New Lens Information for Photokina

[Canon Rumors]

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<p>Some new ideas as to what lenses Canon will announce for Photokina in a couple of weeks.</p>
<p>First up an EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM. <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/2014/08/a-new-pancake-lens-cr1/" target="_blank">We were told about this one a few days ago</a>, and it may be in pancake form and an EF-S mount, which makes a bit more sense. The second lens mentioned is a 24-105 f/3.5-5.6 IS STM, which <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/2014/08/a-new-pancake-lens-cr1/" target="_blank">we were told about at the same time as the pancake</a>, but didn’t have the focal length. The third lens is a new EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II, which would be a great lens to see and we had no previous information that it was coming. It’s good to see the DO patents amount to a new DO product.</p>
<p>There is no 100-400 replacement or ultrawide f/2.8L zoom being announced for Photokina. A full frame ultrawide zoom at the same time as the EOS 7D Mark II doesn’t make a lot of sense, but I think a new 100-400 definitely would. Here’s hoping it does indeed come this year.</p>
<p><strong>EOS 7D Mark II Availability

</strong>We’re told that the EOS 7D Mark II won’t be immediately available, but will most likely reach market by the end of October.</p>
<p><strong>Large Sensor PowerShot

</strong>I also added a [CR3] to the 1″ sensor <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/2014/08/new-large-sensor-powershot-rumor-cr2/" target="_blank">PowerShot camera rumor from a few days ago</a>. This camera is indeed coming and will be about the size of the “S” series camera.</p>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://digicame-info.com/2014/08/ef-s24mm-f28-stmef24-105mm-f35.html" target="_blank">DCI</a>]</p>
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[dolina]

A new 400/4.0 is more believable than a new 800/5.6

When's Photokina again?

 

[noncho]

EF-S 24 2.8 - I have 22 2.0 for M - No, thanks.
24-105 - slow FF kit - No, thanks.
400 4.0 DO IS II might be interesting, but I guess I won't like the price.

So, let's see what Sigma have prepared for Photokina.

 

[Omni Images]

Still waiting on news of a new 400mm F5.6L IS
Can't afford the F4 let along the F2.8 .. though if I have the AU$7or so K for the F4 I could scrape together the extra 3 or 4 K for the 2.8 ... and I would.
But as it is now the F5.6 is going for around AU$1700 ... just in my price range, and I'm sure many more, I'd even go to AU$2K for a new version with IS and the better optics etc of a 20 years develpments since the original version came out.
So come on Canon a new 400mm F5.6L IS II with a closer min focus 1.8M at least would be good. !!!

 

[Antono Refa]

24-105 - slow FF kit - No, thanks.

An EF 24-105 f/3.5-5.6 IS STM could be an indication FF sensors with DPAF are coming.

 

[RickWagoner]

Still waiting on news of a new 400mm F5.6L IS
Can't afford the F4 let along the F2.8 .. though if I have the AU$7or so K for the F4 I could scrape together the extra 3 or 4 K for the 2.8 ... and I would.
But as it is now the F5.6 is going for around AU$1700 ... just in my price range, and I'm sure many more, I'd even go to AU$2K for a new version with IS and the better optics etc of a 20 years develpments since the original version came out.
So come on Canon a new 400mm F5.6L IS II with a closer min focus 1.8M at least would be good. !!!

If it is not broke don't fix it! I hope Canon Never messes with the 5.6 400. It is a perfect lens for the size, weight, price and does exactly what it does with no crap added. IS will only add weight and Jack the price sky high out of most peoples price range, if you want newer optics and IS look at the 2.8 II USM or the new f4 and be ok to pony up the crazy extra cost but don't ruin it for everyone else who can't afford, don't want IS, carry extra weight. In USA you can find them used for $900 in great condition and the sharpness is so good you can crop the crap out of the image even on a 1.6 sensor, that is why the 5.6 is a perfect BIF lens, all you have to do is point it and get center spot focus then hit the shutter....amazing Bird pictures easily!

 

[Sporgon]

If the 24 is a pancake I'll be disappointed that it's in EF-s mount, but I can see the sense in its application on say a 100D.

Have to say that if the 7DII is going to be shipped late October I'm amazed that such a large and diverse organisation that's needed to build it like Canon can keep such tight wraps on the whole thing.

 

[Lee Jay]

Great! Three lenses in which I have absolutely no interest. Canon is saving me money all over the place!

There are three lenses that interest me right now and, would you believe it, they're all Tamrons!

 

[rs]

24-105 - slow FF kit - No, thanks.

An EF 24-105 f/3.5-5.6 IS STM could be an indication FF sensors with DPAF are coming.

+1

It would make sense for a lens like this to become the kit lens for a future cheap FF body with DPAF. 6D mk II, or do Canon have plans to introduce a fourth FF DSLR? Nikon already have four and have a fifth in the pipeline (D4S, D810, D610, DF, and possibly the rumoured D750)

 

[wildpix]

That actually makes some real sense that they'd be released together. A lighter weight Pro Body with a lighter weight alternative to a 600mm f/4 equivalent lens.

 

[rs]

Great! Three lenses in which I have absolutely no interest. Canon is saving me money all over the place!

There are three lenses that interest me right now and, would you believe it, they're all Tamrons!

