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sheddy
22-07-2009, 20:36
I've finally recieved the cheque I have been waiting for which is to replace my knackered 28-70 2.8 Before I part with it, I read somewhere that a 2.8 IS L may be coming out, can anyone shed some light on this rumour? Google has not been my friend in this instance.
pearce_jj
22-07-2009, 21:34
there was some marketing images of the 5dii wearing it, Q3 was the last rumour on here, so who knows! although I think we can be sure it will be pretty pricey.
HoppyUK
22-07-2009, 21:46
Nothing official yet, which means that even if it is announced tomorrow it will be ages before you get one, and at full RRP.

I reckon it will be 24-80mm f/2.8 IS :)
Canon Bob
22-07-2009, 22:02
I reckon it will be 24-80mm f/2.8 IS :)

You may well be right Hoppy but I'd be surprised if they pushed a wide end, fast zoom beyond a 3x unless the SWC coating (which I assume it will have) gives them the latitude to risk it.

Bob
HoppyUK
22-07-2009, 22:47
You may well be right Hoppy but I'd be surprised if they pushed a wide end, fast zoom beyond a 3x unless the SWC coating (which I assume it will have) gives them the latitude to risk it.

Bob

It will be interesting Bob. I just say 24-80 as a light hearted guess, mainly for marketing reasons ;)

But it will be Canon's first attempt to redraw their workhorse lens for the new hi-res cameras like the 5D2 and 1Ds. In which case they might just throw everything at ultimate sharpness and try to max out their sensors with a new standard of definition.

Edit: on another subject, can you advise me on a suitable bag for my tripod? :D Take your point though ;)
CSB
22-07-2009, 23:08
From what I've read online, there will be an announcement from Canon in August, but what exactly they will announce nobody knows for sure. I have my fingers crossed for a 60D :D
CSB
23-07-2009, 00:18
Canon have just announced their Hybrid Image Stabilisation System (http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Canon-News/Canon-Hybrid-Image-Stabilizer.aspx). I have no doubt that this is the system that will be used on the new 24-70 and maybe even on a new 70-200.

Exciting times!
George
23-07-2009, 17:35
Canon have just announced their Hybrid Image Stabilisation System (http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Canon-News/Canon-Hybrid-Image-Stabilizer.aspx). I have no doubt that this is the system that will be used on the new 24-70 and maybe even on a new 70-200.

Exciting times!

Yes, the full info is available on the Fred Miranda rumours web site.
pearce_jj
23-07-2009, 22:38
so maybe the new 24..70 f2.8 will have some macro capabilities then? Doesn't seem that much use otherwise....