EF 200 - 500mm lens

[JX]

A freind was telling me that a Canon insider mention they may bringing out a 200-500 EF Telephoto Zoom Lens. Take this for what it worth I am getting this second hand. Which means it is probally not true. But has anyone else heard this?

[05Xrunner]

yea mean like the 200-500 f2.8 that sigma has already created or a 200-500 5.6 or something of that nature.

[JX]

I would guess f4 to f5.6. Again, I am getting this second hand. But my friend said f4 to F5.6. I am incline not belive him. I thought Canon Reps are not allowed to disclosed any type of future product information.

[John_TX]

I would guess f4 to f5.6. Again, I am getting this second hand. But my friend said f4 to F5.6. I am incline not belive him. I thought Canon Reps are not allowed to disclosed any type of future product information.

Canon Reps aren't even given this information until Japan is essentially loading crates full of product and pushing them this way. (it's not that bad, but pretty darn close).

Seriously, at least here in the US, Canon Reps don't receive hardly ANY lead time with regards to new products before the official press release.

[zeva]

Lol misssel launcher!

[sboerup]

More like a 200-400 f/4 like Nikon.

[fr3d]

A freind was telling me that a Canon insider mention they may bringing out a 200-500 EF Telephoto Zoom Lens. Take this for what it worth I am getting this second hand. Which means it is probally not true. But has anyone else heard this?

oh boy, here we go again :rolleyes:

[AdamJL]

oh boy, here we go again :rolleyes:

It's the rumours forum. What's wrong with what he posted?

[ptomsu]

Not quite sure if this 200-500 range is something really practical in terms of combining useful maximum aperture and zoom range.

On the other hand there are products out in that area :p

[Torcidas]

Not quite sure if this 200-500 range is something really practical in terms of combining useful maximum aperture and zoom range.

On the other hand there are products out in that area :p

Canon Have 100-400mm L lens so I'm not sure that this rumor is truth. I hope they will make 100-400mm IS but with fix 4.0 :) That would be avesome lens :)

[illusionest]

said that already.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=5772422&postcount=77

i really want a 2-5, it'll save me from buying the 500 big gun.
plus, the focal length is perfect, 24-70, 70-200, 200-500! :)

now, aperture... preferably F/5.6 at 500mm, and not ... F/6.3...
canon should replace the current 100-400 with 200-500, 5 stop IS, twist zoom (no more push and pull please), same or better glass.

[John_TX]

I'd buy a Canon 200-500mm lens in a heartbeat as well!

[illusionest]

well everyone, behold, Canon EF 200-500mm F/4.5-5.6L IS USM :D

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/2196/canonef200500mmji6.jpg

and yes, i made that.

[John_TX]

So you gotta twist AND pump it! :lol::rolleyes::oops:

[fr3d]

well everyone, behold, Canon EF 200-500mm F/4.5-5.6L IS USM :D



and yes, i made that.
So sexy, where can I order an A3 print for my wall of wishes? :lol:

[Thunderheart]

I'd buy a Canon 200-500mm lens in a heartbeat as well!
Amen to that. :D

[rang]

well everyone, behold, Canon EF 200-500mm F/4.5-5.6L IS USM :D

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/2196/canonef200500mmji6.jpg

and yes, i made that.


Wow...I bet it expands just like....me thinking about it.:lol:

[In2Photos]

I attended a meeting with a Canon rep yesterday and she asked what lenses we would like to see. I told her an EF 200-500 f/5.6 L IS USM would be great. Her response was "That is feasible, I'll pass it on". She was quite pleased to hear a legit lens, and not some oddball fantasy lens. Now the question is, will Canon listen?

[Mike55]

I attended a meeting with a Canon rep yesterday and she asked what lenses we would like to see. I told her an EF 200-500 f/5.6 L IS USM would be great. Her response was "That is feasible, I'll pass it on". She was quite pleased to hear a legit lens, and not some oddball fantasy lens. Now the question is, will Canon listen?


Good choice.

[_aravena]

Canon Reps aren't even given this information until Japan is essentially loading crates full of product and pushing them this way. (it's not that bad, but pretty darn close).

Seriously, at least here in the US, Canon Reps don't receive hardly ANY lead time with regards to new products before the official press release.

Not true. I've had a rep have 40D information late summer before it was announced. Unless that's when Japan shipped them. :confused:

[crazyskillz07]

I would love a 200-400 like the nikon one.

[05Xrunner]

will Canon listen?
Nope

[98 SNAKE EATER]

I attended a meeting with a Canon rep yesterday and she asked what lenses we would like to see. I told her an EF 200-500 f/5.6 L IS USM would be great. Her response was "That is feasible, I'll pass it on". She was quite pleased to hear a legit lens, and not some oddball fantasy lens. Now the question is, will Canon listen?



I'd buy it :D

[Canonswhitelensesrule]

f5.6 would be too damn slow!! I say a 300-500 f2.8-4 would be a lot nicer! Or even a straight 300-500 f4, but no slower!! Of course "L" glass and I.S. would be a given!

[shadowcat]

A 200-500 F4 would be great I'd pay up to $2500 for one.

[tekkie]

A 200-500 F4 would be great I'd pay up to $2500 for one.

I am sure you would, considering the 500 F4 is 5600USD I dont see a remote chance of that ever happening

[Digitally_Altered]

I am sure you would, considering the 500 F4 is 5600USD I dont see a remote chance of that ever happening
have ya checked the prices this week... :rolleyes: the 500 f4 is now a whopping $6300 USD @ B&H :(

[tekkie]

have ya checked the prices this week... :rolleyes: the 500 f4 is now a whopping $6300 USD @ B&H :(

holy crap !!!

glad I got mine a few months ago even more now !

