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Canon Launches Three New Lenses - Canon launch three new lenses with class-leading performance and unrivalled flexibility.
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EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM key features
- All-new optical design delivers exceptional sharpness
- Ultra-low dispersion (UD) and super UD elements
- Fast f/2.8 maximum aperture
- Sealed against dust and moisture
- Fast, silent ultrasonic autofocus
- Manual focus override
- Nine-bladed circular aperture
EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM
EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM key features
- 24mm wide angle lens (38mm equivalent on APS-C sized sensors)
- Fast f/2.8 maximum aperture
- Up to four-stop Image Stabilizer
- Ultrasonic autofocus mechanism
- Circular aperture for soft background blur
- Super Spectra coatings reduce flare
EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM
EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM key features
- 28mm wide-angle lens (45mm equivalent on APS-C sized sensors)
- Fast f/2.8 maximum aperture
- Up to four-stop Image Stabilizer
- Ultrasonic autofocus mechanism
- Circular aperture for soft background blur
- Super Spectra coatings reduce flare
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
The new EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM features completely redesigned optics in a compact design that makes it ideal for carrying on every shoot.With a redesigned optical system that includes two Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) and one Super UD aspheric elements to minimise chromatic aberration and colour blurring, the lens delivers consistently sharp, high-contrast images. Each lens element also features Canon's optimised Super Spectra coatings to reduce ghosting and flare and ensure excellent colour balance. Additionally, a fluorine coating minimises the amount of dust, dirt and fingerprints that adhere to the front and rear of the lens.
The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 0.38m at all focal lengths throughout the zoom range.
The mechanical structure of the lens has been improved to offer enhanced zoom durability and greater shake and shock resistance within the lens barrel. The size of the lens has also been reduced by 10mm compared to the previous model. A new Zoom Lock lever also enables photographers to lock the zoom position at the extreme wide end to prevent damage to the lens in transit, while a water and dustproof construction (Waterproof construction around the lens mount, switch panel, zoom ring, focusing ring and zoom lock. Weatherproof when used with weatherproof EOS bodies) enables users to continue shooting in harsh conditions.
EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM and EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM Canon lenses
These 24mm and 28mm fixed wide-angle lenses offer up to 4-stops over lenses without IS. Both feature a wide f/2.8 aperture the silent, high-speed AF performance is provided by the inclusion of a ring-type USM and additional features including optimized AF control. Full-time manual focusing also ensures adjustments can be made even when AF is engaged.The EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM has a minimum focusing distance of 0.20m and the EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM features a minimum focusing distance of 0.23m.
Canon’s advanced IS technology is able to detect intentional panning movement and automatically switch from Normal IS mode to Panning IS mode – helping users to capture movement with greater accuracy.
Both the EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM and EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM feature redesigned optics to improve image quality and reduce the need for post-production. An aspherical glass moulded (GMo) lens element is incorporated to correct aberration throughout the optical system, while Canon’s optimised Super Spectra Coatings reduce ghosting and flare for stand-out image quality. Externally, both models also boast a number of design similarities with Canon’s professional L-series lenses, with a similar coating on the barrel and a similar design on the focus ring. A distance scale is also included to assist with landscape photography
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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Specifications
| Manufacturer | Canon | |
| General | ||
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| Lens | ||
| Focal Length | 24mm - 70mm | |
| Angle of View | No Data | |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | |
| Min Aperture | f/22 | |
| Filter Size | 82mm | |
| 35mm equivalent | No Data | |
| Internal focusing | No Data | |
| Focusing | ||
| Min Focus | 38cm | |
| Stabilised | No | |
| Construction | ||
| Blades | 9 | |
| Elements | 18 | |
| Groups | 13 | |
| Box Contents | ||
| Box Contents | No Data | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 805g | |
| Height | 113mm | |
Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM Specifications
| Manufacturer | Canon | |
| General | ||
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| Lens | ||
| Focal Length | 24mm | |
| Angle of View | No Data | |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | |
| Min Aperture | f/22 | |
| Filter Size | 58mm | |
| 35mm equivalent | No Data | |
| Internal focusing | No Data | |
| Focusing | ||
| Min Focus | 20cm | |
| Stabilised | Yes | |
| Construction | ||
| Blades | 7 | |
| Elements | 11 | |
| Groups | 9 | |
| Box Contents | ||
| Box Contents | No Data | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 280g | |
| Height | 55.7mm | |
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM Specifications
| Manufacturer | Canon | |
| General | ||
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| Lens | ||
| Focal Length | 28mm | |
| Angle of View | No Data | |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | |
| Min Aperture | f/22 | |
| Filter Size | 58mm | |
| 35mm equivalent | No Data | |
| Internal focusing | No Data | |
| Focusing | ||
| Min Focus | 23cm | |
| Stabilised | Yes | |
| Construction | ||
| Blades | 7 | |
| Elements | 9 | |
| Groups | 7 | |
| Box Contents | ||
| Box Contents | No Data | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 260g | |
| Height | 51.5mm | |
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Image stabilization can offer up to four stops slower shutter speeds which in this case would be phenomenal and a great reason to buy this revision. It would also go a long way in justifying the massive price difference between the old and new models. £1000 more for rev2 (official Canon price) is insane. And yes I do know how to hold a camera.
Quote: Why do people worry about image stabilisation on these short lenses, learn to hold your camera correctly.
Correct.
Quote: Image stabilization can offer up to four stops slower shutter speeds...
Also correct. BUT... personal skill and technique is paramount. NOT technology.
(Personally, I find it hilarious that, on the day that Nikon announce the D800(x) - this is the best that Canon can come up with!!! )
Guys ... really!? yes, it is important to hold the camera correctly! and yes, it is also important to have IS - why not at the end of the day! it was invented for a reason and there are situations when no matter how steady you are, having IS it simply helps!
So let's just stop this argument "IS needed vs. Holding the camera correctly" ...
The point is that these lenses are expensive and it is disapointing that, for the price tag, they do not have IS!
IMO, anyone who thinks IS isn't needed can't be taken seriously - it can make a massive difference and there are many occasions where you don't get a second chance and a tripod is completely infeasible.
I believe in the case of the 24-70 they should offer both IS and non-IS options; it appears Tamron is going to be the only option for a stabilised 24-70 but it's unlikely to match the optical quality & AF speed of mark II L-glass.
When I saw the price the first thing I assumed was they'd accidentally missed IS out of press release title, but then I read all the details, and yes it's heading for £3k for a standard-range zoon with no IS.
And as for the 24mm prime, I'd have preferred IS added to the f/1.4L version as that would make it an amazing indoor lens - at weddings I want the 1.4 during ceremony etc, but when stopping down to deal with groups the IS would be a bonus as then I could concentrate more on the subjects.
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