Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III Information Ahead of Tonight's Announcement

[Canon Rumors Guy]

Here’s some additional information about the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III ahead of tonight’s announcement.</p>
<p><strong>Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III Information:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the entire zoom range.</li>
<li>Canon’s air sphere coating (ASC) minimizes ghosting and flare.</li>
<li>Optical image stabilization at up to 3.5 stops of shake correction.</li>
<li>Flourine coating on front and rear elements to help reduce smears and fingerprints</li>
<li>Highly resistant to dust and water and improved durability even in harsh conditions.</li>
<li>Inner focusing system with ring ultra sonic motor.</li>
<li>Full-time manual focus.</li>
<li>One flourite element and five UD elements for high image quality.</li>
<li>Minimum focusing distance of 3.9ft/1.2m</li>
<li>USD price of $2099</li>
</ul>
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[noms78]

3.5 stops? The II had 4 stops

 

[ethanz]

Which of those details does the II not have?

 

[Etienne]

This looks more like a refresh than an update.

 

[ahsanford]

Shocked at $2099 initial asking unless it doesn't include the tripod ring or something. A non-trivial amount of money is being left on the table here.

- A

 

[ahsanford]

The bullet point differences with the two lenses are odd:

• f/4L IS II got mention of a IS Mode 3, increased blade count, curved blades, etc. --> f/2.8L IS III did not
  
  
• f/2.8L IS III got mention of ASC coating, internal focusing, etc. and the f/4L IS II did not

I'm sure the leaks are accurate at this point, but I'm guessing they are under-reporting feature information here.

And still no mention of the tripod ring being included or not (just a picture) or anything about the hood, a CPL window, etc.

- A

 

[lexptr]

Aaaand the hope for lower MFD is gone too...

 

[Act444]

So, the current version also has one flourite element and 5 UD elements...

ASC coating may be new, though.

 

[ahsanford]

The only major unknowns now would be:

• MTF
• The hood situation -- CPL window?
• The tripod ring situation -- still included, or is selling it separately how they got the price down?
• IS -- did we get Mode 3 like the f/4L IS II? Is it quieter for video?
• Performance with teleconverters
• Filter diameter -- 77 or 82?
• Weight

Did I miss anything?

- A

 

[lexptr]

It is possible, they hide something. Look at the leaked images… the f4 is shown from the side, where you see all switches and the tripod ring. The f2.8 - from above. Minimum is revealed.
Well going to try to sleep now. Still hope for surprises tomorrow

UPD: I'm blind... this post have the picture from the side. Regular IS, regular tripod ring. No surprises.

 

[neuroanatomist]

3.5 stops? The II had 4 stops

There is now a CIPA standardized method for determining the effectiveness of IS/VC/etc., whereas there wasn't before. In general, manufacturer ratings are lower with the new standard.

I'd guess they improved the IS system on the f/4, and didn't change the IS in the f/2.8.

 

[ahsanford]

I'd guess they improved the IS system on the f/4, and didn't change the IS in the f/2.8.

Looks like a good guess. See anything missing on the f/2.8L IS III that we've already seen on the f/4L IS II?

I'll give a hint with a close-up. I guess top of the line features don't always go on the top of the line lenses. :-[

- A

 

[minaz]

All good, but I really would like the MTF! That is the key piece of the puzzle missing, everything else is frankly not a surprise, I mean what else could happen, its a lens...

Here’s some additional information about the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III ahead of tonight’s announcement.</p>
<p><strong>Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III Information:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the entire zoom range.</li>
<li>Canon’s air sphere coating (ASC) minimizes ghosting and flare.</li>
<li>Optical image stabilization at up to 3.5 stops of shake correction.</li>
<li>Flourine coating on front and rear elements to help reduce smears and fingerprints</li>
<li>Highly resistant to dust and water and improved durability even in harsh conditions.</li>
<li>Inner focusing system with ring ultra sonic motor.</li>
<li>Full-time manual focus.</li>
<li>One flourite element and five UD elements for high image quality.</li>
<li>Minimum focusing distance of 3.9ft/1.2m</li>
<li>USD price of $2099</li>
</ul>
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[CDD28]

I find it hard to believe that the photo posted today on the main page is the actual v3. It looks like a photoshopped version of a stock photo of the v2. It looks exactly the same as the v2, and usually Canon will at least make a slight design change.

The lack of specifics is also striking when we basically know everything there is to know about the f/4 v2. Maybe they're going to hold off on the v3 announcement for a while and just announce the f/4 tomorrow.

 

[LostBoyNZ]

The product page for this one is up now too at https://www.canon.co.nz/camera-lenses/ef-70-200mm-f-2-8l-is-iii-usm

 

[Antono Refa]

The bullet point differences with the two lenses are odd:

• f/4L IS II got mention of a IS Mode 3, increased blade count, curved blades, etc. --> f/2.8L IS III did not
  
  
• f/2.8L IS III got mention of ASC coating, internal focusing, etc. and the f/4L IS II did not

I'm sure the leaks are accurate at this point, but I'm guessing they are under-reporting feature information here.

I agree. The f/4L IS mkI is internally zooming & focusing, I very much doubt the mkII doesn't.

 

[whothafunk]

is this a f*cking joke?

 

[Aussie shooter]

It's a refresh. Not really an update. Not surprising for a lot of us as it was always going to be difficult to make any big improvements to the mk2. Most of the changes will be thi gs people won't notice but will improve things on the manufacturing end. That's my guess anyway.

 

[tron]

I see no reason to upgrade from the current release lenses (f4L IS and f2.8L IS II) ...

By the way these are the characteristics they already had:
Canon 70-200 f2.8L IS II

-EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
-Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/32
-One Fluorite Element & Five UD Elements
-Super Spectra Coating
-Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor AF System
-Optical Image Stabilizer
-Internal Focus, Focus Range Limiter
-Weather-Sealed Construction
-Detachable, Rotatable Tripod Collar
-Rounded 8-Blade Diaphragm
-Optical Design 23 Elements in 19 Groups

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Lens

-EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
-Aperture Range f/4 to f/32
-One Fluorite Element and Two UD Elements
-Super Spectra Coating
-Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor AF System
-Optical Image Stabilizer
-Internal Focus, Focus Range Limiter
-Weather-Sealed Construction
-Rounded 8-Blade Diaphragm


Already internal focus, already rounded blades, etc, etc...

 

[Antono Refa]

It's a refresh.

Painting a fence with new color is a refresh.

Painting a lens a slightly different shade and calling it a new version is, like, WTF?