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p.1 #1 · New lens rumors?

Has anyone got the scoop on new lenses to be released by Canon this year? Body rumors are everywhere; I've got a 5D so unless something stellar in the way of new bodies comes along, I'm more interested in new lenses. Please share if you've heard anything.

Regards,
Nate

Aug 24, 2008 at 09:32 AM

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p.1 #2 · New lens rumors?

Obviously an EF-S 18-200mm f/ 3,5-5,6 IS USM...but I'm sure that we will see some more.

Aug 24, 2008 at 10:25 AM

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p.1 #3 · New lens rumors?

24-70/2.8 IS.

Aug 24, 2008 at 10:43 AM

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p.1 #4 · New lens rumors?

The only thing more depressing than waiting for new cameras is waiting for new lens announcements.

The have been no credible rumours other than the 18-200 which rates zero on my interest scale anyway. Most other rumours are mere wishlists.

Aug 24, 2008 at 11:37 AM

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p.1 #5 · New lens rumors?

cwphoto wrote:
24-70/2.8 IS.

Is that a wish, a rumour or a fact?

Aug 24, 2008 at 05:10 PM

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Aug 24, 2008 at 05:30 PM

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p.1 #7 · New lens rumors?

cwphoto wrote:
24-70/2.8 IS.

we can only hope...if they put it out along side a 135 f/2 IS and a 14-24 f/2.8 its going to be a very expensive upcoming couple of months--especially if a 5D successor is announced.

Aug 24, 2008 at 05:31 PM

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p.1 #8 · New lens rumors?

why is there no interest in the 18-200 surely as an allrounder leave it on your camera it should be pretty handy?

Aug 24, 2008 at 05:32 PM

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Rani wrote:
why is there no interest in the 18-200 surely as an allrounder leave it on your camera it should be pretty handy?

for the simple reason that quality might not be acceptably on such a zoom lens !

24-70 2.8 is fine on a full frame camera IMO

Aug 24, 2008 at 05:34 PM

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p.1 #10 · New lens rumors?

fraga wrote:
cwphoto wrote:
24-70/2.8 IS.

Is that a wish, a rumour or a fact?
It's a fact that it's a rumour

Aug 24, 2008 at 05:43 PM

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p.1 #11 · New lens rumors?

For some uncertain reason credible lens rumors/leaks are scarce compared to camera bodies.
Some of us had been anticipating lenses like 50 f/1.2 and 200 f/2.0 IS, however, those were merely speculations based on historical Canon lens lineup as well as current Nikkor offerings.

Edited on Aug 24, 2008 at 06:10 PM

Aug 24, 2008 at 06:08 PM

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p.1 #12 · New lens rumors?

Not a rumor, just a wish. The only lens I need now is a 14-24 with the IQ of the Nikon. F4 is fast enough and please no IS on WA lenses.

Aug 24, 2008 at 07:57 PM

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p.1 #13 · New lens rumors?

Hi,

I'm looking for getting 24..105/4LIS.
Do you think it shall be updated anytime soon, in 1..2 years?

Thanks, Endre

Aug 24, 2008 at 08:10 PM

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p.1 #14 · New lens rumors?

Rani wrote:
why is there no interest in the 18-200 surely as an allrounder leave it on your camera it should be pretty handy?

I'd be very interested in this lens, combined with a fast prime like my 50/1.4, as a very light travel kit for vacation...

Aug 24, 2008 at 08:11 PM

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p.1 #15 · New lens rumors?

cwphoto wrote:
24-70/2.8 IS.

Boy I hope so!

Aug 24, 2008 at 08:27 PM

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p.1 #16 · New lens rumors?

cwphoto wrote:
24-70/2.8 IS.

CW, is that from your Canon Australia buddies or you're guessing ?

Aug 24, 2008 at 08:43 PM

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p.1 #17 · New lens rumors?

Pixel Perfect wrote:
The only thing more depressing than waiting for new cameras is waiting for new lens announcements.

The have been no credible rumours other than the 18-200 which rates zero on my interest scale anyway. Most other rumours are mere wishlists.

There is some evidence that Canon will come out with a 18-200 IS lens. According to Bob Atkins the Chinese Canon site that apparently leaked the 50D announcement included a picture of the 50D with an 18-200 IS attached. Here is the link in which Atkins discusses it:

http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/digital/canon_eos_50D_preview.html

I personally couldn't care less, however, as I have zero interest in this lens either.

Best wishes,

Steve

Aug 24, 2008 at 09:11 PM

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p.1 #18 · New lens rumors?

A new 200-400 to keep up with Nikon

Aug 24, 2008 at 10:34 PM

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p.1 #19 · New lens rumors?

PrecisionPhoto wrote:
A new 200-400 to keep up with Nikon

That is always a solid basis for new EF lens predictions.
Wouldn't surprise me at all.
Neither would a price of $7k or so.
Unfortunately the cursed 400DO may stand in the way of that lens and perhaps a few more.

Aug 24, 2008 at 10:40 PM

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p.1 #20 · New lens rumors?

The 18-200 IS is the only one I see that is a fairly solid rumour.

Aug 24, 2008 at 10:40 PM

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p.1 #21 · New lens rumors?

Habzsi wrote:
Hi,

I'm looking for getting 24..105/4LIS.
Do you think it shall be updated anytime soon, in 1..2 years?

Thanks, Endre

Nah, it's only 2-3 years old. No chance.

Aug 24, 2008 at 11:02 PM

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p.1 #22 · New lens rumors?

An updated 24mm TS-E would be appropriate if Canon wants to play keeps up with the Nikonian's.

Aug 25, 2008 at 12:21 AM

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p.1 #23 · New lens rumors?

Rani wrote:
why is there no interest in the 18-200 surely as an allrounder leave it on your camera it should be pretty handy?

Because it won't fit on my 5D...

Aug 25, 2008 at 07:16 PM

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p.1 #24 · New lens rumors?

I'd love to see an upgrade to the 70-200 f/2.8IS lens similar to what was done with the 16-35 and the 70-200 f/4IS.

Aug 25, 2008 at 07:22 PM

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p.1 #25 · New lens rumors?

"rumors" not "wishlist"

Aug 25, 2008 at 07:28 PM


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