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Canon Announces EF 16-35 f/2.8L III & EF 24-105 f/4L IS II

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<strong>From the 5D Mark IV Press Release:</strong>

In addition to the new EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR, Canon is also introducing two EF-Series L-series lenses as well as a variety of EOS accessories. The new EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens features a large diameter GMO dual surface aspherical lens and ground aspherical lens, f/2.8 aperture throughout the entire zoom range, fluorine coating, improved durability and is dust and water resistant. The new EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM Standard Zoom lens features an improved four-stop image stabilization as well as ghosting and flare reduction with air sphere coating. The Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens is scheduled to be available late in October for an estimated retail price of $2,199.00 and the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM  Standard Zoom Lens is scheduled to be available in late October for an estimated retail price of $1,099.00.</p>
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<p>Preorder Links Below</p>
<p><strong>Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM

</strong><em>Shipping in late October, 2016</em><strong>

</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>USA </strong><em>$2199</em><strong>:</strong> <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1274708-REG/canon_ef_16_35mm_f_2_8l_iii.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2bPL0jq">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/CA16353.html?KBID=64393">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/2bkKGfQ">Canon Store</a> | <a href="http://mpex.com/canon-ef-16-35mm-f-2-8l-iii-lens.html?acc=3">Midwest Photo</a></li>
<li><strong>UK </strong><em>£2349</em><strong>:</strong> <a href="http://tidd.ly/97c26534">Park Cameras</a> | <strong>Germany:</strong> Calumet</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM

</strong><em>Shipping in late October, 2016</em><strong>

</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>USA </strong><em>$1099</em><strong>:</strong> <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1274709-REG/canon_ef_24_105mm_f_4l_is.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2bpjIRq">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/CA241052.html?KBID=64393">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/2bIZnYi">Canon Store</a> | <a href="http://mpex.com/canon-ef-24-105mm-f-4l-is-ii-lens.html?acc=3">Midwest Photo</a></li>
<li><strong>UK </strong><em>£1129</em><strong>:</strong> <a href="http://tidd.ly/c633e78d">Park Cameras</a> | <strong>Germany:</strong> Calumet</li>
</ul>

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MTF'S!!

16-35 II

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16-35 III

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16-35/4

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That's a pretty massive improvement on the 16-35 III. It looks just as good if not better than the 16-35 f/4 except at f/2.8. Should be a killer lens, will have to wait and see the coma, though a little expensive compared to the competition.

The 24-105 is a little bit of a let down. It really doesn't look that much better. Maybe a little bit in the corners, but that's it. Though I want to see some sample images of the bokeh, star burst and flare since the original lacked in those areas.
 
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nightscape123 said:
That's a pretty massive improvement on the 16-35 III. It looks just as good if not better than the 16-35 f/4 except at f/2.8. Should be a killer lens, will have to wait and see the coma, though a little expensive compared to the competition.

The 24-105 is a little bit of a let down. It really doesn't look that much better. Maybe a little bit in the corners, but that's it. Though I want to see some sample images of the bokeh, star burst and flare since the original lacked in those areas.
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Waiting for lens tip to test the 16-35. The 24-105 sharpness not much improved, but the press release is saying less vignetting than previous version.
 
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Prior to pricing being announced, I was hopeful that this new 16-35 might drive down the street price of used f/4 variants. Hopeful that a number of f/4 owners ditch that lens to get the latest/greatest. However, I'm figuring the $2200 price tag just puts these two lenses in clearly different markets.
 
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That 16-35 improvement looks impressive! Now I wait for coma testing as that will determine whether the f2.8 or the f4 will be my next UWA lens. I suspect the coma will be 'good enough' for me and it will be a matter of how long do I have to wait until I can afford it :o
 
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Luds34 said:
Prior to pricing being announced, I was hopeful that this new 16-35 might drive down the street price of used f/4 variants. Hopeful that a number of f/4 owners ditch that lens to get the latest/greatest. However, I'm figuring the $2200 price tag just puts these two lenses in clearly different markets.
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2200$?? You lucky guys over there....

It will cost 2625€ in Germany... (close to 3000$!)

I guess the replacement of my old Mark II will have to wait a bit..
 
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