70-200 f/4 successor?

AdamJL · 27th of June 2006 (Tue)

Hi all

Just curious if anyone thinks Canon will release an IS version of the popular lens above?

The lens is probably selling quite well right now, so they don't need to really, but with competitors releasing their own version of IS in the camera rather than the lens, I think Canon need to upgrade their entire lens range to IS soon.

That or release an IS body (which might upset a few people who have recently purchased expensive IS lenses!)
Any thoughts? Photokina is just around the corner!

PAFC2004 · 27th of June 2006 (Tue)

The 70-200 f/2.8 IS exists. Producing an f/4 70-200 IS would take away some of the market for the 2.8 IS IMO.

SuzyView · 27th of June 2006 (Tue)

People will pay the extra for the 2.8 IS, Canon probably has already considered the matter closed. I think Canon is working on new lenses with ISO under 4.0, but the success of the 70-200 IS and for those who don't need the larger ISO, the 4.0 is a wonderful lens, not so expensive.

AdamJL · 27th of June 2006 (Tue)

The difference in price between the 2.8 IS and 4 is quite large though (like 125%)

(P.S. Suzie, I think you meant aperture, not ISO?)

I'm not that fussed about 2.8 to be honest, I don't think I'd ever go that large/fast.
f4 is fine for me, and I would have Canon's babies (painful I know) if they made an IS version of the f4.

And I think Canon will eventually have to bite the bullet in regards to eating into the 2.8 market. As I mentioned, if other companies are offering something better than Canon, well what choice will they have?

IMO, Canon should definitely do it... but knowing them, because of their brand and market share, they'll do it later rather than sooner because they don't have to.

SuzyView · 27th of June 2006 (Tue)

You're right. Fixed. Thanks.

I am so surprised that no one here works for Canon R&D. Can't we send a spy in there that speaks Japanese and get a scoop? I agree, Canon takes their time, only coming to terms with market competition when Nikon or others come up with something big. Even then, I was surprised the price of the 5D didn't take a nose dive when Nikon came out with the D200. Well, Canon did respond with a less expensive introduction of the 30D, but lenses are totally different. People are still paying top dollar for used ones. So, development of something like a f4 IS may never come.

TGrits10 · 27th of June 2006 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamJL

I'm not that fussed about 2.8 to be honest, I don't think I'd ever go that large/fast.
f4 is fine for me, and I would have Canon's babies (painful I know) if they made an IS version of the f4.

You may prefer IS for the handholding task, but there's already a 2.8 in the ~$1000 range and it would take a veritable groundswell of demand for Canon to squeeze two lenses into that slot between the f/4 and the f/2.8 IS. Shoot, an F/4 IS would be bigger, heavier, and costlier than the f/2.8, and less flexible to boot (IS is useless on moving targets.). IS is an expensive crutch, big apertures are the real deal. a lens with both is worth its weight in gold.

AdamJL · 24th of August 2006 (Thu)

Does this mean I the winz0r?!

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=207349

What's my prize?

TheSteveMadden · 24th of August 2006 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamJL

Does this mean I the winz0r?!

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=207349

What's my prize?

You get to have CANON's baby per your original promise.

AdamJL · 24th of August 2006 (Thu)

Jesus, maybe it's time I edited that

CyberDyneSystems · 24th of August 2006 (Thu)

Your official "No Prize" is in the mail!

We'll also contact the fertility clinic for you

grego · 24th of August 2006 (Thu)

Funny Jake!! I still didn't get my "No Prize" in the mail for my winning "nothing" a few weeks ago.

