500 F4 Replacement?

[Twotan]

Is there going to be a 500 F4 Replacement soon? I am looking to buy one soon and i don't want it to be out dated soon after that.

thanks for the input guys.

[AdamJL]

Out-dated? Even if it's replaced, it's still a killer lens. Just as the old 500 f/4.5 is still a valid option for current photographers, so the 500 f/4 will be for future ones.

Unless there's a problem with the current lens/product (and believe me there isn't), don't worry about what's coming, and get what you can now.. you can always sell it later - Canon lenses keep their value well.

[Twotan]

So, you don't think the value will down that much even if a new one comes out in a few months.

[AdamJL]

Heck no. The old 500 4.5 still sells for a good penny.

[andydajo]

Take the plunge, you won't be disappointed. It may be years before it's replaced.

[Twotan]

thanks guys for all the nice words. I found only on criagslist he is asking 5k for a 3 year old one. the guy said it is very clean. i will go look at it next week. what do you guys think about the price.

[dolina]

If you need it now then go for it. If you can wait there are signs that it will be updated within the next 6 months. It will definitely cost more but will probably weigh less with 6 stops of IS.

[Fidelity]

If you can wait there are signs that it will be updated within the next 6 months.

What are those signs?

[Twotan]

I too would like to know about these signs?

[AdamJL]

One or two rumours months ago. Nothing more