I am so glad you spoke about using it for video, which hardly no one talks about and had sample clips. Thank you

I had the 24-70 2.8L mark 1 and it was the best zoom lens I've ever used. They say this one is even better. I think it would totally be worth it and plan on getting it now that I went back to Canon from Sony. All of my best photos were taken with the 24-70 2.8L mark 1. Even for landscapes, I would choose it at 24mm over the wide angle zooms.

Thanks Darren foe all of your excellent reviews. Finally subscribed. You are my "go to guy" for canon lens reviews. Thanks for all the time you put into them. DrRich from cloudy NY

Darren Miles Thanks for making these wonderful videos. Straight to the point. Wonderfully presented. Please keep making videos.

Darren, the best review for canon lens ever, i buy it and really love fit perfect on my 5dm3 and 6d too... great review thanks for that!

Thanks for the response Darren

One if not the best review I've ever read from you.... Keep shooting Darrel!

Thanks Darren. Guess will wait till April to decide. 😊

I originally purchased this lens in December 2014 but have only used it a very small amount. This year though I plan to restart my career mainly on sports & journalism. From what I’ve used it for in the past it’s is very good. I used it on the cropped 1D Mark IV.

Great video, love your sense of humor. I'm glad the prices went down on this (currently 1749). I just ordered a refurbished one from Canon for 1519, and can't wait to get it...thanks to your video!

This was super helpful,thanks Darren

Thanks for the review, it's really helpful, you did a great job! Your little boy is so cute in the video!

@DarrenMiles

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Really great review! Thank you.

The 70-200mm II and this lens are my favorites and most used lenses. My only complaint is about the cheap and flimsy lens hood...I broke one already and im one of the most careful guy there with his 1DX.

Great review, and really useful! Thanks Darren!

@DarrenMiles

8 жыл бұрын

+Dave Wright Thanks Dave!

Really love the honesty of Darrens video review of the Canon 24-70mm f2.8 II Lens. What I like ever more is that he is brutal over a Sigma lens.

@DarrenMiles

9 жыл бұрын

***** Thank you very much!

Lovely Footage, still samples and lovely piece of glass. Nice video.

@DarrenMiles

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!!

Very well Explained good e.g. of pic & video

This is the best review of this lens , awesome and thanks

@DarrenMiles

8 жыл бұрын

+Cesar D. Vargas Thanks Cesar!

That was a very helpful review! Beautiful images and Im really excited to order one!!

@DarrenMiles

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Denise! It's a piece of awesome!

really a good review... much appreciated

Thanks Darren - that is a really comprehensive and interesting review. I've had two 2x to 70mm Canon lenses before: the 28-70 and then the 24-70 and like them both. I have no hesitation in upgrading this in readiness for the shift in 5Ds on the horizon. I have the 5D II and am looking to upgrade to the 5D III or the 5DS or S/R and like you, am not sure about the fixation on the increased pixels. But there is talk of a 5D IV. LOL. Where to get on the carousel?

great review, good advice

Thanks for the video review. I just got this lens today. Looking forward to use it this weekend with my 5dmk3. Darren you are right that it is very expensive and I do agree with you,for a business, it is an investment and the $$$ can be made back.

These images are just... Waouaw

I agree with everything except value. It's $1700 now with rebates and is able to replace quite a few primes in my bag. It's quite expensive but all mkii zooms and L lenses Canon has made since 2010 is geared to handle high megapixels (5DSR)

Great review from start to finish. I'm really debating my next purchase. I have to have accuracy first and speed second. Bot guaranteed. That's the only thing keeping me away from the Tamron and Sigmas. Subscribed

Excellent review of the 24-70mm lens, everything I own is Canon.. but like you said the price is holding be back just waiting for good thanksgiving sale. thank you !

At first I wasn’t sure if I really wanted to spend 1.5k on a lens... but seeing what you created with it, I really want it now! I’m hoping it does well with pet photography since that’s wha I mainly do... I’m excited

You're a class act mate .. In 2020 I am still considering getting this! Even serious landscape photographers have nothing but praise for this lens. Cheers.

