Quote Originally Posted by HDNitehawk View Post
I would bet the kit lens it will be paired with will be a non L lens as well.
I had thought that, as well. The 28-135mm would be a logical choice. But, the available kits are with the 24-105L.

There was a recent patent for an updated 28-135mm, I wonder if that was intended as the kit lens (the current 28-135 is a little long in the tooth), but they couldn't get it ready in time, whereas there's a well-established production line for the 24-105L. Plus, it serves as a 'gateway' L-series lens.