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Lenses / Re: EF-S 15-85mm

« on: October 20, 2012, 04:06:26 AM »

I would not expect them to update the 15-85mm any time soon. 

The 15-85mm lens is just about the same price as the T4i itself, and lenses at that price point are not appealing to most Rebel/xxxD shooters.  So, likely no need for STM in that lens.  Maybe if Canon adds video AF to a higher end body, we'll see more STM lenses down the line...maybe.   But there's a trade-off - STM lenses focus more slowly than their USM counterparts, and that's going to be a turnoff for many users of high end lenses.  The 18-135mm was not USM anyway, but micromotor - STM made is smoother without a focus speed penalty.

Optically, the 15-85mm is already delivering L-series performance (though without the L-series build).  Given that, I'm not sure there's much of a need for an update.

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Thank you thank you, that was extremely helpful.

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Lenses / EF-S 15-85mm

« on: October 19, 2012, 08:49:20 PM »

Hola,


The EF-S 15-85mm turns 4 years old next year, which is quite old in technology years (in my humble opinion). So I searched these forums and this website for any news of a redone 15-85mm and found nothing, which has led me to post here.
I seek this out because Canon have just re-released the 18-135mm and I was hoping that they would do the same with the 15-85mm.


Could someone please point me in the right direction, or link me to any news available about the aforementioned lens.


Thank you for your help.




n∆te