FS: Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L

[Fuzz]

Lens model: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
Lens date code: UZ XXXX

Lens body condition: 9.9/10
Lens glass condition: 10/10

Sale includes: lens, hood, front + rear caps, manual, warranty card, CD, carrying pouch, all original box/packing

Price: lowered to $1,050 Paypal gift (shipping included)

Payments accepted: Paypal Gift
Possible trades: None

Shipping methods available (Ships From): UPS 3-day or local pickup from Colorado
Shipping available to: Continental US

Item location: Summit County, CO

Best contact method: PM

Reason for selling: Using primes

Notes: Purchased brand new from B&H in July 2011. Barely used, maybe a dozen shots total.








Sample shots (with 5D Mk II)...


Wildflowers along the bike path by FuzzSummit, on Flickr


Summer wildflowers by FuzzSummit, on Flickr


Playing with a rock by FuzzSummit, on Flickr


Big and small by FuzzSummit, on Flickr


Dockside by FuzzSummit, on Flickr

"Macro" mode:

Summer wildflowers by FuzzSummit, on Flickr

[kidwoo]

Saw the thread title and was like 'aw dammit fuzz, fuck you'


Then I saw the price and was all 'whew, right on fuzz......thanks'

[kidwoo]

Somebody buy this before I embroken myself.

[Gregger]

This is my primary walk around/wedding lens. Absolutely love it. If it had IS it'd be perfect. Tack sharp. Great bokeh. Fantastic on a full frame sensor.

Good price! Same thing I paid for mine used about a year ago.

[BurnHard]

Damnit. If it's still here in a few weeks, I'm buying it. Switching back to Canon after a year-long Nikon fiasco..

[Fuzz]

Come on, you know you guys want it. And it's practically brand new. Took it out twice around town, maybe a dozen shots total. It is a great walk-around lens, but I find myself reaching for my primes more often. And since I just picked up a 50mm to fill the 35-70mm gap, I can't see myself using this too much now.

BurnHard, I was planning on putting it up on POTN (at a slightly higher price) next week (assuming no bites here) , but if you're really interested, I can hold off on offering it elsewhere.

[Atrain505]

I've been looking for a good deal on that lens. Any chance of shipping to Canada?

[Fuzz]

I've been looking for a good deal on that lens. Any chance of shipping to Canada?

I don't have any problems shipping (UPS) to Canada, but not sure how the taxes/customs fees work. I'll try to check on it today and let you know.

[Fuzz]

Shipping to Canada should be okay.

[arild]

That´s a really, really, really great lens. I convinced my dad to get one to replace his Sigma equivalent. He loves it, too.

[ex-powderbroker]

Fuzz, I really like your shots in general but particularly that last one. Seems like this lens really works for you, are you just replacing it with another prime? I might sell mine because I heard rumors that one of these years they'll add IS, but it's been pretty good to me to shoot indoor events (weddings, bands, etc) so there's no rush.

Bump for a super quality lens.

[Fuzz]

Fuzz, I really like your shots in general but particularly that last one. Seems like this lens really works for you, are you just replacing it with another prime?

Thanks. And to answer your question, yes, I picked up the Canon 50 f/1.4. I was using 16-35, 35L, and 70-200, so had a hole in the 35-70 range, which is why I picked this up, mainly as a single walk-around lens. But I realized that I still didn't use it much. I don't mind carrying and switching multiple lenses, and if I did want to carry just one lens, I was mostly reaching for the 35L. The 50/1.4 now plugs that 35-70 hole very well.

Plus I also ordered a pair of DPS Wailer 99s, so the wallet is feeling a bit empty!

Now price drop to $1,050. Somebody get it before I change my mind and decide to keep it (it does make a good ski lens, where changing lenses may not be ideal).

[leftfield]

Makes me wish i had a camera with a FF sensor.

[Atrain505]

Well if I didn't get pulled over for having a busted tail light that resulted in needing to get a full inspection that turned into "you need to repair these items for 3 grand to legally put this truck back on the road." Truck is only worth a grand. The light was only a fuse and I changed it in front of the cop and he still gave me the inspection notice. Punk. So I got a newer truck. 1st world problem.

So no can do for now. I'll be sticking with the primes to cover that range for this season.

Bump to the top for a great lens and an even better price.

[Fuzz]

Sucks...sorry to hear that.
I just sold this lens on POTN this afternoon.