Alexlin said:
Etienne said:
Every time there's a new L lens, a slew of people say that it isn't needed because the current one is just so damn good. Then the reviews come out showing (usually) that the new one blows the old one away.
Maybe Canon knows a thing or two that the fans don't?
Agree and it makes sense.
The must say the old lens perfect cuz they are the existing user. ;D and if the new comes, the old lens likely are not the best anymore.
Obviously, neither the F/2.8 nor F/4 are perfect.
Also, sometimes materials/components are reaching end of life and just will not be available in a year or two,,,,, at which point Canon would have to re-do the design.... and if they do, then they will take advantage of newer materials, design tools, coatings, and higher precision machining to release an updated version, and it will be superior to the old one....
I have the 70-200 F4 IS lens. It is a great lens.... one of the best light telephoto lenses out there..... and I have no doubt that the new one will be significantly better. Will I buy one? Probably not... but then again the market for this lens is not existing owners, it is mostly new purchasers..... the same people who would have bought the old one, and for all those people it is like getting a free upgrade.
Lenses have steadily improved in quality. This is just another bump up the ladder.