Why does Canon not make such light zoom lenses anymore ?

I  think even the 6D is around 3x too expensive for anyone considering it to put a cheap lens on the front just to reduce weight. When a FF rebel exists (at a rebel price point) then maybe we'll see such a lens.  Old, light ff lenses are easily available used and are cheap too because nobody wants them anymore so why make a new one with substandard quality.

snapperZ wrote:

Old, light ff lenses are easily available used and are cheap too because nobody wants them anymore so why make a new one with substandard quality.

You are probably correct on that.

To the original poster, I have the 28-105 f3.5-4.5 II USM lens and use it on my 5D (the first 5D).  While I think it's a little soft for sweeping landscapes, it is a superb portrait lens.  Used ones in excellent condition can be had for about $250.  Also, if you are looking for a Canon hood for that lens, it uses the same hood as the Canon 28mm f1.8 USM lens.

Robert

They used to, back in the film days. The 24-85, 28-105 come to mind. Pretty good glass with USM focusing.

I think Canon got away from these designs in the digital age because they were 'consumer lenses'     and Canon assumes that if you buy a FF digital body then you will naturally want to hang their professional 'L' lenses on it.

If you want lightweight consumer lenses they still make a variety to choose from, they are just designed for their 'consumer' crop bodies.

The only current consumer FF normal zoom is the 28-135 IS, a good lens, but not exactly a lightweight.

As others have said, most people buying full frame want to put good glass on it, at least partly because of the cost of the camera.

Crop sensor cameras are the new cheap cameras, with light cheap lenses.

Even Tamron and Sigma are getting away from light cheap full frame lenses (i.e. "Art" line, etc).

I keep my old rebel and a cheap lens just for the purpose you are describing, and keep good glass on the 6D.