Why are there no 200-400mm or 200-500mm lenses?

EricKonieczny · 19th of May 2005 (Thu)

I would think that this would be a great zoom range for many activities?

Is it the price? I know if Canon made a f4L version of one of these the price would be big. What type of speed would be best for a lense like this. Or does canon just prefer to let people use the 1.4 or 2X Extenders?

I know the Canon 70-200 versions are very popular, but when you want something longer you either have overlapping with the 100-400 or have to go with a prime.

After seeing threads about the 50-500 Bigma, it got me thinking.

Jon · 19th of May 2005 (Thu)

OK - 200-400 is less that the oh-so-popular 100-400 L. And the 100-400 has an absolutely great range. Having used it, I can't see getting something that did less. Going out to 500 on a zoom would be nice, though I think the 100-400 and 70-200 f/2.8 IS are about at the reasonable limits for most people.

mdr · 19th of May 2005 (Thu)

There are: Tamron made a 200-400mm lens and has just replaced it by a 200-500mm lens.

LadyHawk · 19th of May 2005 (Thu)

I would be interested in a 200-500mm lens. Are Tamron lenses any good?

lost · 19th of May 2005 (Thu)

If anyone has one of the 200-500 can they post some pictures at the wide and long end. Wide open and stopped down if thats not too much to ask.

Thanks

musthavemuzk · 19th of May 2005 (Thu)

not to bag on the tamron 200-500 but it takes like a day and a half to go from 2-5 when zooming. at least that is what i noticed when i got to play with one in store.
it felt pretty good in my hands. it was light. but it was alot of turning to zoom.
did not snap any shots, just played with it so i cannot comment on anything else.
the 500 was nice that is for sure.

Monty

Tom W · 19th of May 2005 (Thu)

I'd like to see a 200-400 f/4 zoom, but I wouldn't really want to see a 200-400 any slower than that. Might as well have the whole 100-400 range in that case.

RbrtPtikLeoSeny · 21st of May 2005 (Sat)

Nice focal lengths, but ugly lenses! I wouldn't even consider buying one of these they're so dumb looking. I personally like my lenses to be attractive and get great pics.

19th of May 2005 (Thu)	#1
EricKonieczny Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Outside Your window, with a Camera Posts: 675	Why are there no 200-400mm or 200-500mm lenses? I would think that this would be a great zoom range for many activities? Is it the price? I know if Canon made a f4L version of one of these the price would be big. What type of speed would be best for a lense like this. Or does canon just prefer to let people use the 1.4 or 2X Extenders? I know the Canon 70-200 versions are very popular, but when you want something longer you either have overlapping with the 100-400 or have to go with a prime. After seeing threads about the 50-500 Bigma, it got me thinking. __________________ EKREATING photography - capture the feeling! 20D w/Grip\|28-105 f3.5-4.5\|70-200 f2.8L IS\|10-22\|580EX w/ ST-E2\|Tripod 3021BPRO w/ 488RC2 Midi Ballhead & TC-80N3 Remote\|Archos GMini 400\|Tamrac Expedition 5 Last edited by EricKonieczny : 19th of May 2005 (Thu) at 10:49.

19th of May 2005 (Thu)	#2
Jon Moderator Cocker Spaniel Mod Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kensington, MD USA Posts: 65,125	Re: Why are there no 200-400mm or 200-500mm lenses? OK - 200-400 is less that the oh-so-popular 100-400 L. And the 100-400 has an absolutely great range. Having used it, I can't see getting something that did less. Going out to 500 on a zoom would be nice, though I think the 100-400 and 70-200 f/2.8 IS are about at the reasonable limits for most people. __________________ Jon ---------- EOS, Powershot and Domke - it doesn't get any better than this! T90 and stuff \| F-1n, New F-1, FTb and more stuff out on loan Cocker Spaniels Maryland and Virginia activities *DC Cherry Blossoms* Image Posting Rules and Image Posting FAQ Report SPAM, Don't Answer It! (link) PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED.

19th of May 2005 (Thu)	#3
mdr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 1,165	Re: Why are there no 200-400mm or 200-500mm lenses? There are: Tamron made a 200-400mm lens and has just replaced it by a 200-500mm lens. __________________ Marc Glasgow, Scotland www.marcderidder.com www.deridder.me

19th of May 2005 (Thu)	#4
LadyHawk Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 611 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Why are there no 200-400mm or 200-500mm lenses? I would be interested in a 200-500mm lens. Are Tamron lenses any good? __________________ Karen ________________www.ctwebworx.com

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lost Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 1,000 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Why are there no 200-400mm or 200-500mm lenses? If anyone has one of the 200-500 can they post some pictures at the wide and long end. Wide open and stopped down if thats not too much to ask. Thanks __________________ Canon 7D and Canon 30D - BG-E2 Canon EF 100-400L - Sigma EF 24-70 2.8 EX DG Macro Canon EF 50mm 1.8 - 580 EX "Its all fun and games till the rent check bounces." Lost

19th of May 2005 (Thu)	#6
musthavemuzk Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thief River Falls, Minnesota, USA Posts: 364	Re: Why are there no 200-400mm or 200-500mm lenses? not to bag on the tamron 200-500 but it takes like a day and a half to go from 2-5 when zooming. at least that is what i noticed when i got to play with one in store. it felt pretty good in my hands. it was light. but it was alot of turning to zoom. did not snap any shots, just played with it so i cannot comment on anything else. the 500 was nice that is for sure. Monty __________________ 20D + some stuff..including a computer that is capable of editing (been without one for months now) prepare to do some learning and have some fun. www.pbase.com/musthavemuzk

19th of May 2005 (Thu)	#7
Tom W Canon Fanosapien Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee Posts: 12,745 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Why are there no 200-400mm or 200-500mm lenses? I'd like to see a 200-400 f/4 zoom, but I wouldn't really want to see a 200-400 any slower than that. Might as well have the whole 100-400 range in that case. __________________ Tom 5D III, 7D, & various lenses

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RbrtPtikLeoSeny Goldmember Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Turners Falls Massachusetts Posts: 2,480 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Why are there no 200-400mm or 200-500mm lenses? Nice focal lengths, but ugly lenses! I wouldn't even consider buying one of these they're so dumb looking. I personally like my lenses to be attractive and get great pics. __________________ My Website -Patrick

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