Favoured by photojournalists, wedding photographers and portrait shooters, the 24-70mm zoom focal range gives versatility in use and a fast, constant f/2.8 maximum aperture, allowing you to continue shooting in low light situations. With redesigned optics, it offers even higher image quality than its predecessor.

• High-speed USM AF
• Fluorine lens coating front and rear
• 9-blade circular aperture
• Three Aspheric lens elements
• One Super Ultra-low Dispersion lens element
• Two Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) lens elements
• Minimum focusing distance: 0.38m at all focal lengths
• Improved dust and weather resistance
• Improved durability for daily use
• Front of lens doesn’t rotate during focusing
• Manual focus possible in AF mode
• Only lead-free glass is used
• Filter Size: 82mm

The constant f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range means that you always have optimum control over depth-of-field. It also makes the lens a great low light performer that’s able to make the most of what ambient light may be available before you need to resort to using flash.

The close focusing distance of just 38cm throughout the zoom range allows you to get in near to your subject to add impact, or to take a step back to include more of the surroundings.

Compared to the EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM lens it replaces, the new zoom lens is shorter by 10mm, and is almost 150g lighter, so it takes up less space in the bag and is easier to carry. It has been made even more durable and weather-sealed to cope with everyday use in harsh environments in the hands of professional photographers.

The lens’ optical design is completely new compared to the outgoing model. It includes three aspherical lens elements, two of which are Glass Mold (GMo) and one is ground glass. These are combined with a two Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elements and a single Super-UD element to provide the highest possible image quality in a lens of this focal length.

The new 9-bladed diaphragm (compared to 8-blades in the previous model) produces a circular aperture for pleasing out of focus highlights and attractive bokeh. This helps your subject stand out against the background with no distractions.

To ensure sharp, in-focus images, the lens is fitted with a ring-type USM autofocus motor for fast, silent focusing at all times. The addition of full-time manual focusing allows you to adjust focus manually without first having to switch to MF.

USM Autofocus:

A ring-type USM autofocus motor means that you can focus quickly, near-silently and with precision. It also provides full-time manual focus so that you can adjust the focus with the focus ring, without first having to switch the lens to manual focus. This allows you to adjust the focus accurately to ensure it is exactly where you want it to be for the most creative control possible.

Distance Information:

For use with E-TTL II flash metering, this lens provides distance information back to any EOS DSLR camera body to help to refine the flash metering algorithms and ensure accurate flash exposure.

Super Spectra Coatings:

The Super Spectra coating achieves two benefits – it cuts down internal flare and ghosting when light reflects off the digital sensor providing images with improved contrast. The coatings are optimized for each lens design, so it also ensures accurate colour balance across the entire EF lens range so that all lenses have a uniform colour response.

Fluorine Lens Element Coatings:

In the quest to keep the lens elements clean and thereby realize the best image quality possible, the front and rear lens elements have been coated with Fluorine. Fluorine is a non-stick coating that helps to repel dust and water, and makes the elements easier to clean should any dirt find it’s way there from raindrops or fingerprints.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens

PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION

1.  What warranty comes with the goods purchased ?

All products excluding batteries sold by Orms are covered by a minimum of a one year local warranty, reckoned from the date of purchase, to protect you against manufacturing defects.

CANON

Canon IXUS, PowerShot compact cameras are covered by a full 1 Year Warranty
Canon DSLR and Mirrorless cameras are covered by a full 2 Year Warranty.
Canon video cameras including Legria and X-series are covered by a full 1 Year Warranty.

NIKON

Nikon compacts excluding the Coolpix P900 are covered by a full 1 Year Warranty.
Nikon DSLR's including the CoolPix P900 and are covered by a full 2 Year Warranty.

Panasonic

Panasonic cameras and lenses are covered by a full 2 Year Warranty.

FUJIFILM

Fujifilm cameras  are covered by a 2 Year Warranty.

SIGMA & TAMRON LENSES

Sigma and Tamron products are covered by a 3 Year Warranty.

LEXAR & SANDISK MEMORY CARDS

Lexar and Sandisk memory cards are covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty.

