Could be
We're told to expect 2 new Macro lenses to be launched. Possibly in August with the new SLR(s).
EF 100 f/2.8 IS Macro
EF 200mm f/3.5L IS Macro
We're told the current 100 Macro would remain current for the time being. There won't be an update to an EF-S macro.
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Agreed, if they keep the non-IS lens current, then there will be a big price difference. An extra 40-60% is typical for IS where there is a choice (e.g., the 70-200mm zooms).
It really depends on how sharp the new one turns out to be.
If IQ is identical to the old one and the new IS is usable for handheld macro shots, then definitely buy the new one.
Otherwise, the old one is just an ***amazing*** lens (still my favorite). Not all that versatile on a crop sensor body (view is like a 160mm prime on a FF), but incredible for its stated purpose. Mine isn’t always on my camera, but I always have it with me.
looks like a pretty powerful macro lineup if the old 100mm also stays in production.
my only question is: how big and heavy is the 200mm L IS going to be? last time I checked most people deign not to handhold the 180 macro even …
I think adding the ‘L’ would require a more expensive build and weather sealing. So that might add a few hundred that prosumers don’t want to pay and take the 100 2.8 macro away from being ‘that super-sharp cheap lens’
And it sounds eco-friendly too, although in no way could it be.