Canon EF 24-70mm F / 2.8L USM

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1225 reviews of Canon EF 24-70mm F / 2.8L USM. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and design. The reliability and usability also get good comments, whereas opinions are divided on the price.

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On average, users rate this product 92/100 and experts rate this product 84/100.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 62 user reviews of Canon EF 24-70mm F / 2.8L USM from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the design and reliability. The usability and price are also mentioned favorably. Comments are divided on the size.

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97% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 650 user reviews of Canon EF 24-70mm F / 2.8L USM from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviews about the size and design are on the whole positive. The reliability and usability are also appreciated.

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (the-digital-picture.com)

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM Lens

The Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM Lens is an impressively high performing zoom lens. I regard it as one of the best general purpose lenses available and for the same reasons, it is one of the most-professionally-used Canon lenses. The 24-70 L is as good...

Few zoom lenses reach this level of sharpness. The 24-70 L is sharp in the center at f/2.8 at all focal lengths and performs very well in the corners. Some corner softness is visible at the wide end of the focal length range and more softness is...

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Expert review by (electronicsme.com)

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Overall, the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens is an expensive but worthy addition to the Canon SLR lens collection. Despite having autofocus and low-light issues, this model is among the best that a consumer can buy for a single, standard...

Powerful- improved lens design and new AF processorQuality- high-quality elements ensure the best image capturing

Bulky- heavy, not for the traveling photographerProblematic- minor autofocus and sharpness issuesExpensive- good value for lens but still pricey

If your Canon SLR camera lens needs an upgrade or replacement, then by...

Dec, 2010

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Expert review by : Webmaster (digitalphotographygear.com)

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Lens Review

The Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L lens was developed as a replacement for the famed 28-70 f/2.8 which became a staple for photographers who wanted to match the image quality of prime lenses with a more versatile

Jan, 2012

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Expert review by : Ken Rockwell (kenrockwell.com)

Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L Review

The Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM is a favorite lens of thousands of professional photographers because of its fabulous optics and great ergonomics.

May, 2010

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Expert review by : Photocrati Staff (photocrati.com)

Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L USM EF Review Round-Up

The Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 USM L proved to be a worthy representative of the pro-grade lens league … if you can get a good sample. During the last two years four lenses has seen the lab with only one within specs - this is disappointing especially for...

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by (luminous-landscape.com)

Canon 24-70mm f/2.8LA Quick Initial Review

Given that the old 28-70mm has long been considered a stellar performer - one of the most highly regarded mid-range fast zooms - to have it trumped so decisively by the new 24-70mm is quite a surprise. The timing of the release of this new lens is...

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Expert review by (photoreview.com.au)

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Lens

Canon's first 24-70mm zoom with a large maximum aperture.

Our shooting tests were carried out with the Canon EOS 5D Mark III body, which was a good match with the lens. Autofocusing was fast, quiet and accurate and the f/2.8 maximum aperture provided full scope for the high sensitivity of the camera's AF...

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Lens Review

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L professional standard zoom lens from Canon.

Excellent weather sealed build quality; Very good sharpness throughout the range; Decent performance in the centre when shooting wide open; Focuses close

Pincushion distortion at 70mm

Apr, 2011

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Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Canon EF 24-70mm f.2.8L USM review

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by : photozone.de (opticallimits.com)

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 USM L - Full Format Review / Test Report

The Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 USM L is an impressive zoom lens upon first contact but it stayed somewhat short of the high expectations with respect to its optical characteristics. It can certainly produce sharp images if you know how to handle it but the...

Oct, 2009

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