EF-S 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM & EF 16-35 f/4L IS Around the Corner? [CR2]

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<p><a href="http://digicame-info.com/2014/05/ef-s10-18mm-f45-56-is-usmef16-.html" target="_blank">More reports</a> [DCI] have popped up today about two new wide angle zoom lenses from Canon. We <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/2014/05/more-wide-angle-lens-speculation-cr1/" target="_blank">reported about this yesterday</a> and there has now been some clarification of what the lenses will be.</p>
<p>The first will be an EF-S 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM. The EF-S 10-22 f/3.5-4.5 would probably stay current even after the new EF-S 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM is announced. I imagine the new EF-S lens is smaller, lighter and cheaper. The rumor from yesterday seems to have missed the mark on this lens being a constant aperture of f/4. Though more clarification may be forthcoming.</p>
<p>The second will be an EF 16-35 f/4L IS, which will be the exciting one for a lot of people. For the record, a <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/2014/03/patent-ef-16-35-f4l-17-40-f4l-and-others/" target="_blank">patent for the EF 16-35 f/4L IS appeared in March of this year</a>.</p>
<p>There has been no more information on a new EF 100-400.</p>
<p>More to come….</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

 

[hoodlum]

Re: EF-S 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM & EF 16-35 f/4L IS Around the Corner? [CR2]

The new 100-400 will get announced around the same time as the 7Dii. And the 7Dii will get announced within a few months of the D9300. Nothing to do but wait until the first shoe drops.

 

[NancyP]

Re: EF-S 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM & EF 16-35 f/4L IS Around the Corner? [CR2]

I would love to see an optically outstanding 16-35mm update, and if the coma is well controlled at f/4, wouldn't mind it being only f/4 aperture. As with everyone else, I am really most anxious to see a 12-24mm lens of at least the same image quality as the Nikon offering. Image stabilization on WA lens - nice, but not a necessity for me, I use a tripod or steady the camera against a ledge or tree limb or knee or..

 

[unfocused]

Re: EF-S 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM & EF 16-35 f/4L IS Around the Corner? [CR2]

I'm inclined to believe this, since I've got a 17-40 f4 ordered.

On the other hand, this will probably be significantly more expensive anyway.

 

[transpo1]

Re: EF-S 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM & EF 16-35 f/4L IS Around the Corner? [CR2]

I'm not excited about a 16-35mm F4 but would be about a 12-24 or a 14-24 F2.8.

 

[Dylan777]

Re: EF-S 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM & EF 16-35 f/4L IS Around the Corner? [CR2]

I'm inclined to believe this, since I've got a 17-40 f4 ordered.

On the other hand, this will probably be significantly more expensive anyway.

IQ & build quality will define the price tag

 

[Woody]

Re: EF-S 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM & EF 16-35 f/4L IS Around the Corner? [CR2]

I hope the 16-35 f/4L IS becomes available asap. It has the same focal length range (in 35 mm equivalent) as the EF-S 10-22. Cooool...

 

[Zv]

Re: EF-S 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM & EF 16-35 f/4L IS Around the Corner? [CR2]

I like the sound of the 16-35 f/4 with IS. A lot of my wide angle stuff is done while on vacation and without a tripod I'm usually cranking up the ISO quite high to maintain a decent amount of dof. I wouldn't be too bothered by the loss of 5mm on the long end if I did trade up my 17-40L for this anyway. The 24-105 has that covered.

I feel like there have been quite a few wide angle zoom rumors that something is finally going to emerge from it.

The EF-S one doesn't seem all that great an idea, so it has less range than the current 10-22mm plus it's slower with a varying aperture through 8mm of zoom range? That seems stupid. What's the plus here? Just Image stabilization?

APS-C users already have one stabilized lens with a 24mm equivalent fov in the form of the 15-85mm f/3.5 - 5.6 IS USM.

If I really needed an APS-C wide angle with stabilization wider than 24mm, I'd go with the EF-M 11-22 f/4-5.6 because if you don't have a tripod then chances are it's because you're moving around a lot or saving space.

 

[Dylan777]

Re: EF-S 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM & EF 16-35 f/4L IS Around the Corner? [CR2]

I'm not excited about a 16-35mm F4 but would be about a 12-24 or a 14-24 F2.8.

I like the idea of 16-35 f4 IS or 17-40 f4 IS. Be able to use thread mount filters is a plus on the field. Just make sure this new UWA is good as Nik 14-24 or better. Having IS on UWA is nice, especially when we don't have a tripod around - be able to shoot 1/10 will be awesome.

 

[Chaitanya]

Re: EF-S 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM & EF 16-35 f/4L IS Around the Corner? [CR2]

Interested in the EF-S 10-18mm STM lens. If its priced right then I might get that lens for shooting videos.