[blackshadow]

What I'd love to see is a 300-500 f4L IS - should be cheaper and lighter than a 200-500 and offer a point of difference from the Nikon 200-400.

[amfoto1]

Hey, don't settle for less...

http://www.kenrockwell.com/sigma/images/200-500mm/D3R_4567-460.jpg

:eyes

[Canonswhitelensesrule]

Nah, too damn UGLY of a lens! It HAS to be WHITE with a nice bright RED ring around the barrel.

[Twotan]

I would be willing to pay good money for a lens like this!!!!!

[Stealthy Ninja]

oh boy, here we go again :rolleyes:

Here go the rumour complainers again. :rolleyes:

:p

I attended a meeting with a Canon rep yesterday and she asked what lenses we would like to see. I told her an EF 200-500 f/5.6 L IS USM would be great. Her response was "That is feasible, I'll pass it on". She was quite pleased to hear a legit lens, and not some oddball fantasy lens. Now the question is, will Canon listen?


Aw man! You should have asked for a 14-1200mm f/1.2L IS lens for less than $1000 and lighter than the 70-200 2.8L IS. What WERE you thinking?!

LOL seriously, well done. Let's hope her word actually has some clout.

[Diver-Down]

I attended a meeting with a Canon rep yesterday and she asked what lenses we would like to see. I told her an EF 200-500 f/5.6 L IS USM would be great. Her response was "That is feasible, I'll pass it on". She was quite pleased to hear a legit lens, and not some oddball fantasy lens. Now the question is, will Canon listen?

I think I would rather see a 500 f/5.6 L IS. It would be cheaper, lighter, and probably sharper than a 200-500 f/5.6

[Karl Johnston]

Aw man! You should have asked for a 14-1200mm f/1.2L IS lens for less than $1000 and lighter than the 70-200 2.8L IS. What WERE you thinking?!
Is that the version with the 13-stop IS or the 69-stop IS?

[frankchn]

the 69-stop IS?

Man, I could hand-hold the lens at 1200mm for 15 000 000 000 years (the age of the universe).

[krepta]

Man, I could hand-hold the lens at 1200mm for 15 000 000 000 years (the age of the universe).I think you would return to dust long before such a period of time expires! :lol:

[Stealthy Ninja]

Is that the version with the 13-stop IS or the 69-stop IS?


69-stop?! You mean "super-magic-ninja-balancing-gyroscopic IS"?!

:lol:

[krepta]

69-stop?! You mean "super-magic-ninja-balancing-gyroscopic IS"?!

:lol:Yes, this IS system is so advanced it is completely silent and unnoticeable, like a ninja. That is why all the photos come out looking as if IS was not on at all. Agh! Camera shake!! :eek::lol:

[Stealthy Ninja]

^^ I hear it actually stops time.

Man, I could hand-hold the lens at 1200mm for 15 000 000 000 years (the age of the universe).

I disagree. I think it's 13 500 000 000 years old... and your hands would fall off after a while so... :p

[krepta]

^^ I hear it actually stops time.



I disagree. I think it's 13 500 000 000 years old... and your hands would fall off after a while so... :pJust the hands? :lol:

[Stealthy Ninja]

Just the hands? :lol:

Well, I suppose some of us could hold it with something other than hands...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3469/3254518381_4cf6020d44.jpg

Any excuse to post that picture again. ;)

[jack lumber]

I'm Jpeg the Peg, diddle-iddle-iddle-um
With my extra leg, diddle-iddle-iddle-um
Wherever I go through rain and snow
The people always let me know
There's Jpeg the peg, diddle-iddle-iddle-um
With his extra leg, diddle-iddle-iddle
With apologies to Rolf Harris;)


Well, I suppose some of us could hold it with something other than hands...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3469/3254518381_4cf6020d44.jpg

Any excuse to post that picture again. ;)

[Stealthy Ninja]

^^ I remember that song.

What was this thread about again?!

[DeaconG]

An EF 200-500 would definitely cause me to consider purchasing it...as well as causing a severe case of dental erosion at the prospect of displacing my Bigmos...

[Colin Morey]

I wonder if it would be push-pull like the 100-40 or twist-zoom.? Personally at that focal range push-pull make more sense to me, but then I like Marmite.

[Stealthy Ninja]

I wonder if it would be push-pull like the 100-40 or twist-zoom.? Personally at that focal range push-pull make more sense to me, but then I like Marmite.

Ohh I like Marmite™... I like Promite™ more. For some reason I don't like Vegemite™ that much (despite being Australian™).

[doctorA]

I better start selling my car to afford this lens. lol it would be good to have such a lens but I bet it would come with a price tag, only VERY FEW can afford

[KenjiS]

Canon Have 100-400mm L lens so I'm not sure that this rumor is truth. I hope they will make 100-400mm IS but with fix 4.0 :) That would be avesome lens :)

An awesome but heavy lens that would NOT be a replacement of the 100-400 :P

All I'd like is a 100-400 with upgraded USM and 5-stop IS, Maybe a bit of balance improvements...Thats all

[ghh04]

I better start selling my car to afford this lens. lol it would be good to have such a lens but I bet it would come with a price tag, only VERY FEW can afford
You should not sell your car, how will you transport that lens? :cool: