Canon's new 24-70mm F2.8 II and stabilized wide-angle primes

[bwana]

Canon has released three EF lenses, including an updated 24-70mm F2.8 II USM. The latest version features what is promised to be a more durable body, despite being a little smaller. In addition to this high-end full-frame standard zoom, there are completely redesigned semi-fast 24mm and 28mm F2.8 primes, both of which feature USM focus motors and image stabilization.

No IS on the 24-70 which I'm sure will disappoint some.

 

[froot]

http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/02/07/Canon_24-70mm_F2p8_II_24mm_f2p8_IS_28mm_f2p8_IS

Same link ( ).... Yeah, just saw it while I was looking at the D800
Why oh why don't they add it? It would be a pretty decent addition to the lens...

 

[hilton]

I think it would have made the lens too heavy. IQ is their priority.

Get the new Tamron 24-70mm that was announced yesterday if you need Image Stability.

 

[koffiejunkie]

http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/02/07/Canon_24-70mm_F2p8_II_24mm_f2p8_IS_28mm_f2p8_ISNo IS on the 24-70 which I'm sure will disappoint some.

Damn you Cannon!

It does look nice though.

 

[hilton]

The MTF charts show the new version is significantly better than the old one.

 

[bwana]

Damn you Cannon!

It does look nice though.

At $900 more than it's predecessor it should do! I think I'll stick with my sigma for now, if there are any deficiencies with it then I haven't been able to find them.