I've had my 24-70 for about 5 months and I gotta say this lens would be hard to improve upon. I don't miss IS in it. I think the big complaint most have about this lens is size/weight and IS isn't going to solve that. I imagine when they upgrade this lens, the subwave length coating will be the major difference. My one complaint is lens flare.
I'm sure it will involve weight if there is IS. BTW why it produce FLARE? Filter Brand? Have you callobrated to suit BODY?
No filter. All lenses will produce flare with light hitting the lens. Some control it better than others. I've noticed some harsh flare when shooting scenes with street lights at night.
It won't be heavier for sure. Look @ 70-200 f4 IS, it's lighter :)
hotsecretary:It won't be heavier for sure. Look @ 70-200 f4 IS, it's lighter :)
F4 construction vs F2.8 is absolutely not the same.
The 2.8 is a tank, the 4 is not so much but still a great lens. And I've been told a lot sharper IQ.
Also .. as mentioned, yes I was comparing 2.8 vs 4.. not 4 vs 4 with IS :) I just assume with the newer glass, HIS, etc it'll be lighter.
And there's a CR2 that the 70-200 2.8 IS II is coming :)
I vote YES for a 24-70mm f/2.8 IS. Come on, 2 OZ you can't hardly tell that differance.
If they were to come out with such a lens a 70-200mm f/2.8 IS II would probablly be right beside it.
John.
Fast Glass:I vote YES for a 24-70mm f/2.8 IS. Come on, 2 OZ you can't hardly tell that differance.
I vote yes also. I probably wouldn't get the IS version, but a new IS version would maybe mean a price drop of the non IS making it affordable for me! haha
weight will not be a problem, price will be (at least for some)
24-70 f/2.8L IS, why not? It compliments the 70-200 f/2.8 L IS very well.
They don't have to discontinue the 24-70mm, Canon could have two versions of this lens like the the 70-200's line-up. That way there is more variety for people to choose from. One for those that can't afford the new IS version or don't need IS and the other that want the best.
Rodger:but a new IS version would maybe mean a price drop of the non IS making it affordable for me
Although I agree this would be fantastic. I doubt having IS added would mean a price drop of the existing 24-70. If anything I would see the older model staying at the same price and the new model being in a different, and much higher, price category altogether.
... but I suppose we can dream... cant we?
Haha then dream I will!
To me the 24-70 is the best value L lens. It is my most used lens by far and the least expensive L lens in my kit.