02-07-2012, 02:33 PM
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I'm a bit surprise that the 24f2.8 has IS and the 24-70 does not; i'm also a bit surprise the 24f2.8 was redesigned before other lenses given its relatively good performance. I've not check the schematics but is it a totally new design ?
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Looks like it, yes. Went from a 10 elements 10 groups to an 11 elements 9 groups design (new | old):
The new 28 and 24mm versions have design similarities.
And this explains why the old 28mm was so cheap compared to the 24mm. 28mm new | old:
I'm a bit surprise that the 24f2.8 has IS and the 24-70 does not; i'm also a bit surprise the 24f2.8 was redesigned before other lenses given its relatively good performance. I've not check the schematics but is it a totally new design ?
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Looks like it, yes. Went from a 10 elements 10 groups to an 11 elements 9 groups design (new | old):
The new 28 and 24mm versions have design similarities.
And this explains why the old 28mm was so cheap compared to the 24mm. 28mm new | old: