Unboxing my Canon 24-70mm 2.8 L USM

[michaelingeorgia]

Somebody's gotta say it.... this "unboxing" stuff is some of the most gay crap on youtube. I can't decide if it's narcissism or fetishism.

[b00gym4n]

I'm new to cameras. Can you zoom with that filter on? Lol no right?

[KarmagraphyBM]

@b00gym4n sure you can.

[KarmagraphyBM]

nice lens, ordering mine in a few day's.. the only cons about it is that it's heave and auto focus is pretty slow in low light.. i know this because my friend rented it a few days ago.

[lorikzzz]

i'm a nikon user (D3s+"Hebrew Trinity") but i've gotta say canon glass kicks ass

[teksTomme]

its weather sealed

[mikewinburn]

thkhmer,

good unboxing! couple ideas for the next one:

a) hook your camera to the laptop and use the EOS Utility on remote, so you can see what we see (as opposed to filming the mirror ... of course everything was backwards in your video...

b) add a couple subtitled facts about the lens if you can.

c) install the lens on the camera so we can get a feel for its weight and size/portability.excellent video nonetheless.

(ps - grip your lenshood at the base instead of the mouth avoids misshape)

[sasktank]

coolness

[RainbowWalker911]

The video seems to be "mirrored" all logos and numbers appear backwards...

[ShakedXsin]

nice gear, have fun

[ANTRASPS3]

its weather proof right?

[thkhmer]

No I don't think so though it's well-built and sealed. But I wouldn't put it out in the rain or snow for long.

[newyclio]

Yes, it is. All L-series lenses are weather/dust sealed.

[germandude1982]

not all... don't know em all right now but from the 70-200's only the version with IS and f2,8 is sealed...i cant remeber

[prodigy2k7]

@germandude1982 The IS versions of the 70-200's are sealed, the non-IS versions are not sealed, this includes the 2.8 non-is

[prodigy2k7]

@newyclio Wrong. Already explained in another post. -.-

[newyclio]

@prodigy2k7 Wow, thanks for taking the time to respond to a comment I made over 5 months ago. I kinda (really) don't care. both the 70-200 f/4 and 2.8 have handled large amount of rain without problems.

[prodigy2k7]

@newyclio its not just for you, its for everyone else who may come along.

[prodigy2k7]

@newyclio Wrong... =)

[KarmagraphyBM]

@thkhmer it's an L lens so it's weather sealed

[MauiBoy62503]

@ANTRASPS3 i think all L series lens are water sealed..

[prodigy2k7]

@MauiBoy62503 Wrong. 70-200mm F/4L AND F/2.8 lenses arent weather sealed for example.

[prodigy2k7]

@ANTRASPS3 Its "weather sealed"...You cant submerge it, but it can handle some rain and whatnot...As long as your body is also "weather sealed"

[prodigy2k7]

@ANTRASPS3 weather "resistant"

[N6600]

what was the idea and/or purpose of this lens being reversed zoom? is it like...

barrel in = zoom in

barrel out = zoom out

instead of...

barrel in = zoom out

barrel out = zoom in

?

[prodigy2k7]

@N6600 I think its to reduce the overall length of the lens if it was tradition zoom. It isnt really "telephoto" but it would get long, if the hood is attached and barrel is out for zooming far. If you notice the hood doesnt extend when the barrel is out.

[N6600]

@prodigy2k7 thanks!

[nil1230]

that looks like a tiffen UV Filter?

[neonlazer]

cheap canon filter....not a good idea with L lenses..

[tobiasdk85]

the only flash i have tried with this lens that DID cast a shadow (even without the hood) was the pop-up of my 450D... the on cameraflashes, that can be bounced works no problem...

[RyanTheTuber]

Would this lens work well with a 580EX or a 430EX? (no slave units)

[Terjay]

Why wouldn't it?

[RyanTheTuber]

Good question... I was mainly worried if the flash with 580EX/430EX will create some shadows because of the lens hood attached :O

[TaoG3r]

What is the filter size?

[Narkodas]

77 mm

[Wilbur665]

There's a lot of videos of ppl 'unboxing' some fancy new item, lens, iphone, etc... I think it's a sexual fetish, like furries.

[roluvma74]

what do you mean fancy new item like iphone? you think iphone is fancy than that lens? i dont think so!!! you have no idea

[JD95]

umm.. welcome to youtube.. take a look around,,, everyone's doing it. and yes I'm pretty sure he's happy. I would be.

[BendikTeigene]

sure he was.. thats a nice lens

[itsnashhh]

What kind of filter did you use with the lens?

[bollockmok]

this thing you put on the lens, doesnt it take some of the viewfield when it is on 24 mm?

[Anavengertg]

It's a lens hood. It cuts sun flares. No it's not long enough to interfere with the picture.

[PsPdklv]

Also, the 24-70mm is reverse zoom, so it's fully extended at 24mm, so it is not possible for the hood to interfere.

[OscarLarastudios]

last years christmas present? awesome video hope to get my l lens soon

[thkhmer]

Thanks JD95. I use it with my 5D Mark II which I later received after the lens.

[JD95]

Great lens. what camera are you using with this?