Theo98
Eurasian Goldfinch
I'm excited for the updated Canon IS offerings, but tempered by what they don't offer (IMHO):
Pros:
1. 50-66% Improvement on Close Focus!!
2. Possibly better IS Performance?!
3. Better Ergonomics!
4. Improved Coatings?!
5. Double the Lens Elements=Better Optics?!
6. 10X32=Increased Obj. Size!
Cons:
1. 10X32=145% $$$ increase in MSRP
2. 12X32=65% $$$ increase in MSRP
3. 12X32=Decreased Obj. Size
4. 4.2(12X) to 6.4(10X) oz. Heavier
5. No increase in FOV's (10X=315ft, 12X=263ft, 14X=226ft)
6. No Weatherproofing
7. Non-adjustable Eyecups
8. No Diopter adjustment increase
9. No L-Glass
Unknowns:
1. Armor durability?
2. Focus speed?
3. Eye cup comfort?
4. Balance?
5. Quality of Accessories?
6. Improved Warranty?
7. "Spectra Coatings" low light performance?
8. El. Durability?
All variables mentioned (or not) should be confirmed as soon as user reports start coming in (Go Dennis). Just wish that for the increase in price, Canon would have included more of what their flagship 10X42L IS offers! Maybe they have...We'll "SEE"! :t:
Ted
Pros:
1. 50-66% Improvement on Close Focus!!
2. Possibly better IS Performance?!
3. Better Ergonomics!
4. Improved Coatings?!
5. Double the Lens Elements=Better Optics?!
6. 10X32=Increased Obj. Size!
Cons:
1. 10X32=145% $$$ increase in MSRP
2. 12X32=65% $$$ increase in MSRP
3. 12X32=Decreased Obj. Size
4. 4.2(12X) to 6.4(10X) oz. Heavier
5. No increase in FOV's (10X=315ft, 12X=263ft, 14X=226ft)
6. No Weatherproofing
7. Non-adjustable Eyecups
8. No Diopter adjustment increase
9. No L-Glass
Unknowns:
1. Armor durability?
2. Focus speed?
3. Eye cup comfort?
4. Balance?
5. Quality of Accessories?
6. Improved Warranty?
7. "Spectra Coatings" low light performance?
8. El. Durability?
All variables mentioned (or not) should be confirmed as soon as user reports start coming in (Go Dennis). Just wish that for the increase in price, Canon would have included more of what their flagship 10X42L IS offers! Maybe they have...We'll "SEE"! :t:
Ted
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