Oct 29, 2012. Michael Zhang. When Canon unveiled the followup lens to its popular Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L back in February, many photographers found it strange that the lens eschewed Image Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM: Performance Wide open at 24mm, sharpness in the centre is already very good and improves steadily as the lens is stopped down as far as f/5.6 where its performance in Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM Lens EX+ EOS DIGITAL + Bonus Close Up Macro Filter! Opens in a new window or tab. Pre-Owned · Canon EF · f/2.8 · 24-70mm. 5.0 out of 5 Both Sigma and Tamron saw the crack in Canon's armor, and the introduction of the 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art and 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lenses represent the culmination of those manufacturers' efforts to unseat Canon in the professional general purpose lens market by taking advantage of Canon's biggest shortcoming. Key Features. This lens replaces the previous high quality L-series 28-70mm f/2.8 lens, with a lens of even greater caliber. The range has been extended to cover an ultra-wide angle of 24mm, which makes it ideal for digital as well as film shooters, and the optics are even better than before with two Aspherical elements and a totally new UD Camera Lens Hood Shade for Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Lens Replaces Canon EW-83F Hood Compatible with 77mm Filter and Lens Cap Reversible Design. 3.8 out of 5 stars 204. The RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM fits the bill for most, with a focal range that covers wide angles and tightens for portraits, and F2.8 optics to feed more light to your camera's sensor and blur EF & RF Lenses; 24-70mm f/2.8 L - new version I am not sure if the original 24-70mil is still a serviceable lens by Canon so a call is in order if you think you xhPlH.