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Why does Canon not make such light zoom lenses anymore ?

Started Jan 29, 2014 | Discussions thread
Mark B.
Mark B. Forum Pro • Posts: 29,756
...and slow...

mermaidkiller wrote:

During the 80s and 90s I had this FD 28-55 f/3.5-4.5 for my T90.

http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/canon/fdresources/fdlenses/fdzooms/2855.htm

Nice and lightweight, only 200g while the T90 body I had was bulky and heavy compared to the 6d body.
Current standard zoom lenses are all heavy. Lightweights are possible as the old 28-55 shows, it was a fullframe lens as well. Even the most compact one, the 17-40 f/4L is a lot bulkier. I am very happy with my 24-105 f/4L despite its heavy 600 grams but it provides a 4x zoom range, but I'd wish a lighter one with smaller zoom range. Shame that the 15-85 sold with the 7d is EF-S only, otherwise I kept it.

I wouldn't want a short zoom that has a max aperture of f/4.5 at 55mm.  It's not even 2x, may as well use a prime.

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