Canon - EF24-70mm F2.8L II USM Standard Zoom Lens for EOS DSLR Cameras - Black

There are some Canon L series lenses that leave users underwhelmed at the quality and wanting more, but for an everyday lens this Canon 24-70mm L cannot be beat. I was thoroughly impressed at the image quality and sharpness that this lens produced over a wide series of f stops with adequate light. The lens focuses lightning fast. The only SMALL complaint I had was that it's bulky and heavy, but that's expected when you're getting such high quality optics, workmanship, and parts.

I'm not accustomed to shooting shorter lenses (70-200 is my "normal lens"), so I have had to learn about using this one. It does provide very sharp images in the center of the frame, fast auto-focus. Does not have IS, but I have not found that to be a problem. Great lens for capturing wide-angle shots at concerts, although just a little short on reach if you want a close-up (unless you're on-stage). Good street photography lens.

Magazine cover quality lens. Creative and versatile. Focus is fast, images are sharp at all apertures even 2.8 Wish it had IS because sometimes I get a few blurry images at a shutter speed of 125 or 60 hand held. It's probably me though not holding the camera still. I also wish it had a little more zoom like 125 or so at times. Other than that it is excellent.

I have no complains. Weather sealed. Used for sports and portraits. The colors and sharpness are exceptional. This lens combined with my 7D mk II are really good/fast when it comes to focusing and tracking subjects. It's on the pricey side but it's a great investment.

After many years of doing photography as a hobby. I recently got hired as the 2nd photographer for a photography company. I only owned a 50mm f/1.8, 70-200 f/2.8 ll & a 14mm f/2.8. Let me tell you that for event photography this 24-70 f/2.8 ll is a work horse. The images I took were tack sharp. I could zoom in and see the pores on the subjects face. I’ve borrowed this lens in the past but i’m so glad to have my own. Worth every penny!