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AdamJL Goldmember Join Date: May 2006 Location: 'Straya Posts: 4,302	70-200 f/4 successor? Hi all Just curious if anyone thinks Canon will release an IS version of the popular lens above? The lens is probably selling quite well right now, so they don't need to really, but with competitors releasing their own version of IS in the camera rather than the lens, I think Canon need to upgrade their entire lens range to IS soon. That or release an IS body (which might upset a few people who have recently purchased expensive IS lenses!) Any thoughts? Photokina is just around the corner! __________________ Gear coming soon

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PAFC2004 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 1,084 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 70-200 f/4 successor? The 70-200 f/2.8 IS exists. Producing an f/4 70-200 IS would take away some of the market for the 2.8 IS IMO. __________________ Canon 5D MKii \|Canon 350D \| EF 17-40L \| EF 70-200 2.8L \| 580EX II \| 430EX \| EF 1.4x T/C II \| EF 50 1.8II \| Q6600 + 8800 Ultra

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SuzyView Ms Moderator and Grandma Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern VA Posts: 31,487 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 70-200 f/4 successor? People will pay the extra for the 2.8 IS, Canon probably has already considered the matter closed. I think Canon is working on new lenses with ISO under 4.0, but the success of the 70-200 IS and for those who don't need the larger ISO, the 4.0 is a wonderful lens, not so expensive. __________________ Suzie - Still Speaking Canonese! *5D2* *7D & G12, the new iPad, iPhone 5 , 5 L's & 2 Primes* 23 bags - 4 Domke, 3 Lowepro, 1 Crumpler, 2 Tamrac, 5 Kata, 3 Thinktanks, 1 Pelican, 1 Tenba bag, 1 Epiphanie Paris & 2 Coach Handbag! And no excuses. My children are the reason, but it's the passion that drives me to get the perfect image of everything. My Gear and Wishes

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AdamJL Goldmember Join Date: May 2006 Location: 'Straya Posts: 4,302	Re: 70-200 f/4 successor? The difference in price between the 2.8 IS and 4 is quite large though (like 125%) (P.S. Suzie, I think you meant aperture, not ISO?) I'm not that fussed about 2.8 to be honest, I don't think I'd ever go that large/fast. f4 is fine for me, and I would have Canon's babies (painful I know) if they made an IS version of the f4. And I think Canon will eventually have to bite the bullet in regards to eating into the 2.8 market. As I mentioned, if other companies are offering something better than Canon, well what choice will they have? IMO, Canon should definitely do it... but knowing them, because of their brand and market share, they'll do it later rather than sooner because they don't have to. __________________ Gear coming soon

27th of June 2006 (Tue)	#5
SuzyView Ms Moderator and Grandma Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern VA Posts: 31,487 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 70-200 f/4 successor? You're right. Fixed. Thanks. I am so surprised that no one here works for Canon R&D. Can't we send a spy in there that speaks Japanese and get a scoop? I agree, Canon takes their time, only coming to terms with market competition when Nikon or others come up with something big. Even then, I was surprised the price of the 5D didn't take a nose dive when Nikon came out with the D200. Well, Canon did respond with a less expensive introduction of the 30D, but lenses are totally different. People are still paying top dollar for used ones. So, development of something like a f4 IS may never come. __________________ Suzie - Still Speaking Canonese! *5D2* *7D & G12, the new iPad, iPhone 5 , 5 L's & 2 Primes* 23 bags - 4 Domke, 3 Lowepro, 1 Crumpler, 2 Tamrac, 5 Kata, 3 Thinktanks, 1 Pelican, 1 Tenba bag, 1 Epiphanie Paris & 2 Coach Handbag! And no excuses. My children are the reason, but it's the passion that drives me to get the perfect image of everything. My Gear and Wishes

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AdamJL Goldmember Join Date: May 2006 Location: 'Straya Posts: 4,302	Re: 70-200 f/4 successor? Does this mean I the winz0r?! http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=207349 What's my prize? __________________ Gear coming soon

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grego Cream of the Crop Join Date: May 2005 Location: UCLA Posts: 8,819 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 70-200 f/4 successor? Funny Jake!! I still didn't get my "No Prize" in the mail for my winning "nothing" a few weeks ago. __________________ Go UCLA!! \|Gear\|SportsShooter\|Flickr\|

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