@jsetiawan94

4 жыл бұрын

Melody Chest Just traded in my old version 1 with the version 2 a few days ago and I couldn’t be happier with the results. It’s sharper and rendering a more pleasing bokeh wide open at f2.8. I’m over the moon.. 😍

@melodychest9020

4 жыл бұрын

@@jsetiawan94 Thanks for that feedback. Awesome! How is it for a bit of macro? How close can you get? Cheers.

Exceptional review. Thank you.

@DarrenMiles

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeffrey!

Great review Darren, i am definitely subscribing to your channel :)

@DarrenMiles

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hi Darren thank you for another brilliant review! Would you be to do a review of Tamron 24-70 in the near future pls

@DarrenMiles

10 жыл бұрын

Martino190 I had that lens for a short time and it was very erratic to focus for stills, but the VC worked GREAT in video... I may come back around to it at some point in the future.

It is an awesome lens! Very rarely off my camera.

Great review, and it's also cool how you take the time to respond to some questions. I have the 70D, and am trying to decide if I want to get the 24-70L now, or wait until hopefully later this year to see how much the IS version of it will cost. Question for anyone who reads this, in regular photography, does IS help a lot in low light with a slower shutter speed?

@DarrenMiles

8 жыл бұрын

+Anthony Walters Thank you for the kind words - IS helps in low light at slower shutter speeds so long as your subject is static, if you move or your subject moves then the image will likely blur regardless of IS...

Hi ma your videos are just great

8 years later...thank you😊😊

Very useful review thank you :)

@shababmillion8619

8 жыл бұрын

ikr

This lens is my goto for wedding shoots. And in fact I use it more than any other in my bag. Not cheap but worth it.

As always thanks for your review. I got mine about 6 months ago for $1800 after the discount and rebate. I sold my mark 1 lens for $1400. While I agree with your review totally, I would give it a higher score on value. 8/10? Absolutely the sharpest and best zoom lens I have ever used.

@DarrenMiles

10 жыл бұрын

opjoipopikopp[pl[p[ Thank you - yeah, value's a bit on the subjective side, there's no doubt the 24-70 Mark ii is the best 24-70 lens, but is it that much better? $1,000? I'm not so sure...

In dec 2013, both canon and b&h had $300 rebate on this one and the 70-200 which brought them at $1700 and $1800 respectively. At that price it was a steal. Sadly, this wasnt't the case this Christmas.

I love your reviews, I'm trying to figure out if i want to invest in the Canon 85mm 1.2 Lens or get the 24-70mm 2.8. I think this review just shifted my decision. 24-70mm it is!

@DarrenMiles

9 жыл бұрын

Skip, Thank you sir! Boy that's a tuffy - here's my take, the 24-70 is a much more versatile lens, whereas the 85 f/1.2 is an absolute gem for portraiture - so if you're doing a lot of portraits, I might consider the 85, otherwise, I'd get the 24-70 - it's a **much** more useful general purpose lens. Darren

Nice video

As Markdean said " Very refined manner of speaking ". Subscribed!!! And, yes i think i go for this lenses!

@DarrenMiles

8 жыл бұрын

+Francisco Dias Thank you!

@dayz112

8 жыл бұрын

Funny! i recieved my 24-70 f2.8 II today! :D ( and of course you review hepled to decide )

correction at 10:40!! Canon 24-70 f/2.8 version 1 is weather sealed as well, just like the version 2. I like your reviews, keep them coming! :)

@DarrenMiles

8 жыл бұрын

Nice catch, you're correct! Not sure how I missed that, thank you for brining that to my attention.

Dear Darren, would you reccomend this 24-70II or the 35mm f1.4 L II for travel photography? I know the 24-70 is more "versatile" but im looking for the ultimate in image quality aesthetics, bokeh separation, and that "magic" look. Thank you

Very refined manner of speaking from a gentleman of the South. May I ask what Camera-lens combination did you use? Your video is just so beautiful, with the bokeh very pleasing to the eyes. Everything within the frame is supremely picturesque.(And by the way since you are a Canon user, I subscribed immediately)

@DarrenMiles

9 жыл бұрын

+Markdean Masanque I'm pretty sure this video was shot with a 5D3 and a 70-200mm f/2.8 Mark ii - thank you for the kind words, much appreciated!

