Canon has just presented its newest zoom lens. The 70-200mm range is quite important because at f/2.8 it is one of the most coveted high-quality lenses.
The new features:
- Faster AutoFocus algorithms
- Min focusing distance: 1.2m
- Wider focusing ring
- Weather-sealing
- Magnesium allow barrel for a better reliability at the small cost of only 1490g weight
This small marvel does not have a price yet, and will only be available in April 2010.
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3 responses to “Canon updates the EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM zoom”
The current version is around 2000 €. Is it reasonable to expect less with the new one ?
Oh no. Canon has the habit of hiking the price up in this kind of context. The lens is better, right?
In Germany, it is priced 2399€.
http://www.calumetphoto.de/item/CAN7020028ISUSMII/