Notice the lens name / designation is omitted from the ring bordering the front lens element. Also the glossy black ring that typically adorns the front of black Ls (attached to the red ring) with name / designation is missing too.
Almost as if the picture is of an early mockup. Quite like the new look though.
Even tough the changes are subtle, I prefer the older look. It seems like its really the final product as B&H now has the 24-70 II on preorder and the picture is the same.
The older Ls seem to frequently have redundant information on the lens, both on outer body near the edge, as well as on the ring right next to the glass. Canon may have decided to omit the text on the outside near the red ring and just sticking with the label next to the glass.
Everyone has missed the MOST obvious difference between the old and new. Who wants to guess?
(blank lines intentional)
OK - anyone notice the new lens' barrel is shortest at its widest focal length? The exact opposite of its two most recent forebears. I wonder what the hood looks like?
I do find it weird that Canon supplied only ONE photo of a new lens. If they are planning to sell them in April I would imagine that have several final prototypes made. How hard is it to take pictures from all angles?
I am very skeptical that they will be able to supply them to the stores before May.
matejphoto wrote:
I do find it weird that Canon supplied only ONE photo of a new lens. If they are planning to sell them in April I would imagine that have several final prototypes made. How hard is it to take pictures from all angles?
I am very skeptical that they will be able to supply them to the stores before May.
It's available from a couple of very slightly different angles on the Canon Australia web site but it doesn't show you any more detail.
Yep you're right. I am happy with the non-retro zoom design. I just hope the hood is not as huge as it's predecessor's.
dcains wrote:
Everyone has missed the MOST obvious difference between the old and new. Who wants to guess?
(blank lines intentional)
OK - anyone notice the new lens' barrel is shortest at its widest focal length? The exact opposite of its two most recent forebears. I wonder what the hood looks like?
I like the huge hood of the old one. When the weather was snowy or rainy I could still take shots as the hood kept the rain and snow off the front element. I can't say I had the same success with the hoods of any other lens in the under 24-70mm range prime or zoom. I could still shoot but had to be a lot more cautious of stray snowflakes and rain drops.
kakomu wrote:
The older Ls seem to frequently have redundant information on the lens, both on outer body near the edge, as well as on the ring right next to the glass. Canon may have decided to omit the text on the outside near the red ring and just sticking with the label next to the glass.
That and the old ring could break, may have had to many complaints about it breaking.
The zoom and focus rings are larger on the new design and that's a good thing. I prefer the more industrial look of the new design, especially less use of brand/model labels.
Ian.Dobinson wrote:
But why would you not want the huge hood that ACTUALLY WORKS at ALL FOCAL LENGTHS ?
Design wise it is ingenious. Shallow on the wide end, and deep on the long end.
My only gripe is it almost doubles the length of the lens when mounted. For street and public photography it can intimidate subjects and draw attention. I have seen many people using the lens hoodless, perhaps because of this.
