Two new EF lenses?

[Busted Knuckles]

Oops so much for a deal on a bundle.

Agree with brant. Was hoping for better charts. Will see what it does in the real world

[NFLD Stephen]

Interesting...thanks for the insight Neuro and Kayaker. I always thought (and to some degree read on-line) that most people only shot the superteles on tripods/monopods. That wouldn't suit my photo-habits as I like to hike and wouldn't particularly like to wait around in one place hoping something interesting would happen by. My wildlife/bird shots are generally opportunistic when I am travelling or hiking or just doing something else with my family. Only on special occasions am I able to predict a time or location to try for a wildlife shot (ie on whale watching tours or looking for puffins).

To avoid completely hijacking the thread...I'm going to be watching the release and reviews of both these lenses. I have the current 24-105L and 16-35L 2.8 II so I would consider upgrades to both to be welcome. Not sure I could justify any price premium, but definitely would consider. I also have the 5dIII so the camera upgrade will be watched as well. Potentially I would consider upgrading the camera and getting the new 24-105 as a bundle and selling my current versions. As for the 16-35 I would consider the upgrade or potentially changing to the f4 version depending on reviews (and of course new cost vs resale value of my current lens).

Stephen

[Busted Knuckles]

Good point on the bundle

[shutterdown]

This is an older thread, but here's a good question for Bryan....

Bryan, you exchanged the 24-105 f/4 L for the 24-70 f/4 as your preferred walk around lens, I believe.

If the second gen 24-104 f/4 turns out to be as good, optically, are you going to switch back?

[Bryan Carnathan]

Definitely!!! I'm anxious to get my hands on this one.

[Kayaker72]

Looks like the 24-105 II sacrificed sharpness in the center for slightly better edge performance. I will also say, I see less CA, and better distortion control. While both can be corrected in Post, I am a believer that everything done in post has some affect on IQ. Also, I was never impressed with the IS on V1. If that is truly up to 4 stops, that would be a huge improvement.

All that said, my 24-70 II isn't going anywhere. That is my general purpose zoom and I am loving the images I get from it.