On Nov 10, 12:57*am, Robert Coe wrote:
So what's the point of the just-announced Canon 24-70mm f/4L IS lens? It's a
stop too slow to be a good indoor lens, and as an outdoor lens it doesn't have
nearly the range of the 24-105 f/4 that most people like. Is it aimed mainly
at compulsive pixel peepers who think the 24-105 isn't sharp enough but can't
afford the new 24-70 f/2.8? Is that a big enough market to be worth the
trouble?

Bob

It is clear that it needs to be superior to the 24-105, or what's the
point? The 24-105 is a good lens, but it is far from perfect.

I think the 24-70 f/4 will be a great kit lens for the 6D. I imagine
in the kit, the price will end up being effectively a few hundred less
than the $1500 they are quoting now for stand-alone price.