Hey Darren, Do you think the "primes vs zooms" discussion in terms of IQ is something of the past, especially with this lens? Im new to photography so I was thinking about this lens, but I just love the IQ you get from a lens like the Sigma 50mm ART or the zeiss 50mm milvus, which are a tually cheaper. I just subscribed to your channel. Have the feeling im gonna be visiting often.

This is a really great review Darren, two thumbs up. I recently obtained a used 24-70mm F/2.8 II USM. (Refuse to pay full price) I'm not a working professional, but one of the reasons why I purchased it is because I wanted the best everyday lens as I build my portfolio. I knew this lens would hold value for the long-term and I did not want to worry about nuisances and weaknesses of cheaper lens that did not have the full package. True, the 24-70 Mark II is not perfect, (No IS, some plastic) but it is near perfect compared to the Tamron or the Sigma in terms of build, speed and accuracy just like Darren confirmed through this review. I have used other versions of those lenses and the quality overall has not been as great as I would like in comparison with the Canon models. I will admit, Canon has been annoying me with their new product prices regarding 'value' like the upcoming 11-24mm Ultra Wide Angle for $3,000! Really Canon, WHY?

@DarrenMiles

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ezra - I agree with you on Canon - their newest set of 5Ds are about as exciting as a fart in an elevator. More megapixels? Really? That's so 2010... And $3,000 for an ultrawide is - in my opinion - a bit over the top...

@DarrenMiles

9 жыл бұрын

Hey Mac, Thank you for your inquiry. Allow me to explain. I would take a 1 or 2 stop improvement in dynamic range, ISO and shadow recovery over a 28MP increase all day. - that's just my opinion - and apparently the opinion of many others. This is not to suggest that all of the sudden canon doesn't make great cameras, but you're kidding yourself if you believe they haven't started to fall behind nikon and Sony. As far as what canon should do? I would suggest they do what nikon did and consider using Sony sensors. As a photographer that uses 3 systems I can tell you that in low light and/or crappy lighting I'm reaching for my nikons - I prefer the d750 because to me the d810 is overkill - 36mp - to me - is a bit much. That said if I'm in good light I prefer my canons because I love canons colors straight out of camera. I've shot some weddings recently in really low light and when raising the shadows the difference between canon and nikon isn't a little, it's a lot, in fact it's not even close. The canon turns into s pixelated mess of red and green noise whereas the nikons appear as if someone artificially turned the lights on. The nikon is like an insurance policy in the event something goes wrong. I still love my canons, but when they announced the new 5D's with the same dynamic range as the 5D3 - 3 years after the 5D3 - I wasn't all that excited. Canon makes great cameras and their lenses and lens selection are better, I just wish they would improve the capability of their sensors either by outsourcing to Sony or fixing them internally. Speaking for myself the one thing canon didn't really need to do was a big leap in MP, but with this release, it appears that's all they did. I hope that clarifies my statement. Darren

@EMB386

9 жыл бұрын

msc1963 Why so much contention in your message MSC. The upcoming 5DS are a step in the right direction, but Canon has been behind in MP and sensor technology for some time now. Canon even admitted that the new 5DS are not successors to the 5D3, which indirectly indicates that they have another ace up their sleeve in the future. I'm pretty discerning that you are attempting to make Darren sound like a hypocrite, but you missed the point of his previous comment. I hope you understand now.

@DarrenMiles

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ezra!

