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02/07/2011 08:13:53 AM · #1 |
200-400 f4L with built in 1.4x tele-extender... WOWZERS!!!!!!!!
Two new cameras 600D and 1100D
New versions of the 500 & 600 F4s.
I fear for my bank account. But get me super excited about the 5Dmk3!!
Oh, Link
Message edited by author 2011-02-07 13:14:09. |
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02/07/2011 08:15:11 AM · #2 |
Ooooooo, and a new canon flash wituh built in video light for HD recording...
Take that NIKON!! |
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02/07/2011 08:44:17 AM · #3 |
Boy, that 200-400mm looks GREAT. I can't tell if it's a push-pull or not, though by the arrangement of rings I suspect it may be...
"One tidbit to watch will be whether it's a fixed-length design adjusted with a traditional zoom ring vs. the push-pull design that some photographers dislike about the 100-400mm product. And of course the price, size, and weight will help determine how deeply this lens will spread into the ranks of amateur bird and safari photographers.
Canon will show a prototype of the 200-400mm lens at the CP+ tradeshow in Pacifico Yokohama starting February 9."
Read more: //news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-20030810-264.html#ixzz1DIfTVjY5
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02/07/2011 08:54:32 AM · #4 |
| It doesn't look like a push-pull design to me... I sure hope it isn't. Honestly, if the optical quality is up to the task, this will be one to make my tongue hang out! I think that I will be having a case of sticker shock at the price, though! |
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02/07/2011 09:09:38 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
It doesn't look like a push-pull design to me... I sure hope it isn't. Honestly, if the optical quality is up to the task, this will be one to make my tongue hang out! I think that I will be having a case of sticker shock at the price, though! |
On reexamination I believe you may be right. I share your hope it's fixed-length. I am sure it will cost $2500 or more though, so I doubt I will ever own it. Anyway, I just GOT the 100-400, and Penny'd probably kick me to the curb if I started whining about this one :-)
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02/07/2011 09:26:36 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Boy, that 200-400mm looks GREAT. I can't tell if it's a push-pull or not, though by the arrangement of rings I suspect it may be...
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Fixed aperture tele zooms are almost always fixed length... Think 70-200 f4 IS, only bigger.. |
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02/07/2011 09:38:48 AM · #7 |
| Was looking at getting a 300mm super zoom in the near future, but now I think I'll just wait. The 200-400mm looks very interesting, and I'm curious to see how the built in extender engages. |
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02/07/2011 09:41:25 AM · #8 |
| oh man! 200-400. Sounds exciting. less of a range may make it sharper. Fixed aperture. The price will be a key, but I've been slowly saving for the 100-400 and this may be an alternative. |
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02/07/2011 09:47:01 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
oh man! 200-400. Sounds exciting. less of a range may make it sharper. Fixed aperture. The price will be a key, but I've been slowly saving for the 100-400 and this may be an alternative. |
You might see quite a few second hand 100-400s coming on the market - which means that they should be cheaper. |
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02/07/2011 10:13:24 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by apercep:
...Think 70-200 f4 IS, only bigger.. |
Oh, *much* bigger. The 400/4 specification means that the front element has to be a minimum of 100mm (4 inches) in diameter! This will be a beast, and pricing will be beastly as well. The 500/4 prime is $6500 USD; a 400/4 prime would probably be more in the range of a 300/2.8 prime (about $4500), and this zoom will definitely be more expensive than that, but probably less than the 500/4. We're probably talking north of $5500 USD.
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02/07/2011 10:30:59 AM · #11 |
| The new version of the Nikkor AF-S 200-400 F4G Ed VR II is now $6,500 so my guess is that the Canon will be the same. The old version sold for $5,500. Still my dream lens. |
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02/07/2011 10:45:09 AM · #12 |
Awww, you guys are bursting my bubble! I'm not paying $5,000 for a lens. :(
Well, like Sara said, maybe I can find a cheap 100-400 then. |
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02/08/2011 05:17:21 AM · #13 |
Hey guys. I just bought a Canon 50mm 1.2 L and am using it with a 7D.
I am thinking of trading this for a 35 1.4 L and a 50 1.4 for a little more cash.
Do you think keep the 50 1.2?? Or trade for something else? Opinions please. |
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02/09/2011 11:32:34 AM · #14 |
| Weren't they going to preview that 200-400 today? |
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02/09/2011 01:42:27 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Weren't they going to preview that 200-400 today? |
Damn, dude you've got hardware hankering, and you've got it bad! |
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02/09/2011 01:52:46 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Weren't they going to preview that 200-400 today? |
Damn, dude you've got hardware hankering, and you've got it bad! |
LOL... mmmhmmm...
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02/09/2011 02:02:38 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Weren't they going to preview that 200-400 today? |
Damn, dude you've got hardware hankering, and you've got it bad! |
I need an IV infusion of cash! Stat! |
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02/09/2011 03:31:28 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Originally posted by kirbic:
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Weren't they going to preview that 200-400 today? |
Damn, dude you've got hardware hankering, and you've got it bad! |
I need an IV infusion of cash! Stat! |
I resemble that remark! |
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02/09/2011 05:25:36 PM · #19 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Weren't they going to preview that 200-400 today? |
Damn, dude you've got hardware hankering, and you've got it bad! |
Says the guy with a dozen lenses ;)
It's nice to see Canon is finally getting on board with providing people with commander mode for flashes (the new 600D has it). In the announcement for the flashes though, they note "Both models also feature a built-in infrared Remote Release function to trigger the shutter release of compatible EOS models."
Anybody know more info on this? |
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02/09/2011 06:28:16 PM · #20 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
We're probably talking north of $5500 USD. |
And add the cost of the mandatory built-in extender, plus new release premium, plus falling USD and I think about $7500
bazz.
Message edited by author 2011-02-09 23:28:33. |
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02/09/2011 10:47:30 PM · #21 |
Well, since we're all taking random whacks at pricing, here's my shot.
$3900, and they're gonna kill Nikon with this. ;) |
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02/10/2011 05:13:07 AM · #22 |
Originally posted by spiritualspatula:
Originally posted by kirbic:
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Weren't they going to preview that 200-400 today? |
Damn, dude you've got hardware hankering, and you've got it bad! |
Says the guy with a dozen lenses ;)... |
Indeed! I know hardware hankering from deep personal experience, LOL! |
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