The outrage culture just kills me. Driven by social media need to have SOMETHING to say. It’s not interesting to just say nice things.
The lens, arguably on track to be one of Canon’s best, already setting off the crybullies because it extends. Jeezus.
In a few weeks, Canon is going release a Pro mirrorless body. It will have IBIS, dual slots, full 4K, and other features that the entirety of the internet whined for.
And anyone who thinks the crybabies won’t find some other feature to set about spitting out their pacifiers and caterwauling about and proclaiming the product USELESS doesn’t understand the interwebs.
When using a lens built for action in a dusty or misty situation, having a truly weather-sealed lens is just one less thing to worry about.
As mentioned by others, Canon's 70-200mm lenses have historically been internal-zooming, so coming to a gear forum that has been discussing Canon gear for years to comment, question, or even grumble about a huge change in design does not seem, to me, to be participating in "outrage culture...to have SOMETHING to say."
On the other hand, scolding people who are discussing a big change that doesn't bother
you in the least, does seem to be a perfect example of trying to shut down any type of disagreement with
your point of view.
It would be just as annoying to hear somebody say, "Oh, why are all these so-called photographers fussing and whining about fitting all their lenses in their satchels--instead of focusing on performance like I do."