I am hoping it makes it cheaper. I would love to have the L version, but at over $1000 with the IS, it is a bit pricey, IMO. I am waiting to hear from Bryan with a review, but it isn't faster than the old one, it isn't longer in focal length. Unless it is noticeably sharper or IS in that lens is a revelation, I don't see the better build quality being worth almost twice the money.


OTOH, if someone wants to buy me the new L version, I would humbly accept it, mainly not to hurt your feelings. []