@mscottc1964

9 жыл бұрын

I withdrew my comments because I was not trying to insult anyone or start a fight, but now I regret withdrawing it, everything I said was true. I stand by my statement that the Nikon D800 only was voted best camera the last 2 years simply because of the high resolution / MP's (every review said the Canon 5D MIII was better in almost every other category), everyone including DXOMark & Canon users complained about the low MP's. Now Canon supplies MP's to the extreme in the 5DS/R, and according to Darren it is a "fart in an elevator". Lets address this. So, a camera that provides the same resolution as a digital back like the Phase One, for THOUSANDS of dollars less, plus allows you to use Canon lenses for THOUSANDS of dollars less plus provides portability, weather sealing, ISO, better auto focus /speed. handling, not good? Not good for landscape, architecture, studio, digital artists, etc.? Are you guys high or just ignorant??? It is because it does not fit YOUR shooting style, so screw all those that it does fit. Just because the 5Ds/r does not fit YOUR shooting style / requirements does not make it a bad choice of Canon, sorry Canon did not change their whole production / design so you can shoot in the dark for weddings. Here's a tip - USE A FLASH. I use a 6D and fast prime when can't use a flash, otherwise with the power/size of 600EX/RT's (and current cheap triggers like Yongnuo for older flashes) there are no excuses. Figure it out. The majority of situations allow use of quick speedlite setups. I combine several along with a powerful studio light pointed at the ceiling set to trigger from the photocell sensor. If Nikon works for you in low light, fine, but the 6D has been proven to be the best in low light in countless tests so sorry I don't take your word over all the other testing and experiences including mine. Regarding recent lens cost increases, I am not happy either. HOWEVER, they are upgrading their lenses to meet the current / near future requirements of cameras. The 70-200 2.8L IS II was upgraded for higher resolution cameras (per Canon all the way back at it's introduction) and I saw a huge difference when I upgraded (combined with 5DMIII) . The 24-70 2.8L IS II is the same, just sold the version 1 and I can tell you the difference is very real and extreme. Want to pay 70% for a so-so current quality that is already outdated, or 100% for 100%+ quality good for many years to come? Your choice. Clearly I will see you guys on Craig's list in a year or two trying to sell, but sorry, not buying. Higher MP's also produce SHARPER IMAGES as long as the Lens can meet the current requirements. That means the current L lenses will all produce sharper images on the new 5DS/R in addition to the higher resolution. But according to Darren he would much rather see increases in dynamic range and color. Okay Darren, show us a video of the HUGE differences in color / range that will affect photos in a discernible / dramatic way for the paying customer. Tests have shown that unless you show the images side by side, the average person (and photographer for that matter) would never be able to tell the difference in dynamic range and color (in fact the majority of images the vast majority of the color and dynamic range are within the cameras range) and the average eye would not notice the difference of the remaining % unless shown images side by side. Do you know what is immediately noticed? RESOLUTION AND SHARPNESS.

"The grand pooh-bah of them all." I love your choice of words and this one is going straight into my vocabulary. :D

Thank you for this video, what camera and lens are you using on 13:00 ?Thank you very much.

nice review! subscribed :)

overall 9.3/10 Darren you are a photo genius, i very much appreciate your reviews. keep up your good work ok?

@DarrenMiles

8 жыл бұрын

OK!

Did you shoot the shot at 6:42 handheld? Or use warp stabilizer? It looked super smooth.

What would be the best alternative to this lens today?

Nice lens and great review! Random question, how do you deal with humidity fogging up your lenses? I live in the south , as you do, and we always have the AC cranked up , but once I step outside with my camera it immediately fogs up the lens.

@GarthVonMaraner

9 жыл бұрын

Let the room temperature warm up closely to the outside temperature before taking out the lens, or use a large ziplock bag and put the lens in it (ziplocked, of course) before you step out of the room. This will keep the condensation on the bag instead of the lens. Once the lens has acclimated to the outside temperature, you can take it out of the bag. In both of the schemes suggested, we really can't use the camera within the first few minutes we get out of an air conditioned room without the lens fogging up.

I already have the Canon 50mm f1.2. How would you compare image sharpness and AF-speed between the 50 and the 24 - 70. The reason I ask is some say the 50mm 1.2 is not sharp nor accurate focusing. I don't find that myself, so what gives? Am I missing something? The 50mm is in the middle of the 24 - 70mm range, so I can either back up or step forward to get the shot. Or is this zoom so incredible I should dump the 50 and go for it?

Hi Darren, I believe you mentioned the 24-70 mark 1 doesn't have the weather sealing. I'm certain it does.

@DarrenMiles

4 жыл бұрын

I believe you are correct! My mistake.

Hi Darren, great review! What do you think about the price point not at 1699. Photography is my hobby, not paid , mostly love to shoot action photos of my kids and vacation. I have a 80D and really want to step up my game from the kit lens. Do you think this is too much a lens for me or worth it? Any thoughts would be helpful

@DarrenMiles

6 жыл бұрын

Because you have a cropped sensor camera, I might suggest you look into the EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 - it's not built as well, but it's optically excellent and totally worth it... If you plan on one day moving up to full frame - then I'd get the 24-70 Mark ii...

