I'm sure Canon make at least 14 different variations of the same kit lens types ... just as Nikon do
I think if Canon has an 18-105 or 18-135 kit lens to compare against, the results may not have been so obvious.
I wonder how well those two Canon lenses(24-70 and 24-105mm) work at their respective 200 or 300mm focal lengths?
I understand what they're trying to do... I just disagree with how they went about it.
I should really do my own comparative report one day, shouldn't I (I know what you're all thinking!!.. ... that's why I haven't ever done it )