Here's the info on the newly released Tamron 24-70 that's priced like the old Canon 24-70:
http://www.tamron.co.jp/en/lineup/a007/index.html
Here are some comparisons between the Canon 24-70 and the new Tamron 24-70, showing how amazing the VC (IS) is on the Tamron.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My-No0TFWmw&feature=plcp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDB8XacUb3s
and this shows opening the box, and build quality:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFLnY...feature=relmfu
This shows auto-focus speed comparisons. The Canon was a bit faster
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcYMQXsiag8&feature=plcp
As this seems to be the only 24-70 with IS, it would be great if anyone that might be interested could tell RED they would like it characterized - as it would certainly speed up the process if there were many folks interested.
