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Photoman65
29th of November 2006 (Wed), 10:32
I have the 100mm-400mm f/4.5-56 IS and would like to upgrade to the f/4 version. Will Canon make an f/4 version to the 100mm-400mm lens? If so, when will this lens hit the market?
Jon
29th of November 2006 (Wed), 10:34
I think it rather unlikely it'd come about any time soon, and if it does, I'd expect street price to be in the $2000 area.
CyberDyneSystems
29th of November 2006 (Wed), 10:36
And it would weigh in at about 6 pounds!
philbyuk
29th of November 2006 (Wed), 10:38
well if they're gonna go lets hope they go further and go or 2.8..then i can sell my house and start going to the gym
Broncobear
29th of November 2006 (Wed), 11:33
A 100-400 2.8 would be freaking insane...wow just thinking of the price sends shivers down my spine.
CyberDyneSystems
29th of November 2006 (Wed), 13:44
14 pounds at least.
CoolToolGuy
29th of November 2006 (Wed), 14:04
14 pounds at least.

The Brits would probably be ecstatic if it was 14 Pounds. . . :lol: :lol: :lol:

Ohhh, you meant weight - sorry!

Have Fun,
Mike Reynolds
3rd of December 2006 (Sun), 16:33
put me on that weight...errr...wait list
rklepper
5th of December 2006 (Tue), 23:39
:D The Brits would probably be ecstatic if it was 14 Pounds. . . :lol: :lol: :lol:

Ohhh, you meant weight - sorry!

Have Fun,
:D:D
doublme
15th of January 2007 (Mon), 10:43
According to the rumors on www.northlight-images.co.uk, the price of the Canon EF 100-400 L IS(3) USM is going to be about 1200 EUROS. Is there any chance that it might be so cheap (if it is going to be made at all). I'd be happy if the price would even be somewhere near 2000 euros, but I ain't even sure about that.
Tom W
15th of January 2007 (Mon), 11:35
If a 100-400 f/4 IS lens is introduced by Canon, it won't be nearly that cheap. 400 mm and f/4 equals an input lens diameter of at least 100 mm. The lens, if it uses Canon's DO glass will be at least as big as the 400 mm f/4 DO lens, and probably bigger. Big glass = big money.

Now, a replacement for the present 100-400 f/4-5.6 IS lens could approach the published "rumour" price, but I don't know if Canon will want to replace that lens or not.
Harlequin67
18th of January 2007 (Thu), 12:19
If a 100-400 f/4 IS lens is introduced by Canon, it won't be nearly that cheap. 400 mm and f/4 equals an input lens diameter of at least 100 mm. The lens, if it uses Canon's DO glass will be at least as big as the 400 mm f/4 DO lens, and probably bigger. Big glass = big money.

Now, a replacement for the present 100-400 f/4-5.6 IS lens could approach the published "rumour" price, but I don't know if Canon will want to replace that lens or not.

The recent update of the 70-200 F/4 with IS may hint at an update. I would guess the update would be a revision of the IS to the three stop version in the 70-200 F/4. Basically the same lens just a revised IS. An F/4 would be nice but hellishly expensive and heavy.
dinobike
19th of February 2007 (Mon), 20:17
Just something to add to the rumour...


http://www.geheugenkaart.be/English/store/listcategoriesandproducts.asp?idCategory=266
Tom W
19th of February 2007 (Mon), 21:03
Just something to add to the rumour...


http://www.geheugenkaart.be/English/store/listcategoriesandproducts.asp?idCategory=266


Hmmmnnnnn.....

Interesting....
flawlessly
19th of February 2007 (Mon), 23:44
Just something to add to the rumour...


http://www.geheugenkaart.be/English/store/listcategoriesandproducts.asp?idCategory=266
for real? wow
blackshadow
20th of February 2007 (Tue), 00:25
Look at the price!

2498 EUR = 1685GBP = 3292 USD = 4185 AUD - rather expensive addition to the kit bag.
Ospi
20th of February 2007 (Tue), 03:36
Who in their right mind would spend that much on it. Ridiculous price, then again most likely bs.
doublme
20th of February 2007 (Tue), 05:35
I don't think that is such a high price for that lens. Look at the price of the Nikon 200-400. I sure hope this price will be true and the lens will come out this spring.
Tom W
20th of February 2007 (Tue), 07:07
Who in their right mind would spend that much on it. Ridiculous price, then again most likely bs.

Rediculously low for what would be a rather large lens. Think 300/2.8 and 400/4 DO and you'll have an idea as to the size. This would be big glass.
calicokat
20th of February 2007 (Tue), 08:47
It would be too big
foxbat
20th of February 2007 (Tue), 10:56
It would be big, heavy and expensive. It would have similar size and weight characteristics to the Nikon 200-400mm f/4 VR. Not a replacement for today's 100-400 at all, much more an entirely new member of the family.
nitsch
20th of February 2007 (Tue), 11:02
It would be big, heavy and expensive. It would have similar size and weight characteristics to the Nikon 200-400mm f/4 VR. Not a replacement for today's 100-400 at all, much more an entirely new member of the family.

Agreed on all points. But nevertheless it would be very desirable (to me anyway!). A lens like this (assuming the optical quality was up there with the best of them) that also performed well with a 1.4x TC would be some kind of dream come true for me! :D