New 100-400 on cr - Page 3

CSX700 · 27th of November 2011 (Sun)

I've had the current 100-400L for 8 years and have been more than satisfied with it. If they could produce a MK II which is a bit sharper and has the latest generation Image Stabilization I'd gladly upgrade. Thats as long as the price isn't twice that of the current lens.

KayakPhotos · 27th of November 2011 (Sun)

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Originally Posted by CSX700

I've had the current 100-400L for 8 years and have been more than satisfied with it. If they could produce a MK II which is a bit sharper and has the latest generation Image Stabilization I'd gladly upgrade. Thats as long as the price isn't twice that of the current lens.

The rumored price is 2800, which is just about twice as much as the current model.... If you consider used prices it is twice as much. I bought an older model (2002) used for $1000.

KayakPhotos · 27th of November 2011 (Sun)

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Originally Posted by Shadowblade

I don't like the push-pull design - I find that I need to continually adjust the friction ring, tightening it to stop the lens creeping when holstered/not in use, then loosening it when shooting.

I haven't really found too much of a compromise on this either. I usually choose to leave the friction ring loosened all the way and deal with the creep so I can zoom quickly if needed. If I am shooting 400 only and don't expect to need to zoom I'll usually tighten it all the way down.

Fred Meebley · 27th of November 2011 (Sun)

Canon would make a mint if they upgraded this lens and did it right. New IS and sharper optics with a street price similar to the new 70-200. I would start saving my pennies.

Lyle Krannichfeld · 28th of November 2011 (Mon)

Yeah, do away with the push/pull, I'd be in as well. Can't adjust to it, too weird. And I always felt a little pervy.

jwcdds · 28th of November 2011 (Mon)

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Originally Posted by Lyle Krannichfeld

Yeah, do away with the push/pull, I'd be in as well. Can't adjust to it, too weird. And I always felt a little pervy.

Heh, sounds like a personal "issue" that's better left unannounced.

Longwatcher · 5th of December 2011 (Mon)

For what I was shooting with the 100-400, the push pull is necessary. Mostly air shows, I can't twist fast enough to zoom, much less focus if I have to do that as well for whatever reason. With push pull I can zoom and focus at the same time and very quickly pull in as the plane comes close by and then pull out as it departs. I suppose if the twist was small enough to cover the full range it would work with the newer AF systems, but when I was using it, AF was just not accurate enough for air shows.

amoergosum · 10th of March 2012 (Sat)

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Sometime in Quarter 2 or Quarter 3 2012
There are going to be some more gear announcements heading into Photokina 2012 in Germany. I have heard between 10-13 lenses will be announced in 2012 from Canon. No word if that includes any lenses for the predicted mirrorless camera.
- EF 35 f/1.4L IIThis is the next likely prime candidate to be released by Canon. No word on an announcement date, but preproduction lenses exist.
- EF 100-400 f/4-5.6L IS II (the current version starts at f/4.5)
I’m told this will also arrive sometime in 2012. It will be a replacement for both the 100-400 and 400 f/5.6L. If it performs like the current 400 f/5.6 prime does at 400mm, then we’ll have a winner.

Source:
http://www.canonrumors.com/2012/03/w...ral-breakdown/

NeoTokyo · 21st of March 2012 (Wed)

It would be great to see a new 100-400mm with those specs. As far as the push pull goes, I can go either way.

Shadowblade · 21st of March 2012 (Wed)

An official announcement of 100-400 Mk II and 200-400 would go really well with a new high-resolution body at Photokina, to take advantage of the new, sharper lenses.

As well as a new UWA zoom with sharp corners and a flat front element...

WA Tiger · 22nd of March 2012 (Thu)

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Originally Posted by Shadowblade

An official announcement of 100-400 Mk II and 200-400 would go really well with a new high-resolution body at Photokina, to take advantage of the new, sharper lenses.

As well as a new UWA zoom with sharp corners and a flat front element...