Hey everyone! I'm looking to shoot a short film for my film making class in high school. Is the 24-70 lens what I want for video? or the tamaron? Im looking to rent. Thanks so much!!

good video, Darren. a bit more comparison would have made it excellent. Current owner of the version 1, i'm really trying to find comparisons btwn the two... not found yet (other than 'the-digital-picture .com). Any thoughts on the "design"? (that is the 24mm end is found when retracted - opposite the mk 1. ( personally i prefer the Mk 1 design - keeps the extended barrel inside the lens hood. " thanks for the overall fine review.

@DarrenMiles

6 жыл бұрын

Fair enough, if only I had the time to do more comparisons between similar lenses. The mark ii is better than the Mark i, but it's the kind of difference professionals will hem and haw over, not the kind of stuff the average client would ever notice, nor care about...

Does the lack of IS affects you that much?, or it isn't?, like do you really need the IS or is okay?

I will never waste my money on a Tamron or Sigma for my canons. Just dropped the money on the mark III 70-200 and about to buy this. I’m just a hobbyist tho lol.

Hi would it be worth getting this lens for a canon 7d?

The Canon 24-70 2.8L (V 1) does have weather sealing

@DarrenMiles

7 жыл бұрын

Correct, it does - my mistake - nice catch!

what is lens you recording in your video for that smooth bokeh?

Thanks for the review. Do you recommend this lens for someone attempting to getting better at shooting? Or should a person wait to hone their skills first? Just curious. I took a chance after this review with the notion of getting better and when I do, at least I'll have a great lens.

@DarrenMiles

8 жыл бұрын

Image quality doesn't get much better, but if you're building your skill set, you'll likely only see a marginal improvement... Photography is so much more than the gear... But it is a piece of amazing!

Nice review.. Expensive lens without IS.. Still Can't believe that.. Stick with my Tamron.. No issues with that lens..

@kn2000nhs

10 жыл бұрын

1 - 10 how do you grade that Tamron chief? Heard a lot about that lens

@DarrenMiles

10 жыл бұрын

Mike guitar You probably got a good copy. Overall, the feedback on the tammy is it's just a hair less sharp than the mark ii - (probably not "field" - i.e. "Client" relevant) and doesn't focus as consistently or as accurately - that was my experience. However, you could argue that the Tammy is more of an all arounder if you plan on using it for video as well as the VC (IS) keeps the camera steady better for handheld shots...

@kn2000nhs

10 жыл бұрын

***** really. That F-ing suck for 2 stack son. Mannnnnn. But that's something that can be fixed in post right?

@kn2000nhs

10 жыл бұрын

***** Thanks but the 24-70MM is not first on my list. I'm liking that 70-200MM a lot right now.

I have already had len 16-35 f4 , Do I need to change into len 24-70 because I often travel ?

This lens is for Canon 7D mark ii ?

I'll will be fit on canon 700d?

what do you think a bout EF 24-70mm F/4?

Hiya Darren, I'm deciding between the 24-70mm or the 70-200mm (both Canon) not sure which one can provide the versatility that I need (I shoot mainly landscape but also do some portraiture work as well.) What's your thoughts? Thanks, Samantha

@DarrenMiles

8 жыл бұрын

Tough choice, they're kind of apples and oranges for portraits, hands down the 70-200, but if I were mainly shooting landscapes, I'd go for the 24-70...

Did you calibrate this lens??

Darren, Any rumours of a new 24-70 with or without IS? I have a 70-200mm MKII and I wanna invest in a 24-70 eventually but I just hate it when I buy a gear and one month later and upgrade comes out😒

@DarrenMiles

9 жыл бұрын

Rza5675 I've not heard, but given that Canon already has the 24-70 f/4 IS, I'm not sure they feel it's important, which is surprising given how much Canon has dedicated to video, you'd figure they'd want an IS lens like a 24-70 with an f/2.8 - as for IS right now, it's only the Tamron for a full frame camera...

i have a 70D with a 18-135mm STM lens and a 35mm 1.4G L Prime Lens. Would I gain much from selling the 35mm L and put it towards the 24-70mm if you were in my position?

