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DonSchap
09-03-2007, 10:10 PM
Did it get in under the radar?

There is a new 14mm out there, too.

Check it out -> EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM (http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=151&modelid=15670)
TheObiJuan
09-03-2007, 11:46 PM
When it was released I smiled, then Nikon announced a 14mm f/2.8 zoom lens....
Damn them and the one-upping.
Gintaras
09-04-2007, 04:38 AM
aha, nice lens for ONLY 2K $$$ either Canon or Nikon... anyone rich enough to throw 2K like that?
coldrain
09-04-2007, 04:46 AM
When it was released I smiled, then Nikon announced a 14mm f/2.8 zoom lens....
Damn them and the one-upping.
Seeing how Nikon zoom lenses perform, I am not sure if the 14-xxmm f2.8 zoom can be considered a "one-upping". Nikon zoom lenses tend to have quite some CA, even the expensive ones, and worse barrel distortion.

I think that most probably the 14mm prime will outperform the 14-xx zoom by quite some margin (not so strange for a prime anyway). So... different products, with different qualities.
aparmley
09-04-2007, 08:34 AM
Maybe time for a replacement eh, CW?
24Peter
09-04-2007, 08:57 PM
Maybe time for a replacement eh, CW?

Andy!!! :D
aparmley
09-05-2007, 02:10 PM
Pete! :confused: :D
mcenut
09-05-2007, 03:24 PM
I got an email from Canon about the new 14mm last week. Included was information of the new 18-55mm IS (http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=149&modelid=15704). Even IS can't get me to buy that POS lens again.
Vich
09-05-2007, 05:06 PM
I got an email from Canon about the new 14mm last week. Included was information of the new 18-55mm IS (http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=149&modelid=15704). Even IS can't get me to buy that POS lens again.
The element and group counts are the same, but the MTF specs on the new one looks a bit more promising - probably attributed to the Aspherical lens element. I'd also not get it, but it'll attract some newcomers. If it's say, $300 it could be a nice alternative to the 17-55 f2.8 IS for $900.

Considering that Canon has essentially priced the 17-85 IS at $200 on the 40D, this one may become it's higher IQ brother they can include as a kit upgrade.
cwphoto
09-05-2007, 10:58 PM
Maybe time for a replacement eh, CW?

I heard about this one in Feb this year when my original was stolen. It is on the radar. ;)
cwphoto
09-05-2007, 11:00 PM
Seeing how Nikon zoom lenses perform, I am not sure if the 14-xxmm f2.8 zoom can be considered a "one-upping". Nikon zoom lenses tend to have quite some CA, even the expensive ones, and worse barrel distortion.

I think that most probably the 14mm prime will outperform the 14-xx zoom by quite some margin (not so strange for a prime anyway). So... different products, with different qualities.

I agree, although it would be nice to have the choice!

The Canon 14/2.8 is attractive as I have a very specific need for high quality at this FL for the RV stuff I shoot - in particular low distortion.

The Nikon 14-24/2.8 would be awesome for sports PJ work though - wow.