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Some traders in Europe claim that it is going to appear in September, but I don't know if this information is reliable.
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I think the last rumor was towards September. I have been waiting so long for this lens I am considering the 24-105 F4. That combined with Canon quality issues of late I might postpone my purchase till next year and get the 24-105 now
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I give you a little hint (that is not a joke):
Wait for the new 24-70 2.8 II. It´s very sharp with no visible CA´s and the AF works in combination with the 5D Mark III and 1D X super super fast.
Canon stopped the production, because I and a few other photographers under NDA report some problems that occours only in the production models. My prototype is not effected. We send in some additional wishes to.
Hope that Canon do their best for this lens.
Canon told me that the lens maybe hit the market mid september 2012.
If I compare this lens (prototype) with the new Tamron all I can say: Wait and buy the Canon 24-70 2.8 II if you have the money or if you earn your money with photography.
No further information is given (NDA).
Wait for the new 24-70 2.8 II. It´s very sharp with no visible CA´s and the AF works in combination with the 5D Mark III and 1D X super super fast.
Canon stopped the production, because I and a few other photographers under NDA report some problems that occours only in the production models. My prototype is not effected. We send in some additional wishes to.
Hope that Canon do their best for this lens.
Canon told me that the lens maybe hit the market mid september 2012.
If I compare this lens (prototype) with the new Tamron all I can say: Wait and buy the Canon 24-70 2.8 II if you have the money or if you earn your money with photography.
No further information is given (NDA).
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I'd suggest holding on from buying anything else if you can unless you are losing business or precious family moments by not having this lens in your kit.
By all accounts it's going to be a stellar lens - let Canon fix whatever bugs that need fixing and you'll have a lens for years to enjoy.
Disclaimer - I do not work for Canon
By all accounts it's going to be a stellar lens - let Canon fix whatever bugs that need fixing and you'll have a lens for years to enjoy.
Disclaimer - I do not work for Canon
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The official release date from Canon, http://www.canon.co.uk/About_Us/Press_Centre/Press_Releases/Consumer_News/Cameras_Accessories/Updated_sales_start_date_EF_24_70mm_lens.aspx, is September 2012. But the lens has so far been delayed twice...
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I'm also putting off buying anything at the moment, just patiently waiting for this lens to make an appearance...Have to say though, with the QC issues at Canon over the last year, I will be adding 6 months to the release date before buying it.
Probably, like many my faith in Canon has been shaken, too many recalls, delays, issues.
I'm not a pro, so I don't make money from my purchases, I also move between countries, which creates warranty issues...
Probably, like many my faith in Canon has been shaken, too many recalls, delays, issues.
I'm not a pro, so I don't make money from my purchases, I also move between countries, which creates warranty issues...
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M.ST said:
NDA? Here's how the lens performs and here's when it's coming out, but I can't tell you anything, I'm NDA
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jondave said:
For sure - the 24-105 has IS, and requiring exactly f/2.8 with IS while being unable to compensate otherwise is a rare case indeed. Class leading IQ on the other hand would do its thing in every single picture.
How many of the customers would actually use it at shutter speeds where IS makes a difference? Subject motion and/or the use of those new RT-flashes oder bigger units come to mind.
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To: bdunbar79
I only give you some hints. I don´t describe the technical and optical problems and let out a lot of informations.
I don´t give you any informations what prototype(s) hits the market.
I don´t say anything before Canon announce the introduction of the lens for the first time.
And I don´t post pictures made with the 1D X, 1 Ds Mark III, 5D Mark III and 5D Mark II.
This website lives form hints gives by photographers or the producers.
I only give you some hints. I don´t describe the technical and optical problems and let out a lot of informations.
I don´t give you any informations what prototype(s) hits the market.
I don´t say anything before Canon announce the introduction of the lens for the first time.
And I don´t post pictures made with the 1D X, 1 Ds Mark III, 5D Mark III and 5D Mark II.
This website lives form hints gives by photographers or the producers.
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