LOWEPRO BAGS

Lowepro's Limited Original Owner Warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship during the useful life of the product.  The warranty does not cover damage caused by improper care.

USED GEAR PURCHASED FROM ORMS

 All used gear sold by ORMS is supplied with a 6 Month Warranty.

REFURBISHED GEAR PURCHASED FROM ORMS

 All refurbished gear sold by ORMS is supplied with a 12 Month Warranty.

2.  My product has gone faulty, now what ?

Please contact our service division straight away on 021 - 469 1962 and notify them of the fault. You may also e-mail them at repairs@orms.co.za

   1. If a product is defective / faulty, ORMS will replace the product within a 10 day period deemed from the date of receiving the product.  ORMS will also cover the shipping costs within the borders of South Africa.

   2. During the warranty period, Orms will arrange collection of the faulty item, facilitate the repair and then ship the product back to the customer, bearing all risks and costs.

   3. Please see our policies under Return Policy and Servicing & Repair Policy for further information

Orms is not obliged to repair products that fall outside of the manufacturers warranty period, or products that are damaged accidentally, however Orms in seeking to deliver the highest standard of customer service will gladly assist the customer in having the product repaired via the network of repair agents with which Orms has business dealings.

1.  FREE Standard Shipping 

Free Economy Shipping is available on all orders exceeding R1 000. (T&C's apply)

*Terms and conditions to qualify for free shipping:

• Shipping may only be to a physical address within the borders of South Africa. No P.O Box's allowed.
• Shipping to outlying or remote areas like farms and game reserves may attract an additional fee.
• The delivery time to city areas is usually between 2 and 4 working days*. This excludes weekends and public holidays.

*Reckoned from time of dispatch to time of arrival to client. This is an estimate and not guaranteed.

2.  Aramex Courier Service (local)

We use Aramex couriers as our preferred method of delivery.

With sophisticated track and trace equipment, you can pinpoint exactly where your parcel is, from the moment it is dispatched by us, until it's safely handed over to you the recipient.

Your parcel is well packaged and bubble wrapped before delivery. We also fully insure your parcels contents for the journey to your door.

Delivery Charges:

We charge a flat-rate for shipping and the charges are per order. 

• Express Shipping to Main Cities @ R 150.00 incl. VAT (ETA of 1-2 Business Days)* - Main Cities are: Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Port Elizabeth and East London. Other cities/towns will take more than 1-2 delivery time.
• Standard Shipping @ R 80.00 incl. VAT (ETA of 2-4 Business Days)* - To all areas.

*Reckoned from time of dispatch to time of arrival to client. This is an estimate and not guaranteed. This period does not include Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. The base price of R80.00 incl. VAT is for a parcel up to 10kg in Volumetric and Physical weight. Should the item/s exceed this weight, we reserve the right to increase the shipping charge accordingly. 

Please Note: The above prices quoted are for ordering online through the ORMSdirect website only. A different rate will be quoted if handled manually through our camera sales department. Our delivery service only runs from Monday to Friday. Saturday morning deliveries can be done by special arrangement only and at an additional charge. Please contact info@orms.co.za to arrange. We reserve the right to re-quote the delivery fee should this become too expensive. 

3.  DHL Express Courier Service (International)

Please note:

International orders are generally subject to local import duties and taxes (VAT)

Orms is not responsible for, nor can we offer, any specific advice regarding any customs related fees that you may incur. For specific information, please consult with your local government import office.

Privacy: Your privacy is important to us. We strive to exceed your expectations for privacy. Cross-border shipments are subject to inspection by customs authorities. We may also be called upon to provide certain order, shipment, and product information to our international carriers. Carriers may communicate such information to customs authorities for the purpose of facilitating customs clearance and compliance with local laws.

Delivery Charges:

International shipments are quoted on a per order basis depending on the size and weight of the parcel shipped.

4.  Collect & Collect from Orms Shop in Cape Town / Bellville

You are welcome to place your order online, pay for it and collect it from our Cape Town or Bellville branches. You will need to bring in a print out of the order for collection. Please ask for online sales on arrival. 

Orms Shop - Cape Town