@DarrenMiles

9 жыл бұрын

Depends, what do you want to use the 24-70 for? The 35L is dynamite for indoor events, and the 18-135 is a really nice and versatile video lens with the 70D... If you're doing more video, keep the 18-135, if you need a really (really!) nice general purpose lens, then the 24-70 Mark ii is really hard to beat...

@randomrazr

9 жыл бұрын

could the 24-70 replace my 35mm prime for indoor shots of people?

@randomrazr

9 жыл бұрын

or would u recomend sticking with the 35mm

May I ask what is the music used from 6:00 to 8:30? Thank you! And this is an awesome video!

@DarrenMiles

8 жыл бұрын

+Isaac Ng The music is from Wayne Leinen Jr - he writes the sound tracks for about 2/3rds of my videos, I'm not sure he ever titled that one, but it sounds like a vintage piece from the 30's or 40's... One of my favorites from Wayne...

wonder if I need my Canon L lens 50mm fixed 2.8 if I get the Canon 24-70 2.8 L lens?

I picked up the f4 version for 800 bucks after mail in rebate. Everything I read said that image quality was on par with this leans plus it has I.S and a neat macro mode thats awesome and a lot less weight. I love the f4 and I don't think I'll be stepping up to the f2.8 any time soon.

Hello, I think there's an issue with my 24-70 II lens - the focus on it is terrible when the subject/talent is a few metres away from the camera. I expected the quality to be a lot better considering it cost me over £1200 to buy. It feels like the lens goes into a weird soft focus when the subject is a distance away, and it looks really blurry and bad in quality. I have made sure the focus ring is completely focused on the subject, but it still has a terrible image quality. This is a huge pain to me, especially when filming conferences (when I am a few metres away from the speakers). Anybody else having a similar issue with this lens?

Very good lens review, very unsurprisingly corny references. Still love almost every video this guy puts out.

@DarrenMiles

7 жыл бұрын

Hah, thank's Moses!

Just got this lens.. watch them come out with a Mark iii lol... btw we are "neighbors" I live in Sarasota, FL.

@DarrenMiles

7 жыл бұрын

Love Sarasota, was just there for a concert! The 24-70 Mark ii is one of Canon's best!

What tripod do you use?

WILL YOU HAVE THE FULL benefit of the wide lens on a 7d mark ii? thx so much .

@kezo_fps

8 жыл бұрын

It will not prove the same results. The 7d is a crop sensor, and if you want my suggestion sell the 7d and go for a 6d ! The image quality is amazing. Low light also. That's where this lens really shines

After wasting so much time listening to unprepared reviewers and blowhards and unprepared blowhards, it's a pleasure to listen to this reviewer's highly informative, smooth and professional review of a lens I own. My one personal note? I can't agree on the 7/10 mark Darrin gives the lens for value, simply because if you get one great extra shot per shoot primarily because of this lens, it more than pays for itself for professional use. Great review.

@DarrenMiles

8 жыл бұрын

+Denys Bucksten Thank you very much! When it was introduced, Canon was the first manufacturer to put out these latest generation of optics at such price points, but since the Canon 24-70 Mark ii, 70-200 Mark ii and the 11-24, $2,200 just doesn't seem to be as ridiculous as it used to... One of Canon's best over all lenses...

@Denyshowe

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Darren. I'm just learning where the 24-70 fits into my news photo shoots. I rely a lot on my Canon 70-200 f/1.4 L IS and use a 50 mm 1.4 quite often, both on 6D bodies. But the 24-70 is going to cut into the use of both those setups quite a bit as I get used to it. And I'll be damned if I'm going to carry three cameras around my neck on each shoot. Question: Ive used a monopod with some luck, particularly low light, night shoots with the 70-200 and important, turning off the IS. How much tripod/monopod use would you figure is needed to offset the lack of IS on the 24-70?

@DarrenMiles

8 жыл бұрын

+Denys Bucksten Hard to say, I usually find myself bumping the ISO to compensate as I'm usually using the 24-70 handheld in dynamic situations... I don't like to shoot at anything slower than 1/80th - 1/125th....

