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PHOTOMAYBE · Sep-11-2012, 03:14 PM #1

When is this lens,theoretically,going to be available.....I have seen it sold elsewhere,but not here in the USA....

chrisdg · Sep-11-2012, 03:19 PM #2

Two of my facebook friends in the USA had it arrive today from B&H. Although I have no idea how long they were waiting for it.

Neil van Niekerk just got his copy today and will soon be posting a review on his blog
http://neilvn.com/tangents/

Also, this review just posted:
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1148050

PHOTOMAYBE · Sep-11-2012, 03:33 PM #3

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Originally Posted by chrisdg

Two of my facebook friends in the USA had it arrive today from B&H.

Neil van Niekerk just got his copy today and will soon be posting a review on his blog
http://neilvn.com/tangents/

Also, this incredibly positive review just posted. Looks like I may need this lens. :)
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1148050

Thanks a bunch.....

babowc · Sep-11-2012, 04:12 PM #4

Bestbuy also has it in stock..

***kdog*** · Sep-11-2012, 05:38 PM #5

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Originally Posted by babowc

Bestbuy also has it in stock..

Well, they don't now. Next time you come across one, PM me directly please.

babowc · Sep-11-2012, 06:24 PM #6

Awwww
They had it in stock just last night, haha.
I'll let you know if I find it!

***David_S85*** · Sep-11-2012, 06:52 PM #7

These are making the rounds on the internets today about the mkII.

LensRentals Resolution Tests
http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012...solution-tests

Outstanding!

Takes one apart. Not for the squeemish.
http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012...-70-f2-8-mk-ii

**ziggy53** · Sep-12-2012, 02:02 AM #8

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Originally Posted by David_S85

... Outstanding!
...

Truly good to see Canon stepping up and meeting this challenge!

***David_S85*** · Sep-12-2012, 10:42 AM #9

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Originally Posted by ziggy53

Truly good to see Canon stepping up and meeting this challenge!

Yes, and if they ever come up with their own 14-24 G-type Canon lens they might just kick Nikon's butt. And looking at the results of the 24-70 II now I feel ashamed that I just bought a 16-35 mk II which seems crappy by comparison. Silly me for not waiting.

chrisdg · Sep-12-2012, 11:11 AM #10

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Originally Posted by David_S85

And looking at the results of the 24-70 II now I feel ashamed that I just bought a 16-35 mk II which seems crappy by comparison. Silly me for not waiting.

The 16-35 still has a totally legitimate place alongside the 24-70 in any collection...they are different beasts. Wide vs Ultra-Wide. If you decide to sell your 16-35, let me know. I'd prefer it over my 17-40 for the extra light.

***David_S85*** · Sep-12-2012, 11:19 AM #11

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisdg

The 16-35 still has a totally legitimate place alongside the 24-70 in any collection...they are different beasts. Wide vs Ultra-Wide. If you decide to sell your 16-35, let me know. I'd prefer it over my 17-40 for the extra light.

You know I was only kidding about my crappy 16-35.

I love that lens! Puts my 10-22 to shame. Still, the new 24-70 looks killer.

***kdog*** · Sep-13-2012, 11:00 PM #12

Here's a video review of the new MII compared to the original. By TheNikonGuy, interestingly enough.

jmphotocraft · Sep-17-2012, 07:41 PM #13

Dang. What to do. I have a 24-70L and a 100/2 I could sell to put towards this. The problem is that since I got my 35L, I barely use my 24-70 anymore. I'm afraid I'd feel guilty leaving either the 35L or the 24-70II home in favor of the other!


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Sep-11-2012, 03:14 PM #1
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babowc Casual amateur photog Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 450	Awwww They had it in stock just last night, haha. I'll let you know if I find it! __________________ -Mike Jin D800 16/2.8, f1.4 primes, f2.8 trio, 105/200 macro, SB900. It never gets easier, you just get better.

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*David_S85* Spotter of DGrin Forum Oddities & Spam Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: somewhere near Chicago, IL., USA Posts: 8,543	These are making the rounds on the internets today about the mkII. LensRentals Resolution Tests http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012...solution-tests Outstanding! Takes one apart. Not for the squeemish. http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012...-70-f2-8-mk-ii __________________ Moderator of DGrin Forum Support & Digital Darkroom. My Smugmug "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - Wayne Gretzky

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*kdog* artistically challenged Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 8,776	Here's a video review of the new MII compared to the original. By TheNikonGuy, interestingly enough. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/rarKH78ObYw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> __________________ Moderator of Landscapes forum Link to my Smugmug site

Sep-17-2012, 07:41 PM #13
jmphotocraft GWC for hire Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland.ME.USA Posts: 1,653	Dang. What to do. I have a 24-70L and a 100/2 I could sell to put towards this. The problem is that since I got my 35L, I barely use my 24-70 anymore. I'm afraid I'd feel guilty leaving either the 35L or the 24-70II home in favor of the other! __________________ -Jack "I bought a new camera, it's very advanced. You don't even need it." - Steven Wright


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