Gotta give these guys credit... a lens-specific/specialised extender is not such a bad idea, come to think of it!
Glad to see Canon making new and interesting lenses instead of just upgrading the VR and jacking up the price by a grand... oops I meant image stabilisation <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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GTW
This looks promising. And from the pictures, they placed the zoom ring where it belongs ... unlike Nikon.
Talking about Nikon <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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-- Markus
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Gotta give these guys credit... a lens-specific/specialised extender is not such a bad idea, come to think of it!
Glad to see Canon making new and interesting lenses instead of just upgrading the VR and jacking up the price by a grand... oops I meant image stabilisation <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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GTW
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The price tag for this one will be insane ...
Considering that after the price hike Canon lenses are still more expensive, I wouldn't be surprised if that new lens is priced around 7,000 EUR <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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Considering that after the price hike Canon lenses are still more expensive, I wouldn't be surprised if that new lens is priced around 7,000 EUR <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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I'd say that this would fit.
I think it's pretty safe to assume that the optics will be flawless. No need to test it!
My dream wildlife lens to pick up where the 100-400L runs out of steam. This is almost certainly a purchase for me, unless dealbreakers surface once it becomes real.
Am I too optimistic? I'd guess a post-launch street price comparable to the 300mm f/2.8 II after the initial rush clears.
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My dream wildlife lens to pick up where the 100-400L runs out of steam. This is almost certainly a purchase for me, unless dealbreakers surface once it becomes real.
Am I too optimistic? I'd guess a post-launch street price comparable to the 300mm f/2.8 II after the initial rush clears.
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Have you considered the 300-800 f/5.6 used?
GTW
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Have you considered the 300-800 f/5.6 used?[/quote]
Don't think I've ever seen one available, and even if I did and could afford it, I'm not sure I would want to hand hold it! I'd estimate equivalent to a 300/2.8 (600/5.6) would be about my limit here, so the 400/4 would fit in.
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I think it's pretty safe to assume that the optics will be flawless. No need to test it![/quote]
I'm sure many people thought the same way when the 200-400 VR was released. <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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http://www.bythom.com/nikkor-200-400mm-lensreview.htm