On 22/8/05, Gavin Bell, discombobulated, unleashed: >According the fotografi.no the list UK price will be (10,000 norweigen >kroner) ~800 pounds for the 24-105 F4L IS, which is quite a jump up from >the 400 odd pound 28-135IS which this might replace for many people.
Don't forget, as an 'L' lens, the standard of construction is better, with extras like anti-dust seals. I have the 24-70 2.8L and that is one of my favourite lenses. I have one non-L lens (a 20mm 2.8) and it's not nearly as well made. > >Can anyone workout if the lens body extends, as it is unclear from the images. >http://www.dpreview.com/news/0508/Canon/24-105-front.jpg >eg the small gap between the lens label and L red ring and the filter >hood mount might be too allow the lens to extend, in which case I'd be >less interested. Given that the 17-40 and 70-200 do not. Looking at the image I would say it doesn't. The lens hood bayonet mount is right on the front of the lens. Compare it with the bayonet mount on the front of the 24-70mm: <http://www.canon.com.au/ftp/ef%2024-70mm%20f2.8l%20usm.jpg> where the front element assembly moves forward and backward, extending the physical length of the lens. In fact I don't mind this, as I always use the lens with the hood in place anyway. The new lens looks good and if it performs as well as expected, will be a popular choice. HTH Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=====| http://www.cottysnaps.com _____________________________ * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
