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    Canon 70-200 series lens update?



    I read a few rumors that Canon would be coming out with a 70-200 update callingthe new models70-200 "II". There was also a rumor about a 24-70 upgrade. Has anyone heard if these rumors are true and if so, when Canon will introduce the new models?

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    The 70-200.. assuming you're talking about the 2.8 IS, I can't see what they'd really change except maybe some new glass and with the fact it's already a pretty penny for the lens who knows.


    24-70 I could see them slapping on the new IS possibly? But it's already heavy, so that'd be one crazy heavy walk around lens.



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    The rumors site is not here, it's at http://www.canonrumors.com.


    Canon will announce stuff when Canon will announce stuff. If you want facts, you'll hear it on the news page of Bryan's site. If you want the chitter-chatter leading up to it, keep an ear to the rumors site.


    Canon is reportedly making an announcement on 9/29/09. If it's a camera, there are typically 1-3 lenses announced with new cameras. Two EF-S zoom lenses and one EF macro prime got announced with the 7D at the beginning of the month. The 14/2.8II was announced with the 5D2, the EF-S 18-200 was announced with the 50D, etc. If they're ready to update a 70-200, it could include their new Hybrid IS technology; I don't suspect their sub-wavelength coatings would make as much sense in a telephoto lens.
    We're a Canon/Profoto family: five cameras, sixteen lenses, fifteen Profoto lights, too many modifiers.

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    I read the post awhile ago and I can't remember if they were referring to the 2.8 IS or all 4 versions of the 70-200.

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    If they did release a new2.8 IS I think it would make sense torelease a 2.8 non-IS also, that way if we can't afford the 2.8 IS there is a high qualityalternative.

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    If I look at this from a company standpoint, i.e. what would make me lots of money, I can totally see the 70-200 2.8 IS getting an update. Put the new IS on it, make it faster maybe if possible, whatever minor improvements they can possibly make. It's "THE" lens for a lot of people and, therefore, a lot of people would gladly trapple each other on the way to the store to get it.

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    I can't see it getting any faster, not only is there pretty much nill precedence for it the damned thing's already a brick... new IS would make sense, but faster than 2.8? Doubt it.

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    Now that I put my new body/lens purchases on hold until Spring most likely (if I can hold out that long)... I'm hoping they update the 24-70 to Hybrid IS 2.8 or possibly 2!? But that's me dreaming!


    If they release a new 70-200.. I might have to sell mine! But honestly, I'd hope they'd make the 2.8 lighter just a bit.. that thing is a beast to hand hold for awhile!

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    I have been waiting to buy the 70-200 F4L IS within the next month. I walked into one of the major camera sellers in Australia (Ted's Camera Store) for a price check and they told me this lens is marked as 'runout' on their systems. I told them this must be a mistake and if anything is being 'runout' I would have expected it to be the 2.8 (with perhaps a newer IS). But they insisted if this lens is marked as 'runout' then their product manager knows something. I checked with them and none of the other 70-200 canon series was marked as 'runout'. So that leaves me wondering if I should wait to see if a new version will be announced in the next few weeks (part of me still thinks they made a mistake) ....

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    i think IS is a great extra to have. if they could put it on all normal lens (50mm) i would take one any time!





    the thign i like about it is that you can see it through the viewfinder. i feel very uneasy seeing all this shake w/o IS.


    with is, i see slow movements, and makes me sure of myself that i will get a good shot.

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