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Why has Canon Abandoned F/2.8?

Started Nov 18, 2014 | Discussions thread
DavidNJ100
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However, Canon often has the edge in resolution, IQ

If you compare the Tamron 24-70 and 70-200 to their Nikon equivalents, the Tamrons are better or comparable. If you compare them to their Canon equivalents, the Canons are better.

Ditto telephotos where with some lenses the D810 has a big advantage in resolution (e.g. the Sigma 35 and 50 primes). However, with telephotos the 5DM3 with Canon glass is within 10% or so of the D810. That doesn't even count an autofocus advantage (autofocus is half lens/half camera). Many shooters think the 1Dx with telephotos (e.g. for sports) is significantly better than the D4s.

So much is happening I just waiting to see what unfolds. The two F4 wide angle zooms just had me concerned Canon was following Sony to an F4 standard.

Talking about Sony, the A7-II really looks interesting. The in camera sensor stabilization would work with all my Nikon AiS primes. As would the EVF's focus peaking. Adds S-log picture style and 50Mb/s video recording. Getting a lot closer to the DSLR of the future.

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