If Canon were to introduce any three lenses, you can guarantee that a fair share of photographers out there will have zero interest in the products.

Each one of these rumoured lenses, if well executed, could have a great reputation and sales for their segment - regardless of whether they suit my needs or yours.

 

[seamonster]

24mm 2.8 EF-S pancake is ok EXCEPT that 2.8 probably not be fast enough for the poorer high ISO noise on APS-C. 40mm pancake on full frame? Sure crank it up to 3200, even 6400...on APS-C...not so much...

 

[ajfotofilmagem]

EF-S 24mm F2.8? Why not F2? My zoom lenses already have F2.8 aperture, and I want at least F2 primes.

 

[YuengLinger]

Who the heck would want a FF lens that only goes to f/5.6 at 105mm?

For years I've been saying American businesses are under a curse of stupidity. The Japanese might be under the same spell. What a waste of marketing and manufacturing time.

PATHETIC if this rumor proves true.

Ok, now come the slavish apologist RemarkS.

 

[glottis]

Yes, F2.8 doesn't make any sense. Why don't I use the F3.5 on the kit lens? The difference is negligible. I'll consider buying it if it's F2

 

[mrsfotografie]

400 4.0 DO IS II might be interesting, but I guess I won't like the price.

+1 I would love to have such a lens and it would be absolutely fantastic if it works well with a 1.4 TC. It would very likely be beyond my reach though, cost wise. Especially if it quickly earns a good reputation and it doesn't devalue as much as the current model.

 

[rs]

Who the heck would want a FF lens that only goes to f/5.6 at 105mm?

For years I've been saying American businesses are under a curse of stupidity. The Japanese might be under the same spell. What a waste of marketing and manufacturing time.

PATHETIC if this rumor proves true.

Ok, now come the slavish apologist RemarkS.

There have been one or two standard EF zooms which end at f/5.6 in the past:

http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/lens/ef/data/standard_zoom/ef_28~80_35~56.html
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/lens/ef/data/standard_zoom/ef_28~80_35~56_usm.html
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/lens/ef/data/standard_zoom/ef_28~80_35~56ii.html
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/lens/ef/data/standard_zoom/ef_28~80_35~56ii_usm.html
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/lens/ef/data/standard_zoom/ef_28~80_35~56iii_usm.html
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/lens/ef/data/standard_zoom/ef_28~80_35~56iv_usm.html
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/lens/ef/data/standard_zoom/ef_28~80_35~56v_usm.html
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/lens/ef/data/standard_zoom/ef_28~90_4~56.html
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/lens/ef/data/standard_zoom/ef_28~90_4~56_usm.html
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/lens/ef/data/standard_zoom/ef_28~90_4~56ii.html
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/lens/ef/data/standard_zoom/ef_28~90_4~56ii_usm.html
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/lens/ef/data/standard_zoom/ef_28~90_4~56iii.html
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/lens/ef/data/standard_zoom/ef_28~105_4~56.html
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/lens/ef/data/standard_zoom/ef_28~105_4~56_usm.html
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/lens/ef/data/standard_zoom/ef_28~135_35~56is_usm.html
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/lens/ef/data/standard_zoom/ef_35~80_4~56pz.html
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/lens/ef/data/standard_zoom/ef_35~80_4~56.html
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/lens/ef/data/standard_zoom/ef_35~80_4~56_usm.html
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/lens/ef/data/standard_zoom/ef_35~80_4~56ii.html
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/lens/ef/data/standard_zoom/ef_35~80_4~56iii.html
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/lens/ef/data/standard_zoom/ef_35~105_45~56.html
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/lens/ef/data/standard_zoom/ef_35~105_45~56_usm.html
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/lens/ef/data/standard_zoom/ef_35~135_4~56_usm.html
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/lens/ef/data/standard_zoom/ef_38~76_45~56.html

As full frame edges towards being more affordable, the demand for such a lens increases. Please remember that 105mm f5.6 on a FF body is the equivalent of 65mm f3.5 on a 1.6x crop.

 

[rs]

Yes, F2.8 doesn't make any sense. Why don't I use the F3.5 on the kit lens? The difference is negligible. I'll consider buying it if it's F2

Size. If it truly is a pancake, it'll be a much nicer size for the 100D/SL1 than an 18-55

 

[RLPhoto]

Who the heck would want a FF lens that only goes to f/5.6 at 105mm?

For years I've been saying American businesses are under a curse of stupidity. The Japanese might be under the same spell. What a waste of marketing and manufacturing time.

PATHETIC if this rumor proves true.

Ok, now come the slavish apologist RemarkS.

Well MFT cameras have been charging much more for what is basically is that lens. I find it really funny because they laugh all the way to the bank.

 

[mrsfotografie]

Who the heck would want a FF lens that only goes to f/5.6 at 105mm?

For years I've been saying American businesses are under a curse of stupidity. The Japanese might be under the same spell. What a waste of marketing and manufacturing time.

PATHETIC if this rumor proves true.

Ok, now come the slavish apologist RemarkS.

Consumer demand tells a different story; price is an important factor meaning the glass is slow - which is fine for most people anyway. Check out all the Canon EF f/x-5.6 consumer zooms from the film era:

http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/lens/ef/standard_zoom.html