@Denyshowe

8 жыл бұрын

+Darren Miles Thanks, Darren.

I would also say 70-200mm f2.8L II makes better and stronger bokeh and less vigneting while, in my opinion, the 24-70mm f2.8L II has better sharpness and better richer colors and contrast.

Hi Darren I loved your video and as a relatively newbie on the dslr camera circuit and as a very keen amateur i currently own the canon rebel t3i 600d and upgraded from the provided 18-55 lens to the 18-200 and have thoroughly enjoyed using it for just over two years. I would however now like to move up to another level and as i cant afford both a new camera and a new lens i just wanted to know if this lens would give me the same great results using the same camera i currently own. My futues plans are for the 6d but that may be a couple of years down the road. Was also a bit concerned about IS but understand this is usually only an issue when using on very slow shutter speeds. Appreciate your input.

@DarrenMiles

9 жыл бұрын

+angela Bertz On a T3i, you equivalent field of view would be 38.4mm - 112mm - meaning the field of view wouldn't be as wide - I might suggest for a crop sensor camera that you consider Canon's 17-55 f/2.8 - it's a stellar lens (optically), with mediocre build, but it has IS and the optics are top notch. If you can swing it, then a 6D and a 24-70 would be a great combo.

@angietravels2

9 жыл бұрын

+Darren Miles Darren thanks a lot for your input. I suspected there might have been an issue. I did look at the 17-55 and as you say its not a bad lens but my funds are limited so i would prefer to hold out for the 6d and24-70 which are expensive enough. The ecamera is quite a bit cheaper than the lens and if the costl is much cheaper in Duty free when i travel at the end of the year i might get the camera and then 6mths later the lens. There isnt a flash so what would you recommend and i dont need top of the range as i dont do so much indoor photography. thanks again for your assistance.

@DarrenMiles

9 жыл бұрын

For a flash, I'd get the cheetah stand V860c. If you hold off for a 6D, then wait and save up for the 24-70 mark ii.

What lens are you using to shoot the interview at 5:53

@DarrenMiles

8 жыл бұрын

Olympus 75mm and a GH4 - pointed a bit at the sun... :-)

Hi , at 50mm , how comparable image quality with Canon 50mm 1.2 prime lens ?

@DarrenMiles

6 жыл бұрын

At f/2.8? Pretty comparable. But the DOF the 50 can give you at f/1.2 or f/1.4 is way cooler to look at (IMHO)

say Darren? which one you like better? That 24-70 or the 70-200? great reviews on both

@DarrenMiles

10 жыл бұрын

Kelvin Noble Thanks Kelvin - Apples and oranges. Let me put it this way, the 70-200 is my go to lens, it's on my camera 70% of the time... Draw your own conclusions from that :-)

@kn2000nhs

10 жыл бұрын

Sweet, Man I'm working on getting one as we speak. Keep them review coming chief.

Great Review after i get the 70-200 mark 2 the 24-70 mark 2 ia next on my list . i was wondering why dont you ever review Zeiss Cp2 lenses or any Zeiss lens there great

@kn2000nhs

10 жыл бұрын

That 70-200MM is so on my list. I must have watch the review on this channel 20 times about that lens.

@unusualsuspect6183

10 жыл бұрын

Kelvin Noble me 2

@kn2000nhs

10 жыл бұрын

@GamerGirlBarbieDoll friend of mines has that f4 model, man I didn't want to give it back. Soon as I get one I'll be shooting with that thing all day long. I hope it worth the 2400.00 ugh.

@unusualsuspect6183

10 жыл бұрын

i use to have the 1.4 version but sold it i loved it but i need is lens was shacky so I'm going to get the mark 2 version

@DarrenMiles

10 жыл бұрын

I've reviewed the Zeiss 50mm f/2 Makro Plannar - problem for me with Zeiss lenses is they're manual focus, as great as their optics are (and they ARE) - they can be a bit challenging to use if you're working with moving subjects...

dang .....im torn on this. I need a great wide angle lens. low light.....I have been looking at the Canon L lens 16-35mm f.2. But now due to your video might go with the Canon 24-70 L ll 2.8 A bit more money but gotta have f2.8. thanks for the great video!!

