New Lenes from Canon

rhodopsin · 25 Oct 2007, 23:40 (Ref:2051592)

Canon's new telephoto lenses:

EF 200mm f/2L IS USM
EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM.

Do I need to ask how much they're going to cost.

Davhut · 26 Oct 2007, 01:38 (Ref:2051617)

That 800 with a 2x tele in the bright sun would be the bee's knees wouldn't it?

MikeHoyer · 26 Oct 2007, 09:53 (Ref:2051834)

Oh yes please! I'll have one of each, especially the 200.

The 800 looks OK, I can imagine it not being the easiest thing to use in a motorsport environment though...

minimangler · 26 Oct 2007, 10:14 (Ref:2051850)

800 for motorsport?!?
I know the Silverstone run offs are big, but you'd have to be in Towcester for that to be useful!

MikeHoyer · 26 Oct 2007, 10:18 (Ref:2051854)

Yeah, I'm sure it's much more geared towards wildlife and wedding photographers, and the like...

Tim the Grey · 26 Oct 2007, 11:40 (Ref:2051918)

Football photos from the 'wrong' end???

redshoes · 26 Oct 2007, 11:51 (Ref:2051926)

I'm not sure my chiropractor would approve.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeHoyer

Yeah, I'm sure it's much more geared towards wildlife and wedding photographers, and the like...

800 for a wedding! Are you working for Heat magazine now and trying to get pap shots of the latest Z-lister?

minimangler · 26 Oct 2007, 13:33 (Ref:2052003)

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshoes

800 for a wedding! Are you working for Heat magazine now and trying to get pap shots of the latest Z-lister?

Michael Hoyer, photographer to the stars.

(Literally the stars with a lens that big.)

photohsr · 26 Oct 2007, 14:04 (Ref:2052032)

Quote:

Originally Posted by minimangler

800 for motorsport?!?
I know the Silverstone run offs are big, but you'd have to be in Towcester for that to be useful!

Here in North America they have moved the fencing so far back that there are times I have to use the 2X extender on my 400 2.8 to get the shot I need, so I can see its uses.
Bob H.

Hubble · 26 Oct 2007, 15:09 (Ref:2052070)

I believe the 1200mm F5.6L used to retail at only around $90,000......I say 'only'.......of course I couldn't afford another one.....

I would expect the 800 to be up in the $high teens/low twenties

rdjones · 26 Oct 2007, 21:29 (Ref:2052382)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hubble

I believe the 1200mm F5.6L used to retail at only around $90,000......I say 'only'.......of course I couldn't afford another one.....

I read somewhere that only ever sold 12 of those. I have to say the 200 does look tempting depending on the price.

MikeHoyer · 27 Oct 2007, 15:48 (Ref:2052722)

I would imagine it'll be about 2 grand, or in that area. The 70-200 f2.8 is over a grand I think.

The 800, I dread to think...

Tim the Grey · 27 Oct 2007, 21:16 (Ref:2052889)

"If you have to ask, you can't afford it" territory.

I'd guess at add a zero to your other price...

agosling · 28 Oct 2007, 10:17 (Ref:2053125)

Given that a 400 2.8 with a 1.4x tc is about as long as I even use, I can't see that I will be rushing out to get an 800...

Price wise, I would guess around the $12k mark, maybe less, It doesn't look much different to the 600 f4 and it's a stop slower, so I don't see it being mega expensive. I could be wrong though....

Hubble · 28 Oct 2007, 14:45 (Ref:2053302)

It's interesting to see the 200 prime coming back in - Canon used to do a 200mm F1.8 lens.....I've only ever seen one, but it looked a cracking bit of kit

70-200 F2.8 is around £1300 now I think.........and I've been thinking about the 800mm......since the front element is no bigger than the 400mm F2.8, maybe it will not be much more expensive (essentially it's just a 400 2.8 with the 2x tele built in, but with fewer lenses). So I reckon it might retail for around the £5500 mark

Hubble · 28 Oct 2007, 14:50 (Ref:2053308)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdjones

I read somewhere that only ever sold 12 of those. I have to say the 200 does look tempting depending on the price.

I've heard that before too......

For the unfamiliar out there....here it is......

The tripod comes with it, and I think the other accessory spotted here is provided to wipe the lens and help carry it

Tim the Grey · 28 Oct 2007, 15:26 (Ref:2053334)

Are you sure you're not named for it???

Hubble · 28 Oct 2007, 17:36 (Ref:2053434)

Nah, I'm named from a friend in Texas who I arranged the purchase of my 400mm F2.8 through........I told him it would be quite big, but when it arrived with him he said "it's not big.....it's the Hubble...."

PaulCherry · 28 Oct 2007, 18:48 (Ref:2053505)

A 1200 is ok but if you want something longer.

Did anyone catch this article?

http://blogs.reuters.com/blog/2007/0...ing-the-beast/

PS Dont forget to read the comments at the bottom.

minimangler · 28 Oct 2007, 19:56 (Ref:2053570)

damn, thats big.

Nikon rule then

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