Canon 24-70 f/2.8L IS on the distant horizon

http://www.canonrumors​.com …-a-working-prototype-cr2/

Any guesses as to pricing on this puppy, given that we now have the 24-70 II and 24-70 f/4 IS as benchmarks? I'll kick it off with a guess of $3200 as pre-order pricing, dropping down to an even $3000 after a month or two of being available.

I think I just wee'd a little bit from excitement!

interlopr wrote in post #15387688
I think I just wee'd a little bit from excitement!

It is the mythical unicorn.

yes 2014 - people hwo want to buy this can wait while others will cash on the low prices of the holiday season and hopefully take some good pics of the new mkII/old mki lens

I am expecting sticker shock.

$3000 easily.

Wonder what the max mag will be. That new f/4 IS was a really pleasant surprise in that department.

i'm waiting for this (i've been waiting for this for years, what's a couple more years)

Suddenly, IS (VC) won't be useless on a 24-70mm 2.8 anymore

The 2.8 II is 2.3k, the f4 IS is 1.5K, I'll guess $3899.

Rush87 wrote in post #15391442
Suddenly, IS (VC) won't be useless on a 24-70mm 2.8 anymore

Wow!!! What a great point!

It's nice to know I'm not the only one watching the turn-coats.

I'll guess $2,699.

Rush87 wrote in post #15391442
Suddenly, IS (VC) won't be useless on a 24-70mm 2.8 anymore

Still useless to me. Won't be interested in the IS version unless its optically better.

Canon's made a few missteps this past year, but at least they are looking to correct some of them.

In all honesty, I really don't see the need for IS on a 24-70 lens. 70-200...yes.