So any 24-105 STM reviews yet?

quiquae wrote:.

I'm not sure that Canon doesn't want to apply discounts to kit bundles, as they always seems to price kit bundles at a few hundred dollars less than the body and lens bought separately--from 5D3/24-70F4L all the way down to the lowliest Rebels. I'd expect the 24-105STM to be priced at ~$400 range when bundled.

That actually brings into question Canon's future plans for full frame bodies--is there going to be an even cheaper alternative to 6D to complement this lens? The 6D/24-105L kit currently retails for about $2000 new. I'm not sure that chopping a mere $200 off that number will increase unit sales all that much more, but if they can reduce the package price to $1500, it may be significant enough of a difference to bring in a whole new set of demand. It would require a new, lower-end body than the 6D, however.

I wouldn't be personally interested in such a body since I already have a 6D, but it is an intriguing thought.

The Sony A7 is $1500 now. The D610 is about the same price as the 6D body but its kit with a 25-85/3.5-4.5 iVR s $2000 vs $2500 ($2300 with rebate) for the 6D with 24-105/4L IS. In reviews the 24-85 frequently matches or beats the Nikon 24-120/4 VR.

It would make sense for Canon to price the 6D with this lens for $2000, maybe with the 6D Mark II. Nikon also has a $2300 body/$3000 kit with their D750. Note, retail is $3600 but it seems to be on permanent sale for $3000.

In the Nikon line the D610 pretty clearly replaces the D300s which was a 7D competitor.