Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS in Development? [CR1]

Craig
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We've heard from a few different places over the last few months that an EF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS is currently under development. At the time of the EF 24-70 f/2.8L II launch, there was a lot of talk that an IS version of the lens existed. We had then heard Canon planned to have 4 new versions of the 24-70 focal range. We got the EF 24-70 f/4L IS, which surprised a lot of people and then the EF 24-105 f/3.5-5.6 IS STM arrived, which we consider the basic focal range with a little bit of a broader appeal. We do have the EF 24-105 f/4L IS, but it's not part of the new lens designs at Canon.

With Nikon rumored to be finishing development on a Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 PF VR, it seems unlikely Canon would leave such a lens out of their lineup, a lineup they're very proud of.

We're also told that an IS version of the EF 24-70 f/2.8L II would not replace the non-stabilized version, and would probably cost a lot.

There is no timetable and some grains of salt are probably required with this one.

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Craig is the founder and editorial director for Canon Rumors. He has been writing about all things Canon for more than 17 years. When he's not writing, you can find him shooting professional basketball and travelling the world looking for the next wildlife adventure. The Canon EOS R1 is his camera of choice.
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