truly is on par with primes • superb • improved
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sharpness
positive19
is spectacular • is worth it • really what sets this lens • contrast • stunning • is spot on • like • better • absolute • good • is amazing • is as good • rivals • beautiful • fast/silent focusing • more.excellent • truly is on par with primes • superb • improved
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lackluster
lense
163
best • are crazy expensive • best prime • retain their value • excellent • are of great quality • performed almost flawlessly • most of • many different l • finest • cannot compare with equivalent prime • great • work horse • prime • lot of canon l
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lense
positive16
best • are crazy expensive • best prime • retain their value • excellent • are of great quality • performed almost flawlessly • most of • many different l • finest • cannot compare with equivalent prime • great • work horse • prime • lot of canon l
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pain • being overpriced • should have sold for about $1,600
color
18
great • contrast • better • stunning • gorgeous • are beautiful • love • renders • pros-sharpgood • beautiful • is splendid • are bright • are lovely • more vidid • sharper
this lens
144
love • highly recommend • trust • nice • i always wanted • absolutely love • is a workhorse • definetly recommend • recommend • professional
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this lens
positive14
love • highly recommend • trust • nice • i always wanted • absolutely love • is a workhorse • definetly recommend • recommend • professional
negative4
hate • never taken • don't own any version • don't regret
picture
17
takes beautiful • great • went from ok to professionel • is sharp • crisp • usable • excellent • are stunning • crisp clear • extraordinary • are super sharp • brighter vs the mki. shutter speeds • sharpest • looked identical • are visibly sharper
focus
17
quick • is faster • fast • is sharp • is super sharp • is fast • very accurate • is spot • faster • more accurate • more consistent • is as fast • reliable • just shoot
image quality
152
very happy • high • great • is excellent • is insane • no sacrifice • outstanding • very very sharp • sharpness • satisfied • super tack sharp).i • no difference • extremely pleased • makes up for it • excellent
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image quality
positive15
very happy • high • great • is excellent • is insane • no sacrifice • outstanding • very very sharp • sharpness • satisfied • super tack sharp).i • no difference • extremely pleased • makes up for it • excellent
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is mediocre • best
photo
133
quality • are amazing • few • are just plain better • are outstanding • almost >90% • love to take • sharp • flexible making stunning • impressed • like a prime • turned out great
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photo
positive13
quality • are amazing • few • are just plain better • are outstanding • almost >90% • love to take • sharp • flexible making stunning • impressed • like a prime • turned out great
negative3
is a moot issue • do not need to adjust much • within a few minutes
bokeh
16
beautiful • is so smooth • nice • is great • is superb • very pleased • is stunning • less time • best • is very nice • was much less nervousness • is very good • has amazing • is very creamy • smooth
quality
15
is worth it • really good • high • was good • is amazing • wise • need • love • familiar • is great overall • flexibility • superior • difference • is solid
camera
95
is my highest complement • mark5d • shot more than 1,000 images • works very well • extremely sharp • limiting factor • full-frame • 70-80% of the time • sits better against my chest
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camera
positive9
is my highest complement • mark5d • shot more than 1,000 images • works very well • extremely sharp • limiting factor • full-frame • 70-80% of the time • sits better against my chest
negative5
cold weather • almost never leaves • up to my eye • shake • never leaves
price
121
is a bit high • lower • is high • are two drawbacks:1 • astounding • was so good • is a hefty sum • waiting for it to drop • was the only debate • was the big debate • cons--
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price
positive12
is a bit high • lower • is high • are two drawbacks:1 • astounding • was so good • is a hefty sum • waiting for it to drop • was the only debate • was the big debate • cons--
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only cons
build quality
111
outstanding • is outstanding • is rigid • solid • sleek • is exceptional • excellent • absolutely top notch • advancements • pros-- • feels solid
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build quality
positive11
outstanding • is outstanding • is rigid • solid • sleek • is exceptional • excellent • absolutely top notch • advancements • pros-- • feels solid
negative1
is not up to par
review
82
were glowing • many • convinced me to upgrade • great • updated march • published here helpful • positive • many detailed
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review
positive8
were glowing • many • convinced me to upgrade • great • updated march • published here helpful • positive • many detailed
negative2
not covered • is going to very short
canon
73
like • bravo • sharper • had much punchier contrast • fixed • improved • has made significant improvements
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canon
positive7
like • bravo • sharper • had much punchier contrast • fixed • improved • has made significant improvements
negative3
doesn't make any money • doesn't offer it • is charging all the market will bear
clarity
81
love • has been stunning • awesome • amazed • amazing • better • astonishing • are stunning
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clarity
positive8
love • has been stunning • awesome • amazed • amazing • better • astonishing • are stunning
negative1
no
size
6
filter • small • very appropriate • is just right • are very good
build
8
solid • better in • quality expectations • nice • very sharp • great • is solid • strong
autofocus
8
is extremely fast • is the best • was hoping for something similar in a shorter focal range • is smokin fast • is instant • extremely fast • accurate • fast
ii
71
is extremely sharp • is sharper • new 35mm f/1.4l • is leaps • much like the 70-200 f/2.8 • month of use • is significantly more expensive
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ii
positive7
is extremely sharp • is sharper • new 35mm f/1.4l • is leaps • much like the 70-200 f/2.8 • month of use • is significantly more expensive
negative1
would not buy
hood
62
comes with lens • is a short wing design • smaller • much small • affixed more securely
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hood
positive6
comes with lens • is a short wing design • smaller • much small • affixed more securely
negative2
requires you to push a small button • ever falling off accidentally
amazon
62
has been great • thank goodness • about to start taxing • quickly replaced • generous return policy • demands five more words
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amazon
positive6
has been great • thank goodness • about to start taxing • quickly replaced • generous return policy • demands five more words
negative2
getting defective • were both defective
glass
62
absolute dream • is all intact without dent • nice • very impressed • great • quality
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glass
positive6
absolute dream • is all intact without dent • nice • very impressed • great • quality
negative2
spits out • expensive
results
7
great • are day and night • truly amazing • were obvious • sharp
focusing
7
is fast • accurate • is lightning fast • quiet • is almost instantaneous
range
6
perfect • great • reduced focal length • wide • decreased • is obviously superb
af
5
seems a smidge faster • less loud • is snappy fast • is blazing fast • accurate
improvement
5
clear • vast • very nice • could be software related vs new engineering/optics • steep of a climb in price
zoom lens
5
best standard • best f/2.8 • best • still recommend • sharpest
purchase
32
best • worth the price • very happy
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purchase
positive3
best • worth the price • very happy
negative2
hard • do not regret
shots
41
really sharp • do head • cleanest • good
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shots
positive4
really sharp • do head • cleanest • good
negative1
could not see any meaningful difference
mkii
41
is lightyears ahead of all of them • can see myself using • is noticeably sharper • is like a sharper
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mkii
positive4
is lightyears ahead of all of them • can see myself using • is noticeably sharper • is like a sharper
negative1
has a hood locking mechanism
tamron
32
is sharp as well • has lower quality optics • reviews
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tamron
positive3
is sharp as well • has lower quality optics • reviews
negative2
didn't go • didn't cost me nearly
weight
5
gift • awesome this lens • nice • are very good • lighter
it's
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been a great boon • been on my camera • going to be better
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positive3
been a great boon • been on my camera • going to be better
negative1
hard to explain
image stabilization
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no • lack
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image stabilization
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is more important to some • help in low-light situations
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no • lack
Hey, that functionality is in development right now.