I am going to stick with version one ... ITS not few extra 100 bucks its exactly more than a 1000 bucks to get your hands on a version II lens....... no point selling a kidney for 10% improvement....... A brilliant review indeed and it has helped me to stay with version 1

glad to hear you feel welcome and enjoy the videos

I truly appreciate the efforts you put in for reviewing, giving tips and also helping budding photographers learn their trick.!! Most of all you stand out from every other reviewer in giving pointers in an unbiased way!

Really a great review, thanks for the info and comparison!

Great review Matt, thanks for taking the time.

Really helpful, informative and excellently presented - as always. Be careful Matt, you're becoming a legend in your own lifetime!

Thank you so much. Great job breaking down the details.

Great work on the videos. Appreciate the reviews and learn a lot. Thanks for posting.

Great Video! Love the audio too! Great work Matt, keep it up :)

Great video, was very helpful. Thanks

Appreciate the review! Thanks!

for CPL or any screw ins, yes the most economical option is to get one great one at the size of the biggest lens, then step up adapters. The absolute best image quality will be to get a correctly fitting one each. Square filters come in series, and you can get different rings to allow fitting to more than one size. I think the Cokin ones I use go up to 82mm

Excellent review, thank you.

Learn something new every day. ;) Thanks for the review. Looking forward the comparison to the Nikon. (I assume that's next)

i've tried to look at review at this lens.. thank god i found it now! thank you matt..

Great review Matt thanks for that!. Got a new assignment coming up so who knows ;-). although that Mark II seems to be a super camera!

Great review :)

Proper review. Thanls.

I like the fact that evemthough you're a nikon guy, you review other brands and admit when they do things right. So many other channels have completely biased opinion, not understanding the power/pros/cons of the competition. Thank you.

Great review.

@boilerjack could be, but I wouldn't have thought so, the focus diagrams is measured Derron the sensor, not the front element.

In future I will do a huge comparison series with sigam, tamron, nikon etc.... I only had a day with them, and I head off to Photokina soon! More to come.

Nice review, thanks Matt. Appreciate if there will be a comparison on both Tamron 24-70 and the Canon 24-70 II

I have the original 24-70 and i love it. I was considering upgrading to the mk ii but i really cant justify the price difference to upgrade from something which is already fantastic. The original seems to have a little bit better build, maybe i just like the weight and size...

Fantastic stuff. I love your reviews and your coverage of both canon and Nikon. I would love to see the mark 2 vs the tamron with vc. I'm assuming you will give the nod to the mark 2, since you have the mark 1 the nod over the tamron. But I woul still love to see your analysis, especially whether you think it's worth the extra bucks. Thanks and keep up the great work! Subscribed!

Instead of alternating between four pictures, you should alternate between two and then put them side by side so we can get a better comparison. Thanks for the review! very helpful.

@acmav289 length is calculated from the sensor, not the front lens element

nice one matt, as a canon user its good to see some canon reviews.

Thank you so much! Very helpful! Would it be possible for you to test Sigma 24-70 too? All the best,

Matt, thank you so much, your a lovely guy!

I subscribed because this channel gives me all sorts of hints and tips on how to do different things and I am a Canon owner/user. The general reviews of items such as ND filters, straps, etc, transposes to ALL brands of camera. The tech tips are also totally transposable to ALL camera brands. I am looking for instrution and I get it here in simple, easy to understand terms that I can use on my camera, and like I said, shock horror mine's a Canon! Its not the "thatONLYnikonguy" channel!

Today I used the 5Diii and 1Dx - both AMAZING cameras

Great review....

That nikon guy reviews canon D: no... :D Nice review matt :)

In the shots of across the water to the buildings with the mangroves on the right, it looks like the Mk I lens has a flare that is spread so far out it just discolors the plants to an orange-y overtone. Take a look at the two shots - the plants in the Mk I shot is all orange-y. The Mk II seems to condense the flair into something with more defined edges. So, I think that is a major improvement.

Welcome to the bright side, Matt!

I'm a canon shooter and haven been following/watching Matt regularly for a while now.

fair point

Just got my hands on this lens today. This is my first lens to be used with my first DSLR, the Canon 60D. I'm looking forward to taking some great shots.

Matt, you said something about the changing of the frame when you changed from the new to the old version (around 5:14). Maybe the difference in the frames can be found in the different length of the two lenses and the different diameters? Just a thought because you said that you didn't touch the tripod. Beside that I think another nice and interessting video. Cheers!

thanks

@bwinn10 great! how do you find it compares to V1?

what camera did you use while photographing yourself please?

thank you

nice channel. You really love your gear and take care of it (other then DigitalRevCom) and you also keep in mind, that not all people can afford the latest and greatest and consider a used lens in good condition as an option. I like that :-)

Thanks for that Matt, so the new screw in filter for the 24-70 L II is the same diameter filter that can be used for the 16-35 L lens also?

compare the specs - depends what features you value. I did a head to head of d600 and 6d

How did you find the lens hood with the Mk II? It now extends with the front element as you zoom as opposed to the Mk I where the lens hood didn't move as you zoomed.