@breezegirls

6 жыл бұрын

i was feeling the same. did you ever get the 16-35? or did you stick with the 24-70?

@yeahno2291

6 жыл бұрын

Get a 16-35 and 85mm.

How would you compare this to the Olympus 12-40 f2.8 Pro for OMD? Obviously 2 entirely different systems and price points but the focal range is almost identical, both weather sealed, and both are fixed f2.8 "Pro" lenses. Would the biggest difference be better depth of field and bokeh given the sensor size difference and length from sensor? Is that why full frame lenses provide better bokeh than m43 counterparts?

@DarrenMiles

10 жыл бұрын

UKingdom Tough question to answer. Mainly because the sensor attached to the 12-40 is so much smaller and as result you'll have more depth of field and are much more likely to nail focus - even if someone moves slightly. The 12-40 is an awesome lens and worthy of it's "PRO" designation, but the 24-70 Mark ii is in a league of it's own, and boy do you pay for it :-)

@DarrenMiles

10 жыл бұрын

Darren Miles Oh, and yes, generally speaking, the smaller the sensor, the less depth of field.

It took me 3 times watching this video to focus on what you were saying and not just look at the presenter 😍🤤

hi darren, thanks for the review. i have a 6d and a ef 24-105 f4l. what zoom lens would you recommend if you are not happy with 24-105l? I'm just amateur shooting my children. heard tamron with vc don't have good quality control...

@DarrenMiles

9 жыл бұрын

Hiro, Why aren't you happy with the 24-105? If you're shooting your kids indoors, you're most likely getting blurry images because your lens's aperture is too narrow for lower light situations... I'm assuming that's the issue, perhaps you can elaborate a little more?

@HiroTaniguchi2

9 жыл бұрын

Darren Miles Hi Darren, thanks for your reply. yes i feel like i want wider aperture for my standard zoom lens because of blurry images i get.

@DarrenMiles

9 жыл бұрын

If it's blurry images that's the problem, then I would consider one of three things - 1.) Keep your current lens and crank up the ISO for faster shutter speeds and the resulting images should be less blurry (downside - grainy images) 2) Consider the 24-70 f/2.8 from Tamron - good value lens with good optics 3) Look at your most commonly used focal length and consider getting a prime (fixed focal length lens) with an even wider aperture (f2, f/1.8, f/1.4 etc) for better results indoors... Hope that helps!!

@HiroTaniguchi2

9 жыл бұрын

Darren Miles cool, thanks Darren!!

I have a 24-105 mm f / 4. I want to buy this. Do you think you'll feel much difference the lack of IS? The pictures will be blurry?

@PotatoHoly

9 жыл бұрын

TIRONEX The lack of IS can be clear for those who make videos. If not, doesn't matter too much if you're not afraid to crank up your ISO. Also, F2.8 lets significantly more light than F4. You do lose that focal range but you're gaining in image quality. I've used both, ended up with the F2.8 as I take photos and never take videos.

Dear Darren how about 24-70 f4l is worth it to buy it ?? is this len perform like 24-70 f2.8

@PsychonautTV

8 жыл бұрын

Sadly, the 24-70 f4 isn't close to optical performance of the 2.8.

This is a great lens on paper. But it’s a tripod lens. Take away the tripod and with lighting conditions anything but broad daylight, its advantage of great optics quickly drops. Unless you are shooting action or doing landscapes from a tripod you will get far more usable photos with its smaller sibling, the 24-70 f/4 IS which is optically almost as good.

Hey Darren, just wondering what kind of setup you had to make this video...Camera, lens, etc... Thanks!

@DarrenMiles

9 жыл бұрын

***** At the time of the review I believe it was the Canon 5D3 and the 70-200 f/2.8 Mark ii - audio is a Sony Lav mic...

@samuelbernhardt4030

9 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks!

I have a canon 70D, and am debating if i should get this lens or the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 for $799. I want to become a videographer as a hobbyist not a professional.

@YounanPhoto

9 жыл бұрын

The 18-35 is the best zoom lens on crop sensors so if you are not upgrading to full frame go for that.