Originally submitted at OneCall
This new lens does what many pros thought couldn't be done - replace the previous L-series 28-70 f/2.8 lens with something even better. Extended coverage to an ultra-wide angle 24mm makes it ideal for digital as well as film shooters, and the optics are even better than before with two Aspheric...
Great Everyday Lens!!!
Pros: Fast / accurate auto-focus, Easily Interchangeable, Consistent Output, Nice Bokeh, Strong Construction, Durable
Cons: Heavy
Best Uses: Weddings/Events, Indoors/Low Light, Landscape/Scenery
Describe Yourself: Semi-pro Photographer
I had to send back the first copy I received due to massive focusing and color defects, but the second copy made me believe in this lens.
The bokeh is butter-smooth and the colors (especially greens and blues) are as vivid as they can be. I used to shoot RAW all the time so that I could touch up the photographs in post-editing, but I don't need to do it anymore with this lens. Now I shoot JPEG 99% of the time.
Be aware that this is a tank...heavy as they can make them. But you can get used to it with time. The 2.8 is worth it in lowlight indoor situations.
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