New Kit Lens Coming With New Rebels [CR3]

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It’s definitely not as exciting as the <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/canon-ef-85mm-f1-4l-is-usm-on-the-way-cr3/">upcoming EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM</a>, but Canon will be introducing a new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM kit lens with the upcoming EOS Rebel cameras. This will be the first lens introduced in 2017.</p>
<p>Beyond this and the EF 85mm f/1.4L IS, we’re hearing that Canon will introduce another “interesting” lens, though we don’t know what that is at the moment.</p>
<p>Exact announcement dates for the above are still unknown, but we hope to find out soon.</p>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>
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#2
What changes could Canon possibly make to the 18-55, besides making it even cheaper to produce? Adding the STM motor was a big step over the previous version, so what's left to do? It's the most basic of kit lenses, so I can't imagine Canon adding something like nano USM or doing anything too exotic.
 
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Canon Rumors said:
It’s definitely not as exciting as the upcoming EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM but Canon will be introducing a new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM kit lens with the upcoming EOS Rebel cameras. This will be the first lens introduced in 2017.
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hmm if I had a guess - I'd say a 18-55 that used the power zoom adapter and possibly the new nano USM.
 
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#4
It's the little things that count, like when Canon updated the cheap EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 USM from MkII to MkIII, they stated, "The front part of the zoom ring now sports a silver ring for a luxury touch."

Of course, the current 18-55 STM already 'sports a silver ring' so maybe they'll remove it and change the labeling font for a 'clean, modern look and style.'

::)
 
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neuroanatomist said:
It's the little things that count, like when Canon updated the cheap EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 USM from MkII to MkIII, they stated, "The front part of the zoom ring now sports a silver ring for a luxury touch."

Of course, the current 18-55 STM already 'sports a silver ring' so maybe they'll remove it and change the labeling font for a 'clean, modern look and style.'

::)
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Platinum Ring this time :)
 
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#6
rrcphoto said:
Canon Rumors said:
It’s definitely not as exciting as the upcoming EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM but Canon will be introducing a new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM kit lens with the upcoming EOS Rebel cameras. This will be the first lens introduced in 2017.
Click to expand...

hmm if I had a guess - I'd say a 18-55 that used the power zoom adapter and possibly the new nano USM.
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actually I'm wondering if it will collapse .. that seems to be the thing, and Nikon now has a collapsible kit zoom.
 
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#8
I hope it will NOT be equipped with NanoUSM. The "focus by wire" technology with Initial focus reset is the worst thing ever can happen to a lens. :'( It's only good for videographers and the ones who use their cameras in full automatic mode only. For still and mainly for macro photographers it's a pain in the ass. :'( If, and ONLY IF, the new version of the lens would be equipped with RING TYPE USM :) motor that really supports Full Time Manual focusing :) I would update my old version of the lens with the new one. :D And no LCD display, please! I wan't the good old completely mechanical distance window! :)
 
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rrcphoto said:
rrcphoto said:
Canon Rumors said:
It’s definitely not as exciting as the upcoming EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM but Canon will be introducing a new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM kit lens with the upcoming EOS Rebel cameras. This will be the first lens introduced in 2017.
Click to expand...

hmm if I had a guess - I'd say a 18-55 that used the power zoom adapter and possibly the new nano USM.
Click to expand...

actually I'm wondering if it will collapse .. that seems to be the thing, and Nikon now has a collapsible kit zoom.
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I just looked thus up since until now I had never heard of it. Seems pretty silly. It's not like it collapses a whole lot.
 
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#13
Etienne said:
... that faint sound in the distance? ... that's a global yawn ... ZZZzzzzz....
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Spot on.

1) weather-sealed update to the 17-55, going slightly wider (15-45).
2) 24mm equiv prime (EF-S 15mm)
3) 35mm equiv prime (EF-S 22mm)

I object mind Canon continuing to refine the standard budget crop zoom, but when it takes place in the absence of any other activity it just seems ridiculous.
 
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#15
Chaitanya said:
Stupid boring canon more plastic crap but still no ef 60mm macro or update to 180mm macro with more than 1x mag ratio.
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you do realise that canon sells maybe 10 180mm macro lenses per year while the 18-55 might be their most sold lens and it produces the biggest margin so it makes much more sense to improve it
 
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#16
Highly innovative Canon will be the first company ever in the entire universe to equip a kit lens with a LD-display. Yay!

This display will clearly show Canons industry-leading lens design yielding unrivalled depth of field at 18mm and apertures beyond f/5.6. TADAA!

We also hear from trusted CR 99 sources, that Canon will likely announce an industry-first pulse-belt accessory (USD 199 / € 299 only) for this new lens. Pulse rate and blood pressure of user will be prominently displayed in lens window. Furthermore, loud warning beeps will be emitted to warn bystanders, that photographers may go through the roof any moment, due to excessive focus hunting of dark-zoom kit lens in less-than ideal light.

TADAA and WOW!!! ;D
 
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#19
Canon realizes the most of the sales loss bulk this year was the low-end Rebel models. Their financial report emphasises on that fact. So I believe the rumors of a new T7i and now a new Kit lens are aimed at shaking up the low-end models sales, make users of current post-550D want to upgrade.

They just really made the t6s and t6i and they wouldn't upgrade them so fast for no reason, so it's consistent with what's happening...

I am guessing a new rebel with some exciting new features (yet still not embarking on the 80D territory) is coming, along with an exciting kit lens upgrade. Why upgrade the current STM 18-55mm, it's freaking good and new!

We can suspect:

1- Same Lens with new coatings, slightly refined optical formula, refined look, IS, etc and call it IS STM II

2- Nano USM motor, same optical formula, PZ compatibility. (My guess)

3- Collapsible design of the current STM.

4- No real change. Just a cosmetic refine.

The camera, I am guessing one model with the upper LCD and front dial (t6s design), 24mp DPAF sensor, 1080p 60p at a lower price than usual. An 800D. This would give it a push over the current offerings and be a hit for new comers and 550D upgrades.

Of course this news and rumors are not exciting to someone who needs AFMicroAdju, 7-8 fps, Magnesium alloy, big dials, more buttons, larger buffer, dual slots, Fullframe, 4K, etc, but it IS exciting to me to see what Canon makes in their entry level model.

The T6s is a brilliant camera to hold BTW. Absolutely lovely body in design and ergonomics. Has all the buttons and dials and upper LCD and touch LCD that swivels, rugged, not too big or too small, just really, really refined design. The front dial is a bit small but that's it. It's a brilliant body really. Like it way more than the 80D/7D body. One with the 5D sensor at 1600$ would be so cool wouldn't it?! Plastic, 3fps, 19 AF points, we don't care. And pair it with the 24-105mm STM IS in kits.
 
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#20
Threads like this really highlight how totally non-representative the CR forum membership is of the Canon ILC market. Even minor improvements to the 18-55mm kit lens will benefit millions of dSLR buyers, and if production costs are lowered that means more profit that Canon can potentially put into R&D for other, higher-end products.

But here, we have people suggesting that Canon should make the niche lens they want instead, or that updating the kit lens is ridiculous.

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