Really enjoyable video. Loved it. I have a 24-70 MK I and don't really see the need to upgrade - not that I could afford it any way.

Nice comparison Matt. You should point the reverse zoom on the original versus the normal zoom on the newer.

3:42 Cheer up, Matt! heh Interesting head-to-head review. Great to see you looking at Canon (and anything other than Nikon, even though I'm a Nikon fan).

Thanks Matt, interesting stuff. Presentation could be improved if you could keep the video exposure locked, although its not a biggy. Would love to see more videos of you actually behind the camera rather than just talking/doing reviews. Would love to see some videos on how you post process as well. You are one of the best photography channels in my opinion!

thx for the review! when you say the frame changed on 70mm shooting, prob because the length of the 2 lens are alittle difference when zoom in and out, and the tripod stayed in same postion. I just thought maybe, not really sure.

Thanks fro the response! I guess I'll start saving,,...

Great review! i have a quick question thatnikonguy for you to answer if you don't mind. What's your take on buying used lenses? Of course, i should make sure physically (zoom ring, focus ring, front and rear glass, switches) the lens is in good condition ,but I've also heard about calibrating lenses? Do lenses over time lose their sharpness and have to be re calibrated? Thanks

I used to shoot with the 24-70v1 but replaced it with the 24,1.4 - 50,1.2 and 85 1.2. I grasp that it can get hectic but with the lack of control of lighting situations you really need fast apertures for weddings (which I too shoot). The versatility of a zoom is wonderful outdoors, however. As you build up your equipment arsenal, I would recommend having all of the lenses for different situations. Versatility is key to doing well in this biz.

niiiice. Good price too! I use it exceedingly more than the 85 or the 24. Those come in handy more for the reception (i.e. the "first dance") or ceremony (i.e. wide angle interior church) which are of course are not the bread and butter of your business. I heard of a guy that did wedding photography his whole life with just one camera and a 50 mil'. I couldn't dream of doing that, but it goes to show. I recommend that 70-200 next on your list if you don't already have it. But for now, have fun!!

Great review! I still think the one point where the VI beats the VII hands down is the lens hood and how it works. First off, the lens hood on the VII is more like a lens hood designed for the 24mm section of the lens whereas the VI lenshood provides better protection against flaring throughout the whole zoomrange. Secondly i love the way the lenshood on the VI protects the lens because it is attached to the lens body. Since i mainly shoot events and bump it alot i think this is very important!

Nice scoop. A suggestion for your future reviews. When doing your A-B comparisons, put the 100% crops side by side. To me the difference between the two doesn't justify the price increase (factoring in a thread adapter as well).

This video got recommended to me in 2022. Interesting look back.

Hi Matt, I think the reason for the perspective difference between the two lenses that you noted may come from the fact that the front element of the Mk1 moves outwards at 24mm and inwards at 70mm. However the Mk2 is the opposite. At 24mm the front element of the Mk2 moves back and at 70mm its outward.

@KrissiBenassi thank you

OK, I did it! I ordered it from Amazon for $1440+shipping. I am all shaky now...my 1st L lens! It will be here tomorrow! Can't wait! Yeah, I think I am sticking with primes...not as nice as yours, but I am happy with the EF 28 1.8 and the EF 85 1.8 lenses. I am hoping the 50 1.2 will treat me right. That is my preferred focal length! Thanks for the nudge. Was just enough to push me over the edge! :)

The version 2 is sharper than the sample photos you've shared in your review. So are the colors and overall brilliance of the image. It produces like a prime lens.

Hey matt.. could the difference in the size of the image where you said you hadn't moved the camera be caused by the bigger lens of the version 2?

Goodstuff mate!!

Nice vid Matt. I heard the version 1 was a good lens but wasn't considered a great lens. But now the prices gone up quite a bit for the version 2

@ thatnikonguy Please use manual exposure on your video camera. The video keeps going dark and bright in automatic... BTW nice review. I should be receiving mine within a few days. I preordered from Adorama months ago! Cheers Pat

I think the field of view changes because the new lens is slightly shorter than the old one. So from the front element of the lens to the subject it will be a different distance.

what is the tripod you were using in 2m18s?? are you satisfied with it [yes/no]? thanks

Nice Matt, love it! Thank you. Is there any way you could shed some light on the 24-70 II vs Ef 28 1.8, Sigma 50 1.4 and Ef 85 1.8 @ f/2.8? Or anyone for that matter. I shoot small weddings and with one 5D2 and these three lenses, things get a little hectic at times. I was thinking of picking up either a 2nd 5D2 or get this lens, sell couple of the ones I have, and pick up the EF 135 f/2. Thank you for any help in this regard.

