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Why has Canon Abandoned F/2.8?

Started Nov 18, 2014 | Discussions thread
Leon Wittwer Forum Pro • Posts: 13,559
Re: Simply because...

Yes.  It is also true that a new f/2.8 will have to compromise either on image quality or cost compared to the f/4.  Size may also be an issue.  The trades get more difficult for brighter lenses.

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