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24-70 L II: Is close focusing softness a serious issue?

Started Mar 7, 2013 | Discussions thread
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wcan Regular Member • Posts: 422
24-70 L II: Is close focusing softness a serious issue?

Just read the review here on the Canon 24-70L II and noticed the calling out of softness at close focusing distances. I currently have the Mark I version of this lens on a 5D2 body. Typically, if I'm working with a model outdoors, I certainly will do some full face close-ups and am concerned with the reported softness. Was thinking about upgrading to the 24-70II but am concerned that portraits which fill the frame (i.e. 70mm close to subject) will appear soft with the new lens (I really don't want to have to change lenses to overcome this shortcoming). Any opinions?

Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8L II USM Canon EOS 5D Mark II
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