17-85mm IS USM going to discontinue production? How true?

[Kelvin Tan]

Is Canon going to discontinue the above mention? Or are they coming up with a new one? Can someone advise? Thanks:sweat:

 

[FilterFunk]

there is no mention of it anywhere.
where did you get the information from ? :dunno:

 

[grantyale]

15-135/3.5-5.6 IS for me~

 

[Kelvin Tan]

Heard from AP salesman in Funan, when I ask for pricing.
Or is he going to con me to buy on the spot knowing that
I am desperate?:embrass:

there is no mention of it anywhere.
where did you get the information from ? :dunno:

 

[calebk]

Heard from AP salesman in Funan, when I ask for pricing.
Or is he going to con me to buy on the spot knowing that
I am desperate?:embrass:

AP salesman-Funan knows about this kinda thing? Oh man so well informed..

 

[grantyale]

Heard from AP salesman in Funan, when I ask for pricing.
Or is he going to con me to buy on the spot knowing that
I am desperate?:embrass:

Who? Been there a few times and their attitude seems ok...

 

[Redsun]

huh really!!Thats shocking I would have thought that lens would be really popular with people juz starting with dslrs.Oh well have to wait for the 15-135/3.5-5.6 IS then

 

[FilterFunk]

the only recent rumour i heard is the 24-70mm f2.8 IS USM..
http://www.photographyblog.com/inde.../canon_24_70mm_lens_with_image_stabilisation/

 

[calebk]

the only recent rumour i heard is the 24-70mm f2.8 IS USM..
http://www.photographyblog.com/inde.../canon_24_70mm_lens_with_image_stabilisation/

As it is, it's already a sizable, weighty a*& lens. Slap on IS components and maybe change/redesign the lens groups/elements and it's gonna be real heavy.

 

[valice]

the only recent rumour i heard is the 24-70mm f2.8 IS USM..
http://www.photographyblog.com/inde.../canon_24_70mm_lens_with_image_stabilisation/

Don't see the need for IS on that lens. Given the weight it is now already.

 

[lightning]

Don't see the need for IS on that lens. Given the weight it is now already.

17-50 also have IS....people still buy it

 

[XC Pictorial]

Is Canon going to discontinue the above mention? Or are they coming up with a new one? Can someone advise? Thanks:sweat:

Seriously doubt it.

Logically before a model is discon, it has to be replaced or at least already have a newer, similar pricefocal length range and better selling model.

 

[jeromevo]

Canon EF 10-400mm f/1.2L IS USM

if only...

 

[XC Pictorial]

17-50 also have IS....people still buy it

I believe you meant 17-55..

I do see a need for the IS...

At 17mm F2.8 and IS giving you 3-4 stops, it might be even better for shooting in bar like conditions than a 50f1.4..

 

[FrogLAH]

As it is, it's already a sizable, weighty a*& lens. Slap on IS components and maybe change/redesign the lens groups/elements and it's gonna be real heavy.

I thought its the 24-105 f4L IS that's bundled with the 5D.

 

[calebk]

I thought its the 24-105 f4L IS that's bundled with the 5D.

I don't get you...

 

[Kelvin Tan]

Thanks guys for all the info..

 

[akdwivedi]

Canon EF 10-400mm f/1.2L IS USM

if only...

I would just settle for a EF 18-200mm f/2.8-4 IS.. I sometimes feel like jumping ship to nikon for their 18-200mm VR lens.. Wonderful range for a walk around lens.

but - grass on the other side always looks greener.

 

[thw]

I would just settle for a EF 18-200mm f/2.8-4 IS.. I sometimes feel like jumping ship to nikon for their 18-200mm VR lens.. Wonderful range for a walk around lens.
but - grass on the other side always looks greener.

I think it's just a matter of time. Unlike Nikon, when Canon announces a product, it is readily available some time after that. :bsmilie:

I can't wait to replace my 17-85 IS with an 18-200 f/4-5.6 IS. :bsmilie:

As for 18-200 f/2.8-4 IS, well, you can dream on. That lens will be so heavy, it probably defeats the purpose of a walkabout.

 

[lightning]

I believe you meant 17-55..

I do see a need for the IS...

At 17mm F2.8 and IS giving you 3-4 stops, it might be even better for shooting in bar like conditions than a 50f1.4..

Yes 17-55....sorry.

IS is an virtual Tri-pod.