 

[sanj]

Re: EF-S 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM & EF 16-35 f/4L IS Around the Corner? [CR2]

16-35 would be a landscape/architecture lens for many. If I would be shooting any serious such shots I would certainly use a tripod with f11. IS would not be useful.
If I am indoors shooting people at a party or such with available light I would need wider f stop to freeze the subject motion. IS would not be useful.

Unlike the 24-70 where I want IS, I am not sure how important IS is to such a wide lens.

I know there are loop holes in my thinking process here but I would prefer an updated lens with 2.8 aperture and IS. 2.8 will help me freeze the subject motion and I would have the mental peace that if I am ever stuck somewhere without a tripod I could take a slow shutter shot.

 

[preppyak]

Re: EF-S 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM & EF 16-35 f/4L IS Around the Corner? [CR2]

The EF-S 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM would probably have to be a $3-400 lens to not be DOA. Especially at f/4.5-5.6. The IS would be a nice addition for video people, but, at the expense of that aperture loss. How many people would take the Canon when there are now a variety of 10mm and 11mm options at f/2.8...even worse when you consider the 2 stop loss at 16mm vs the Tokina (f/2.8 vs f/5.6), and the 3+ stop loss vs the Sigma at 18mm. That's basically the difference of IS

 

[dadgummit]

Re: EF-S 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM & EF 16-35 f/4L IS Around the Corner? [CR2]

EF-S 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Meh.....

Less range, slower focus motor, IS where it is not needed, less light, it had better be $300 or less because it is only good for video.

 

[Marsu42]

Re: EF-S 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM & EF 16-35 f/4L IS Around the Corner? [CR2]

I like the sound of the 16-35 f/4 with IS. A lot of my wide angle stuff is done while on vacation and without a tripod I'm usually cranking up the ISO quite high to maintain a decent amount of dof. I wouldn't be too bothered by the loss of 5mm on the long end if I did trade up my 17-40L for this anyway.

I don't know, to reach a very deep dof w/o focus stacking you'll still need higher iso, most likely higher than the optimal iso range (maybe -400 on ff). Also IS doesn't stop leaves from moving... not that I wouldn't exchange my 17-40L with a 16-35L/IS for free but Canon replacing the "photo journalist" 16-35/2.8 with f4 does sound like [CR0] for me.

 

[Rienzphotoz]

Re: EF-S 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM & EF 16-35 f/4L IS Around the Corner? [CR2]

The EF-S version with IS & STM sounds good for some great UWA handheld video work ... but the EF version with IS :-\ :-X ... hmmm!

 

[ahsanford]

Re: EF-S 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM & EF 16-35 f/4L IS Around the Corner? [CR2]

The EF-S 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM would probably have to be a $3-400 lens to not be DOA. Especially at f/4.5-5.6. The IS would be a nice addition for video people, but, at the expense of that aperture loss. How many people would take the Canon when there are now a variety of 10mm and 11mm options at f/2.8...even worse when you consider the 2 stop loss at 16mm vs the Tokina (f/2.8 vs f/5.6), and the 3+ stop loss vs the Sigma at 18mm. That's basically the difference of IS

Price will be interesting on the crop version. There is currently an EF-S 10-22 USM F/3.5-4.5 (a decent lens) that is faster for aperture and faster for focusing (USM > STM).

So this new 10-18 STM lens will have IS and be ten years newer (presumed to be sharper), but it will be slower on those two fronts.

So does this make the new lens a budget variable aperture EF-S wide angle, or is it a true replacement for the EF-S 10-22?

- A

 

[pdirestajr]

Re: EF-S 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM & EF 16-35 f/4L IS Around the Corner? [CR2]

The EF-S 10-18 sounds like it might be a budget/ plastic mount lens to go with the 18-55 & 55-250 IS STM lenses.

Remember that every lens isn't for every person- before there are countless threads about the downfall of Canon and their lack of innovation.

 

[fotoray]

Re: EF-S 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM & EF 16-35 f/4L IS Around the Corner? [CR2]

Is the 16-35 f/4L intended as a replacement for the current 17-40 f/4L ???

 

[Canon 14-24]

Re: EF-S 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM & EF 16-35 f/4L IS Around the Corner? [CR2]

Is the 16-35 f/4L intended as a replacement for the current 17-40 f/4L ???

No.

 

[ahsanford]

Re: EF-S 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM & EF 16-35 f/4L IS Around the Corner? [CR2]

Regarding that EF 16-35 F/4... Does F/4 mean 77mm front filters will stick around?

That would make me very happy -- I have three other 77mm lenses and my Lee setup is based off of the 77mm ring. (I never opted in for the 16-35 II or 24-70 II, so I haven't had to make the 82mm plunge yet.)

- A