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What lens will Canon use in the next 5D (or whatever they will call it) when it is released?

24-105 f/4L IS
19 (55.9%)
(The New) 24-70 f/28L II
9 (26.5%)
A Prime Lens
1 (2.9%)
No kit lens this round.  Selling only the body.
3 (8.8%)
Other
2 (5.9%)

Total Members Voted: 34

Voting closed: February 15, 2012, 02:51:33 PM

Author Topic: Next 5D Kit Lens  (Read 3194 times)

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Next 5D Kit Lens
« on: February 12, 2012, 02:51:33 PM »
Just curious as to what people's thoughts are concerning the next kit lens for the new 5D series that should be announced soon.  If you think a prime lens or other, state what you think it may be  ;)

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Next 5D Kit Lens
« on: February 12, 2012, 02:51:33 PM »

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Re: Next 5D Kit Lens
« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2012, 03:11:52 PM »
I'd have thought if it can be bought with a kit lens it would be an IS lens

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Re: Next 5D Kit Lens
« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2012, 05:40:07 PM »
New: 24-105 L IS II :)

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Re: Next 5D Kit Lens
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2012, 05:51:58 PM »
The EF 50mm f/1.4 II -- no #$% IS!
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Re: Next 5D Kit Lens
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2012, 07:02:03 PM »
I think Canon is stuck going with an AF lens. That's not what I would like but I think that's what will happen.

I would like to see a choice. Body only, 24-105 kit or new 24-70 f/2.8 II

Edit: 2/17 Senior Moment - I thought I said IS lens. Also probably "need" a zoom.
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Re: Next 5D Kit Lens
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2012, 07:02:03 PM »

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Re: Next 5D Kit Lens
« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2012, 07:23:33 PM »
It will either be the 24-105/4L IS or (hopefully) a newer version of it.

It will NOT be the 24-70 II, a lens that costs almost as much as the body now. It will not be a prime as they are not a general use lens.

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Re: Next 5D Kit Lens
« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2012, 07:28:22 PM »
It will either be the 24-105/4L IS or (hopefully) a newer version of it.

It will NOT be the 24-70 II, a lens that costs almost as much as the body now. It will not be a prime as they are not a general use lens.

If lens in the bundle is 700$+ off, then why not? :)

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Re: Next 5D Kit Lens
« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2012, 07:44:59 PM »
Kind of curious Canon stating they would like to promote aps-c users to FF eventually and then putting FF gear north of 2K... Assumption being aps-c users getting wealthier eventually?

Only way I would get  a 24-70 mk2 is as a kit lens on 5D mk3 or x or whatever it is going to be, if reasonably priced... My vote is also 24-105 IS as the kit lens... Perhaps the rumored high mp cam (3D?) can be bundled with the new 24-70 mk2...  IMHO...

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Re: Next 5D Kit Lens
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2012, 08:03:45 PM »
I believe that the 24-105L will remain the 'main' kit lens for the next 5D Kits lens (and I voted as such). My take on it, is that 'kit lenses' (even for the 5D level) are 'historically' a more all round lens - and perhaps a bit slower than a 'faster' lens (that's why I see the 24-70 mk II f2.8 as a more 'specialist' lens). :)

The 24-105L is a well rounded, great lens - and can be used by many FF users to capture quite a variety of beautiful photos, from landscape, to portraits, and various photo genres in between. Ok the 24-105L is not a 'dedicated lens' for those applications, but it can do a number of things 'quite well' - which is why I believe it's a good 'kit lens'.

Of course, some resellers might 'bundle' other lenses, including the 24-70 (mk I old stock or new mk II) with the next 5D.  And others might 'bundle' / reduce the price of a prime with it.   ;)

I don't have a FF camera, but I had 2 x APS-C Canon camera bodies, including the 7D.  I think the 15-85mm should be the 'kit lens' for that camera, but most times it wasn't bundled as such.  I use the 15-85mm as my general 'walk around' lens, and it's focal length and usability (IS, USM, etc) work well - though when I need a specialist application, I'll use one of my other lenses, eg UWA, 100mm USM macro, 70-300mm L, etc.

The 24-105L is the 'most similar' to the 15-85mm for full frame, and has a very good focal range.  I'm interested to read more people's thoughts / takes / perspectives. I have used a 5D, and know that many FF users find the 24-105L their 'go to lens' for many situations.

Cheers, and regards all!   8)

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Re: Next 5D Kit Lens
« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2012, 08:22:56 PM »
It will either be the 24-105/4L IS or (hopefully) a newer version of it.

It will NOT be the 24-70 II, a lens that costs almost as much as the body now. It will not be a prime as they are not a general use lens.

If lens in the bundle is 700$+ off, then why not? :)

That would be awesome... but unlikely.

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Re: Next 5D Kit Lens
« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2012, 08:22:56 PM »

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Re: Next 5D Kit Lens
« Reply #10 on: February 15, 2012, 04:35:45 AM »
I think Canon is stuck going with an AF lens. That's not what I would like but I think that's what will happen.

I would like to see a choice. Body only, 24-105 kit or new 24-70 f/2.8 II

Aren't they all AF lenses?


I'd probably say it'll be the 24-105...  but i'm hoping (real hard) its the 24-70, and at a good price...
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Re: Next 5D Kit Lens
« Reply #11 on: February 15, 2012, 04:39:05 AM »
I think Canon is stuck going with an AF lens. That's not what I would like but I think that's what will happen.

I would like to see a choice. Body only, 24-105 kit or new 24-70 f/2.8 II

Aren't they all AF lenses?


Not the tilt and shift :D
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Re: Next 5D Kit Lens
« Reply #12 on: February 15, 2012, 04:46:00 AM »
I think Canon is stuck going with an AF lens. That's not what I would like but I think that's what will happen.

I would like to see a choice. Body only, 24-105 kit or new 24-70 f/2.8 II

Aren't they all AF lenses?


Not the tilt and shift :D

Oh yeah, you make a good point... forgot those were manual only...  :-[

but arent all the listed lens choices AF?  :P *runs*
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Re: Next 5D Kit Lens
« Reply #13 on: February 15, 2012, 05:01:12 AM »
I think Canon is stuck going with an AF lens. That's not what I would like but I think that's what will happen.

I would like to see a choice. Body only, 24-105 kit or new 24-70 f/2.8 II

Aren't they all AF lenses?


Not the tilt and shift :D

Oh yeah, you make a good point... forgot those were manual only...  :-[

but arent all the listed lens choices AF?  :P *runs*

... one option is 'other' ......  ::)
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Re: Next 5D Kit Lens
« Reply #14 on: February 16, 2012, 12:24:44 AM »
I think Canon is stuck going with an AF lens. That's not what I would like but I think that's what will happen.

I would like to see a choice. Body only, 24-105 kit or new 24-70 f/2.8 II

Aren't they all AF lenses?


Not the tilt and shift :D

Oh yeah, you make a good point... forgot those were manual only...  :-[

but arent all the listed lens choices AF?  :P *runs*

... one option is 'other' ......  ::)

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