timnosenzo Cream of the Crop 8,833 posts Likes: 14 Joined Sep 2005 Location: CT More info | Jan 05, 2010 09:12 | #31 blackhawk wrote in post #9328104  No doubt Canon got tired of the "it's not sharp" whiners. Hopefully that's true. A fast tele zoom like this is a bread and butter lens for MANY working pros. It should be without compromise. While the original version of this lens was good, there was certainly room for improvements. Hopefully this lens is a worthy replacement to the original. connecticut wedding photographer
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telles75 Goldmember  2,184 posts Joined Jan 2007 Location: Toronto More info | Jan 05, 2010 09:17 | #32 The MkI is selling for $1700, there is no way Canon will be stupid enough to charge more than $2199 for the MkII. Nikon 70-200 has always been more expensive so I doubt they will use their same pricing. Plus the Nikon remake of the 70-200 is a huge design change from the previous version, this Canon remake seems like the same thing (just improved glass elements), to me this is a stupid upgrade, I would rather see the 24-70 MkII release. I've owned a lot of glass in the past but the 24-70 2.8 and 70-200 2.8 IS are my workhorses and the reason why I switched to Nikon (cause I believe the Nikon counterparts are better ergonomically designed than the Canon ones, plus IQ is about the same, and yes you do pay a hefty price difference). Rafael T.
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Jan 05, 2010 09:22 | #33 radiohead wrote in post #9328113 Surely this can't be right: http://twitter.com/howardlucas/status/7405385074 EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM is available from the end of February 2010 priced at £2,799.99 / €3,199.99 RRP inc. VAT £2799!!!!!!!! I think for that price this f2.8 lens should go to f2.5, at least. Spinal tap anyone? Extra batteries / Rocket blower / Small tripod
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WhyFi Goldmember  2,774 posts Gallery: 246 photos Best ofs: 1 Likes: 845 Joined Apr 2008 Location: I got a castle in Brooklyn, that's where I dwell. More info | Jan 05, 2010 09:25 | #34 TheHoff wrote in post #9327924 Dammit, why didn't they use transparent aluminum instead of glass ?! Are you waving a flag to find other Trekkies? Bill is my name - I'm the most wanted man on my island, except I'm not on my island, of course. More's the pity.
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smorter Goldmember  4,506 posts Likes: 19 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia More info | Jan 05, 2010 09:34 | #35 |
SnoDork Senior Member  270 posts Joined Oct 2008 Location: East Coast - NH More info | Jan 05, 2010 09:44 | #36 TheHoff wrote in post #9327924 Dammit, why didn't they use transparent aluminum instead of glass ?!
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Jan 05, 2010 09:47 | #37 From that press release, what's new about this lens apart from the optics. I assume they've updated the IS on it as well? Some call me the Heilan' Laddie, but others call me Rob.
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Jan 05, 2010 09:48 | #38 Hand up here. Extra batteries / Rocket blower / Small tripod
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TSY87 Senior Member 637 posts Joined Sep 2009 More info | Jan 05, 2010 09:49 | #39 my thoughts exactly D700 Gripped, Nikkor 20 2.8D, Sigma 50 1.4, Rokinon 85 1.4, Nikkor 105 2.8 Micro VR, Nikkor 70-200 2.8 VR2, SB-900
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rvdw98 Goldmember  1,592 posts Joined Jul 2008 Location: Netherlands More info | Jan 05, 2010 09:50 | #40 Faolan wrote in post #9328298 From that press release, what's new about this lens apart from the optics. I assume they've updated the IS on it as well? Yep, it has a new gen 4 stop IS now. Roy
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CALImagery Goldmember  3,375 posts Likes: 2 Joined Apr 2008 Location: O-H More info | Jan 05, 2010 09:51 | #41 There seems to be better optics, a wider zoom ring, and a reduced MFD. Anything else? Christian
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sonnyc Cream of the Crop 5,175 posts Likes: 36 Joined Jun 2005 Location: san jose More info | Jan 05, 2010 09:54 | #42 |
radiohead Goldmember  1,372 posts Joined Jun 2006 Location: Hampshire, UK More info | Jan 05, 2010 09:55 | #43  Permanent banThe UK/Euro press release does indeed state £2799 ($4515) Guy Collier Photography - Documentary Wedding Photographer
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District_History_Fan Goldmember 2,286 posts Likes: 1 Joined Dec 2008 More info | I'm betting $2400...
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rvdw98 Goldmember 1,592 posts Joined Jul 2008 Location: Netherlands More info | Jan 05, 2010 09:58 | #45 radiohead wrote in post #9328359 The UK/Euro press release does indeed state £2799 ($4515) http://gtvone.com …200mm-f2-8l-is-ii-usm-yes That'll separate the men from the boys. Roy
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