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Next 5D Kit Lens

  • Thread starter Thread starter libertyranger
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What lens will Canon use in the next 5D (or whatever they will call it) when it is released?

  • 24-105 f/4L IS

    Votes: 18 66.7%
  • (The New) 24-70 f/28L II

    Votes: 4 14.8%
  • A Prime Lens

    Votes: 1 3.7%
  • No kit lens this round. Selling only the body.

    Votes: 3 11.1%
  • Other

    Votes: 1 3.7%

  • Total voters
    27
  • Poll closed .
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libertyranger

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Just curious as to what people's thoughts are concerning the next kit lens for the new 5D series that should be announced soon. If you think a prime lens or other, state what you think it may be ;)
 
Kind of curious Canon stating they would like to promote aps-c users to FF eventually and then putting FF gear north of 2K... Assumption being aps-c users getting wealthier eventually?

Only way I would get a 24-70 mk2 is as a kit lens on 5D mk3 or x or whatever it is going to be, if reasonably priced... My vote is also 24-105 IS as the kit lens... Perhaps the rumored high mp cam (3D?) can be bundled with the new 24-70 mk2... IMHO...

Cheers!
 
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I believe that the 24-105L will remain the 'main' kit lens for the next 5D Kits lens (and I voted as such). My take on it, is that 'kit lenses' (even for the 5D level) are 'historically' a more all round lens - and perhaps a bit slower than a 'faster' lens (that's why I see the 24-70 mk II f2.8 as a more 'specialist' lens). :)

The 24-105L is a well rounded, great lens - and can be used by many FF users to capture quite a variety of beautiful photos, from landscape, to portraits, and various photo genres in between. Ok the 24-105L is not a 'dedicated lens' for those applications, but it can do a number of things 'quite well' - which is why I believe it's a good 'kit lens'.

Of course, some resellers might 'bundle' other lenses, including the 24-70 (mk I old stock or new mk II) with the next 5D. And others might 'bundle' / reduce the price of a prime with it. ;)

I don't have a FF camera, but I had 2 x APS-C Canon camera bodies, including the 7D. I think the 15-85mm should be the 'kit lens' for that camera, but most times it wasn't bundled as such. I use the 15-85mm as my general 'walk around' lens, and it's focal length and usability (IS, USM, etc) work well - though when I need a specialist application, I'll use one of my other lenses, eg UWA, 100mm USM macro, 70-300mm L, etc.

The 24-105L is the 'most similar' to the 15-85mm for full frame, and has a very good focal range. I'm interested to read more people's thoughts / takes / perspectives. I have used a 5D, and know that many FF users find the 24-105L their 'go to lens' for many situations.

Cheers, and regards all! 8)

Paul
 
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Jim K said:
I think Canon is stuck going with an AF lens. That's not what I would like but I think that's what will happen.

I would like to see a choice. Body only, 24-105 kit or new 24-70 f/2.8 II

Aren't they all AF lenses?


I'd probably say it'll be the 24-105... but i'm hoping (real hard) its the 24-70, and at a good price...
 
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briansquibb said:
D.Sim said:
Jim K said:
I think Canon is stuck going with an AF lens. That's not what I would like but I think that's what will happen.

I would like to see a choice. Body only, 24-105 kit or new 24-70 f/2.8 II

Aren't they all AF lenses?

Not the tilt and shift :D

Oh yeah, you make a good point... forgot those were manual only... :-[

but arent all the listed lens choices AF? :P *runs*
 
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D.Sim said:
briansquibb said:
D.Sim said:
Jim K said:
I think Canon is stuck going with an AF lens. That's not what I would like but I think that's what will happen.

I would like to see a choice. Body only, 24-105 kit or new 24-70 f/2.8 II

Aren't they all AF lenses?

Not the tilt and shift :D

Oh yeah, you make a good point... forgot those were manual only... :-[

but arent all the listed lens choices AF? :P *runs*

... one option is 'other' ...... ::)
 
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briansquibb said:
D.Sim said:
briansquibb said:
D.Sim said:
Jim K said:
I think Canon is stuck going with an AF lens. That's not what I would like but I think that's what will happen.

I would like to see a choice. Body only, 24-105 kit or new 24-70 f/2.8 II

Aren't they all AF lenses?

Not the tilt and shift :D

Oh yeah, you make a good point... forgot those were manual only... :-[

but arent all the listed lens choices AF? :P *runs*

... one option is 'other' ...... ::)

I will never win :'(
 
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D.Sim said:
briansquibb said:
D.Sim said:
briansquibb said:
D.Sim said:
Jim K said:
I think Canon is stuck going with an AF lens. That's not what I would like but I think that's what will happen.

I would like to see a choice. Body only, 24-105 kit or new 24-70 f/2.8 II

Aren't they all AF lenses?

Not the tilt and shift :D

Oh yeah, you make a good point... forgot those were manual only... :-[

but arent all the listed lens choices AF? :P *runs*

... one option is 'other' ...... ::)

I will never win :'(


8) 8) 8) 8) ;D ;D ;D
 
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Jim K said:
Another one of those Senior Moments. Thought I said an IS lens not an AF lens. And a zoom.

But the 24mm TS-E is on my landscape list which is neither AF or Zoom. Oh well. Should have gotten back to this thread sooner.

Started taking handheld shots with the TS-E 24 using the shift - it feels strange to be twiddling the shift and focus whilst looking through the viewfinder :D
 
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briansquibb said:
Jim K said:
Another one of those Senior Moments. Thought I said an IS lens not an AF lens. And a zoom.

But the 24mm TS-E is on my landscape list which is neither AF or Zoom. Oh well. Should have gotten back to this thread sooner.

Started taking handheld shots with the TS-E 24 using the shift - it feels strange to be twiddling the shift and focus whilst looking through the viewfinder :D
Ah, but the satisfaction you get when you (eventually) get the shot you're after....
 
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