Anyone disappointed in Canon's announcements?

Robert A · Aug 25, 2006

Is anyone a teenzy-weenzy bit disappointed that Canon didn't have more product announcements? I know that Rebel customers are happy, but the rest of us don't have much that new to rejoyce over.

For instance, a 50mm f/1.2? Why bother when there's already a fab f/1.4?

The 70-200 f/4 IS is much needed, but its very costly, and there'still s not much to fill the gap for us 1.6 crop factor people between it and the 17-40 f/4.

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ohsotrue_ · Aug 25, 2006

I wish they had done something with the 35 f/2. And maybe introduced a few more lenses that were a little cheaper! (like in the $300-$700 range)

Stovall · Aug 25, 2006

rather than the junky 50/1.4. Please don't tell me how great it is stopped down to f/8.0 you get 1.4's to shoot wide open when needed not at f/8.0.

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Robert A · Aug 25, 2006

I love my 1.4. It has a lovely, soft bokeh, and the color and contrast really stand out. I cannot imagine needing a 1.2. Nevertheless, I wish there were more lens offerings in their announcements, including a few more body updates.
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Stovall · Aug 25, 2006

The important body update will come some with the new 1 series body.

Should be about 3 days before Photonkina opens.
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Irwin Popkin · Aug 25, 2006

Suprised they offered the dustbuster in the bottom of the line!

Forrest41926 · Aug 25, 2006

Robert A said:
Is anyone a teenzy-weenzy bit disappointed that Canon didn't have
more product announcements? I know that Rebel customers are happy,
but the rest of us don't have much that new to rejoyce over.

Well I have my 5D and 135/2 L to rejoice over. Exactly what is it that you need? Or did you get the feeling you have too much money?

Robert A said:
For instance, a 50mm f/1.2? Why bother when there's already a fab
f/1.4?

Good question, but the way people have been clamoring for it without end...

Robert A said:
The 70-200 f/4 IS is much needed, but its very costly, and
there'still s not much to fill the gap for us 1.6 crop factor
people between it and the 17-40 f/4.

There are now five 50 mm primes, a 24-70, 24-105 IS, a 60 mm macro ...

Forrest41926 · Aug 25, 2006

Stovall said:
rather than the junky 50/1.4. Please don't tell me how great it is
stopped down to f/8.0 you get 1.4's to shoot wide open when needed
not at f/8.0.

Talk about a dedicated crusade!!

Forrest41926 · Aug 25, 2006

Irwin Popkin said:
Suprised they offered the dustbuster in the bottom of the line!

Don't be; aside from selling more Rebels, they're also letting people who buy them test the feature out before it finds its way into higher-end bodies.

While the EOS 3 wasn't "bottom of the line" - in fact it was a step or two down from the top - it introduced the 45-point AF, and when that proved itself, it found its way into the 1-series film ( and ultimatley digital ) bodies.

Stovall · Aug 25, 2006

Just think about Cato the Elder and Carthage only it's Delenda 50/1.4.
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miketoll · Aug 25, 2006

Most people will have a wish list and if that has not been fulfilled they will be disappointed. I would like to have seen (funds permitting) a 30D replacement with dustbuster, a new 100-400 L IS and a new 100mm macro with IS, but there you go, not this time.
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fstop blues · Aug 25, 2006

I guess you just have to wait it out for another 12 months before you give Canon another grand.

POAH · Aug 25, 2006

I have no money so don;t really care what they annouce lol
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Fructusbiz · Aug 25, 2006

I’m really happy with my 30D and don’t look for some 10+ MP upgrade. 8 MP is enough for all I need (A3 prints) and even more. Just don’t mention the rest.
My 17–55/2.8 IS works just perfect – really excellent EF-S lens.

And newly announced 70-200/f 4 IS seems to be interested. I use 70-200/f 2.8 IS from a pool and consider to buy one for the personal use, however now I’d better wait for a while to test the new F4 version – almost twice lighter and less costly. And yes, 4-stop IS sounds really good!

Yohan Pamudji · Aug 25, 2006

A bit underwhelmed maybe, but not disappointed. If you think the 50mm f/1.4 is "fab" then I guess the new f/1.2 is of no consequence to you, but many have bemoaned the AF on the f/1.4 and will welcome this new lens. It's quite a bit more expensive, and as such will only be a niche lens, but so is the other f/1.2 lens the 85mm f/1.2 L mk II.

And people have been clamoring for a 70-200 f/4 IS for a long time now, and it's finally here. It's not of interest to me since I already have that range covered with IS, but it's still a nice new lens.

Regarding the gap between 17-40 and 70-200, what about the 24-105? I know that's a lot of overlap, but those three lenses together would make a killer kit of f/4 lenses, and I imagine this 3-lens kit is exactly what Canon had in mind from the moment they released the 17-40 f/4 in 2003.

I was personally hoping for a 200mm f/1.8 IS. Maybe next time.

-Yohan

Robert A said:
Is anyone a teenzy-weenzy bit disappointed that Canon didn't have
more product announcements? I know that Rebel customers are happy,
but the rest of us don't have much that new to rejoyce over.

For instance, a 50mm f/1.2? Why bother when there's already a fab
f/1.4?

The 70-200 f/4 IS is much needed, but its very costly, and
there'still s not much to fill the gap for us 1.6 crop factor
people between it and the 17-40 f/4.

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Robert A
Canon 20D

Edward In Toronto · Aug 25, 2006

The EF 70-200 f/4L IS is huge news.

Throw in a new dSLR and a 50mmL and you have a great Christmas this year for Canon users.
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PeaceFrog · Aug 25, 2006

It looks like a pretty solid set of announcements to me. The prices for the lenses were a bit higher than I had expected but the products do look like winners.

Greg

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PhotoTom · Aug 25, 2006

I'm rather pleased with the announcement of the 50/1.2. I'm a bit surprised that something in a 1-series was not announced, but that may come yet.

I see that there's at least one poster on another thread that's disappointed that Canon didn't introduce a cheap consumer super-zoom with IS.

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Jack_DC · Aug 25, 2006

Should both be very nice with Digic III, anti-dust, and more....

And to anyone starting out, I'd recommend the XTi in a heartbeat over Sony and Nikon offerings. Canon disappointed with the 30D but the next year will be full of winners.

Just watch!
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FretNoMore · Aug 25, 2006

Robert A said:
Is anyone a teenzy-weenzy bit disappointed that Canon didn't have
more product announcements? I know that Rebel customers are happy,
but the rest of us don't have much that new to rejoyce over.

For instance, a 50mm f/1.2? Why bother when there's already a fab
f/1.4?

The 70-200 f/4 IS is much needed, but its very costly, and
there'still s not much to fill the gap for us 1.6 crop factor
people between it and the 17-40 f/4.

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Robert A
Canon 20D

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