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So any 24-105 STM reviews yet?

Started Nov 7, 2014 | Discussions thread
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Re: So any 24-105 STM reviews yet?

quiquae wrote:

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.

IMHO the only realistic plan is to sell the 6D as a FF Rebel, at a strongly reduced price and introduce an upgraded 6D2. The 6D still sells from €1600 ($2000, would be even more without the recent Euro nosedive) body only in Europe, or €2200 ($2750) with the 24-105L. Compared to a year ago, EU 6D prices have actually gone up instead of down. It is VERY expensive compared to the competition IMHO, for such a basic camera.

I guess Canon is selling what remains of the 24-105L and will start selling cheaper 24-105 6D bundles -with the new lens - next year, making room for an improved 6D2 or maybe simply for a cheaper 5D3.

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