When is Photokina please?

Shadowblade · 22nd of March 2012 (Thu)

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Originally Posted by WA Tiger

When is Photokina please?

End of August.

Sirrith · 23rd of March 2012 (Fri)

Judging by Canon's latest offerings, this will definitely be $2800 at least.

watt100 · 23rd of March 2012 (Fri)

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Originally Posted by Longwatcher

For what I was shooting with the 100-400, the push pull is necessary. Mostly air shows, I can't twist fast enough to zoom, much less focus if I have to do that as well for whatever reason. With push pull I can zoom and focus at the same time and very quickly pull in as the plane comes close by and then pull out as it departs.

push pull is great for sports and action shots!
I don't think I would pay $2800 for an upgrade though

WA Tiger · 23rd of March 2012 (Fri)

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Originally Posted by Shadowblade

End of August.

Thanks Shadowblade.

27th of November 2011 (Sun)	#31
CSX700 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Louisville,Kentucky Posts: 2	Re: New 100-400 on cr I've had the current 100-400L for 8 years and have been more than satisfied with it. If they could produce a MK II which is a bit sharper and has the latest generation Image Stabilization I'd gladly upgrade. Thats as long as the price isn't twice that of the current lens.

27th of November 2011 (Sun)	#34
Fred Meebley Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 236 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: New 100-400 on cr Canon would make a mint if they upgraded this lens and did it right. New IS and sharper optics with a street price similar to the new 70-200. I would start saving my pennies. __________________ Gear Flickr

28th of November 2011 (Mon)	#35
Lyle Krannichfeld Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 61	Re: New 100-400 on cr Yeah, do away with the push/pull, I'd be in as well. Can't adjust to it, too weird. And I always felt a little pervy. __________________ Gripped 50D, 17-40L, 100mm macro, 50mm f/1.8, 420ex, Bogen GT2541, RRS BH-40, 5x Pocketwizard Plus II, 4x LP120, misc stuff. Website Blog

5th of December 2011 (Mon)	#37
Longwatcher obsolete as of this post Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Newport News, VA, USA Posts: 3,903	Re: New 100-400 on cr For what I was shooting with the 100-400, the push pull is necessary. Mostly air shows, I can't twist fast enough to zoom, much less focus if I have to do that as well for whatever reason. With push pull I can zoom and focus at the same time and very quickly pull in as the plane comes close by and then pull out as it departs. I suppose if the twist was small enough to cover the full range it would work with the newer AF systems, but when I was using it, AF was just not accurate enough for air shows. __________________ "Save the model, Save the camera, The Photographer can be repaired" www.longwatcher.com 1DsMkIII as primary camera with f2.8L zooms and the 85L http://www.longwatcher.com/photoequipment.htm

21st of March 2012 (Wed)	#39
NeoTokyo Goldmember Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sacramento Ca, Springfield Mo. Posts: 2,005 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: New 100-400 on cr It would be great to see a new 100-400mm with those specs. As far as the push pull goes, I can go either way. __________________ Check out my flickr! http://www.flickr.com/photos/crainracing/

21st of March 2012 (Wed)	#40
Shadowblade Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,929 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: New 100-400 on cr An official announcement of 100-400 Mk II and 200-400 would go really well with a new high-resolution body at Photokina, to take advantage of the new, sharper lenses. As well as a new UWA zoom with sharp corners and a flat front element... __________________ http://www.imperialstudios.biz - Landscape, Travel & Fine Art Photography Phase One iQ260 and iQ280 wanted - one for long exposures, the other for high resolution. Can't offer kidneys, but willing to trade for belly fat.

23rd of March 2012 (Fri)	#43
Sirrith Cream of the Crop Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 8,460	Re: New 100-400 on cr Judging by Canon's latest offerings, this will definitely be $2800 at least. __________________ -Tom Flickr \| Zenfolio F-Stop Guru review \| RRS BH-40 review

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