Adding IS means adding a lens group. On a zoom there is a price to pay in IQ. I would like them to make a 24-70 MKII that has the best IQ possible. There is already the 24-105/4 IS.
With the coming sensors and short focal lengths, resolution seems more important that IS.
Adding IS means adding a lens group. On a zoom there is a price to pay in IQ. I would like them to make a 24-70 MKII that has the best IQ possible. There is already the 24-105/4 IS.
With the coming sensors and short focal lengths, resolution seems more important that IS.
It seems possible to include IS and still wind up with greater image quality, though. Witness the 70-200 f/4L IS.
jamesf99 wrote:
So what? what do you want for $900?
I need/want a new P&S camera and surprisingly, this is a lens that interests me. Is it any good? Probably not, but it's a P&S lens, nothing more, and that's how I'd use it.
This is the epitome of a "me too" product and while it may prove competent, anyone thinking they're going to get something really special here is probably mistaken. .
Seconded. I believe its going to start at $700 and its weight is the sum of the 18-55 kit and the 55-250. If it proves "competent", it would be a great single lens hiking solution. The bear usually doesn't wait around for you to change from your scenery lens to your critter lens. This lens in no way competes with real lenses, it's competing with a G9. And then I'd have to buy it a Rebel body to save another 3/4 lb. You'd have a 2.5 lb, APS C, 10X zoom P&S. OT, I know, but that's why I'm interested in this lens.
Here's a thought...I can't believe that Canon have dropped their research and development into things like the DO lens. It wouldn't suprise me to see further introductions of this unique to Canon technology. Hopefully they will have fine tuned the numerous issues away...not that I have any issue with my 70-300 DO I am and continue to be very happy with it.
Heard nothing. But I am not looking for lenses anyway. The next one I will buy is the 100 2.8 macro for shure. It does not need any improvement I think.
You'd have a 2.5 lb, APS C, 10X zoom P&S. OT, I know, but that's why I'm interested in this lens.
