Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II Information Ahead of Tonight's Announcement

[Canon Rumors]

Here’s some additional information about the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II ahead of tonight’s announcement.</p>
<p><strong>Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II Information:</strong></p>
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<li>Optical image stabilization at up to 5 stops of shake correction.</li>
<li>One flourite element and two UD elements for high image quality.</li>
<li>Highly resistant to dust and water, and improved durability even in harsh conditions.</li>
<li>Three image stabilization modes for outstanding results.</li>
<li>IS mode 3 effective when tracking moving subjects and assists when panning.</li>
<li>Minimum focusing distance shortened from 3.9ft to 3.3ft (1.2m to 1m).</li>
<li>Optimized lens placement and coatings minimize ghosting and flare.</li>
<li>Circular aperture (9 blades) for beautiful soft backgrounds.</li>
<li>USD price of $1299</li>
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[ethanz]

Doesn't a 9 bladed aperture typically give a nicer blur/bokeh than an 8 bladed (like the new 2.8 III will have)?

 

[ahsanford]

Doesn't a 9 bladed aperture typically give a nicer blur/bokeh than an 8 bladed (like the new 2.8 III will have)?

Curved blades help bokeh / More blades help bokeh / Max aperture dramatically helps bokeh / apodization helps bokeh (doesn't apply here) --> my guess is that the f/2.8L IS III will still clearly outclass the f/4L IS II on this front.

However, an odd # of blades = a 2x number of points on the sunstars. Stopping this thing down with the sun or streetlights in frame should be fancy.

- A

 

[Chaitanya]

Curious to know what max mag ratio is on this lens? If it's anywhere close to 100-400mm L then this lens will certainly make a good replacement for some macro work(shy lizards and butterflies) that lens at a lower price.

 

[LostBoyNZ]

I see the product page is up now at https://www.canon.co.nz/camera-lenses/ef-70-200mm-f-4l-is-ii-usm

 

[Durf]

The more I read and learn about this lens, the more I want it!

I've never owned a 70-200mm lens and currently use the consumer grade EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM Lens, which seems alright and I've got some pretty good images with it.

I like the extra reach with the 300mm end but I'm thinking the added sharpness with this new 70-200mm, all I really would need to do is just crop more often if needed.

I honestly don't see buying the approx. 12yr old version of this lens when the new one is only 200.00 more.

I'm wondering if it's really worth upgrading to this new lens??????