YuengLinger said:Oh for the days we could read reviews declaring, "A significant improvement, in all aspects, to an already fine lens."
Disagree somewhat. (I actually feel that way much more about sensors these days.)
The L lens sequels (Mk II, III, etc.) of the last 5 years have been largely a clear step forward:
100-400L II = that's a fine upgrade over the Mk I
35L II = stellar, that one's a mic drop accomplishment
16-35 f/2.8L III = much sharper than the II version, though 16mm / 2.8 vignetting was a step backwards
24-105 f/4L IS II = a big disappointment in comparison to the others above (it's fine, but it's not a meaningful step forward over the original)
And over that same time period, let's not forget some not-technically-sequels that are pretty damn awesome: 200-400L, 85 f/1.4L IS, 16-35 f/4L IS, 24-70 f/4L IS, 11-24L, all the tilt-shifts, etc.
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