Hey thatNikonguy, should a guy get the 24-105 II or the 24-70 II 2.8 for general photography?

I was looking for a used 24-70mm 2.8 II for months but couldn’t justify my spending since I’m not a pro photographer; but just an amateur or hobbyist. The price for the used one now is going around $1,200-$1,400 depending on the condition. The mark I on the other hand is around $600-$800. I ended up getting a mint condition one for $550. Seeing the performance improvement is arguably less than 20%, I’m glad I got the mark I. Saved myself over $700.

nice review Matt. I've currently got the Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 VC but will be acquiring this new USM II from Canon in the next couple of days. Is it worth the extra $1000? I guess we'll find out.

hello nikonguy got a qustion i got the oldest 50mm f1.8 how do i properly use it with my d7000.do need to put the AF to M when im shooting because the lens has a manual focusing,thank you

Hey what wireless mic do you use for your videos? thanksss

@CanonKind they will be available soon

woooooooha Ive waited for this review for 5 months!!!!! Excellent! Thank you! In your opinion is the new 24-70 worth the price? If you had canon would you buy it?

@MandrakeCigars yes, that is what we call the Childs slide in Australia

I think it's worth pointing out that there is quite a bit of variance in sharpness on the 24-70 v1. Lensrentals tested like 100 of them and it was pretty surprising how much it varied copy to copy. It seems like you had a good one for this test, but if you had one of the ok ones the difference between the 1 and 2 would have been much more drastic. I've had 3 different copies and could easily see the difference, one was much sharper than the other 2. Thanks for the nice review though!

@thatnikonguy Hey Matt, I'm lookin to buy a full frame camera, Nikon or Canon; i don't know. I'm shooting from a Canon 650d now and I just don't like it. What would you recommend on a $1500 budget, no bias included hahaha. Thanks, keep up the great vids!

Is the field of view shift at 5:16 possibly caused by the fact that the mark ii is a small bit shorter than the mark i?

Is the framing issue because the old zoom extends further out in length causing it to be closer to the subject?

Hello Matt, what do you think about the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Lens for Canon, I'm a beginner using a 1100d and would like to know your thoughts about it. by the way i'll be getting it as a used lens for about 86.13 in USD (Php 3,500).

So new coatings and some more special glass. Good times! That tends to improve image quality, of course the old L lens already was good.. but a new one with more improvements. A good thing.

i already have too many L lenses and sadly I will likely buy this at some point. i've had version one and yes, it is SICK good. Was surprised to hear of a replacement. Looks like they've maxed out any possible performance gains with this version 2. It will likely stand on its own for many years until the super megapixel cameras grant the need for a version 3.

Hi Matt nice vid! How does the new one compare to the nikon equivalent?, they look kind of similar too!!

Matt would u compare the D4 to 1DX please ?

i dont know if anyone has mentioned it already (sorry i cbf scrolling through the pages of comments), the thing you said in the video about the frame has completely changed, i just read a bit about it, it's because of their different magnifications, V1 has 0.28x, V2 has 0.21x just for your information

is the focus ring moving when auto-focusing on the new one ?

No worries Matt, I'll hang about. I do like your vids, they're more down to earth than most. Just a moment of blind rage there when i saw you holding a Canon! :D Of course you're allowed cover all. And I actually watched it :/

Is the mkII still at it's longest physical length and the widest focal length and vice versa? if not than that could explain the change in framing...

is this good for filming for outdoor sports?

Hi Matt, could you do a review comparison of Nikon 24-70 f2.8 and this Canon new 24-70 f.8 LII

Can you do a comparison w/ the tamron 24 70? thanks!!

Need some input about filters... What's the smartest way of getting filters, like polarized or ND, if lenses have different threads? Get the biggest filter and step the treads down with adapters, or buy filters for every lens? How about those squear card filter types? (just crossed my mind watching this video cause thet threads have changed in canons lenses)

very nice review . could i use the 24-70 2.8 canon on nikon d7000 body ??

does mkII still do that weird thing where it's at it's longest physical length at the shortest focal length and vice versa that the mkI did?

Hi would u compare nikon 24-70 to canon 24-70 2.8 ll ? thank you ;)

@Stephanie G haha, thanks I guess!