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<p><strong>From Photo.net
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Apparently Canon is testing a new 28-135 Lens. This is a direct quote I received via email.</span></strong></p>
<blockquote><p>Canon is currently performing research, prototyping & testing new 28-135mm F4 L IS; less wide angle and more telephoto. Engineering says it would require 2 extra LD glass elements; shifting price to an additional $800 CAD of the original 28-135mm MSRP. such a lens would cost and estimated $1549 MSRP. It is also Canons next generation Image Stabilization will be released; called “IS2″, where the two additional long magnets are present, where larger float distance of separation between groups; yielding up to now 5 stops of effective stabilization; both in longitudinal and lateral vibrations will be dampened. IS2 will consume approximately 20% battery power.</p></blockquote>
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<li>Mount: EF</li>
<li>Focal length 28 – 135 mm IS2 II</li>
<li>Maximum aperture F4.0 w/ IS</li>
<li>Minimum aperture F22</li>
<li>Lens construction 21 elements in 14 groups</li>
<li>Diaphragm blades 8</li>
<li>Image stabilizer 4-stops tested</li>
<li>AF actuator Ring USM (full-time manual focus built-in)</li>
<li>Filter diameter 82 mm</li>
<li>Dimensions (dia x len) 88.5 x 112 mm</li>
<li>Weight 730g EST.</li>
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<p><strong>Source: </strong><a href="http://photo.net/equipment/canon/24-105/"><strong>http://photo.net/equipment/canon/24-105/</strong></a></p>
<p><em>thanks kwannon</em></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>