5d Mark II and 24-70 Mark II - Problem?

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Hey guys

I recently purchased a new 24-70 Mark II to replace my old one,
I own a 5d Mark II body

I found the 24-70 II to be SOFTER than my mark I version when wide open (especially at 70mm).
Have any of you guys seen this? I've read nothing but how sharp the Mark II lens is, yet I saw the exact opposite, I tried 3 copies in the store, and all of them the same, pin sharp on the mark I, soft on the mark II
We tried it on the 5D III and it was perfect, no problem at all on that body.

I'm wondering if this lens is not suited to the 5d II?
My 5D II just doesn't want to play with it. I have other sharp lenses (135L, 70-200L) and they are all fine on my 5DII so I know my body is working ok.

I'd be interested to hear any other comments on this. I'm gutted, as I really wanted this new lens. Looks like the only option now is to stick with the Mark I or go the whole hog and buy the 5DIII as well :bat:
 
Maybe try micro adjust just that lens or see it the store can calibrate or send it for calibration

You sure you just didnt expect more :)

I think most of my lenses need some kind of adjustment
 
It's nothing to do with adjustments. It was just softer, you could focus on a line of writing and the most focused point was softer on the mark II than the most focused point on the mark I.
I don't think it was too much to expect a £1800 lens to be sharper than an old mark I model do you?

I just wondered if anybody else had a 5D II and had experience with both lenses and maybe seen the same thing
 
Ive not got that lens (yet)
I think some of my lenses are soft some times depends what I shoot

Hope you get it sorted
 
mk1 can be really nice if it is a good copy, but overall mk2 should be slightly sharper. I think lensrentals.com did a comprehensive test of many copies. mk2 were all equal or better than the best of mk1. Yours may be exceptional.

Anyway is there any chance both your mk1 and your 5dii have some faults that cancel each other out (probably not, just asking)? Were they calibrated to each other? And did you try your mk1 on 5diii?

You are obviously aware that 5Diii is supposed to give sharper image than 5dii, and that regular lenses need testing at usual (longer) distances and not macro range? This could possibly hold some clue... and needs more testing. Or it could be simply a focus error. Make sure the firmware is up to date and try liveview too.

But finally, if your mk1 is fine, which it sounds like, why do you want to replace it?
 
Hi Ian

Just accept you might have a crap copy of this lens.There's more and more reports coming from people who are not happy with their lens.I sent mine back because is was terrible at 24mm(do a search on the forum to find my thread).That was 2 weeks ago and it and the other reports have put me off that much I still haven't ordered another one.
In the back of my mind I can't get the idea out of my head that maybe my copy wasn't as bad as I thought and if that's the case maybe picking up another MK1 or even 24-105 would be a better option.Getting a stinker on such an expesive lens really does do your head in.

Gary
 
vulcan2912 said:
Hi Ian

Just accept you might have a crap copy of this lens.There's more and more reports coming from people who are not happy with their lens.I sent mine back because is was terrible at 24mm(do a search on the forum to find my thread).That was 2 weeks ago and it and the other reports have put me off that much I still haven't ordered another one.
In the back of my mind I can't get the idea out of my head that maybe my copy wasn't as bad as I thought and if that's the case maybe picking up another MK1 or even 24-105 would be a better option.Getting a stinker on such an expesive lens really does do your head in.

Gary
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Your copy was dreadful based on the pic you posted. Kudos to you for returning and not selling on the bad copy. :thumbs:

I think you will find the same with mk1 - some are great, but many are awful. If anyone says theirs get worse at 70mm its a clear indication things aren't right for example. Once the sides get like that its a big fault and servicing may be a bit of a lottery.

24-105 is a little bit disappointing once you've owned sharper L glass. There is nothing wrong, it is just not very exciting... I'd rather wait till 24-70 f/4L IS gets cheaper.

I think you have to buy in a shop and test them out carefully. Also consider Tamron - same with bad copies, just cheaper overall. I am not sure what i'll do about 16-35 IIs as I have the same problem with buying that one.
 
I actually think I probably own an exceptionally good mark I copy, but this experience has really put me off buying lenses for the best part of £2000. They should all be exceptional, variances between lenses at this price should not be happening.
I'm going to try my mark I on a 5d III and see if that's a better way to go for now. Maybe revisit the 24-70 II another time.
 
Ginsters said:
I actually think I probably own an exceptionally good mark I copy, but this experience has really put me off buying lenses for the best part of £2000. They should all be exceptional, variances between lenses at this price should not be happening.
I'm going to try my mark I on a 5d III and see if that's a better way to go for now. Maybe revisit the 24-70 II another time.
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I had emailed Canon rep about such variances and there was no direct reply, just a suggestion to send in for servicing...

I am quite a bit put of from buying expensive L glass, but one of my friends keeps buying from all over and gets great copies. I guess it is a £2000 or so lottery ticket :shake:
 
forgive me for asking a dumb Q, but i've read a few times about the body and lens being calibrated together, what does this do?
 
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