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Why has Canon Abandoned F/2.8?

Started Nov 18, 2014 | Discussions thread
Schwany
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Why would a couple of new lenses indicate f/2.8 is abandoned
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Not abandoned, the f/4 design makes lenses affordable for a larger audience, and high ISO on newer camera models is pretty impressive, so shutter speeds can stay up there. I'd rather have f/2.8 in any lens, but f/4 isn't bad in a ultra wide angle, or a giant telephoto either.

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