New 100-400 lens

I too think its a tension ring of some sort...maybe you can manually extend like the old and use it as a twist as needed...

DreDaze wrote in post #17256169
who's keeping track of all the "new 100-400L" threads that have resulted in nothing over the last 9 years?

At least we now have a picture of the lens.

Digicame-info has a very good track record of not posting any info until just a few days before release. I will give them the benefit of the doubt.

I'll be watching the used and clearance market because for me the current 100-400L would work just fine, potentially in the budget for early Springtime. Should be interesting once a few get into the hands of end consumers.

treebound wrote in post #17256306
I'll be watching the used and clearance market because for me the current 100-400L would work just fine, potentially in the budget for early Springtime. Should be interesting once a few get into the hands of end consumers.

When the 70-200/2.8 II was released for so much more than the V1, the price difference actually kept the used prices of the V1 up and actually increased the street value for a while. Used prices of the V1 were higher than the new prices a year before it was discontinued. I wouldn't hope for the 100-400 V1 prices to drop anytime soon. If that is what you want and can afford it now get it. I wouldn't wait for the II to come out.

Lens extended:
http://www.canonrumors​.com …uploads/2014/11​/M4d18.png

Wow, Canon is checking off a couple of sorely needed wishlist items: 7D II and 100-400L II. Awesome!

I'm hopin' and a wishin' that it beats the poo out of the 200-400mm and only costs $1600.

I am still confused by the tightening ring in the middle, maybe you can slcken off the zoom to use the hood as push-pull? This would be nice, I liked push-pull.

David I'm betting $1999.
I love the push pull on the 28-300, just natural and much quicker for me.

And the price is $2,199 http://www.canonrumors​.com/

halitime wrote in post #17259595
And the price is $2,199 http://www.canonrumors​.com/

That's less than my cynical brain was expecting (my expectations were in the neighborhood of $3K).

Well.. looks like I'll have to add this badboy to my arsenal.

Price announced at $2200 with 77mm filter ring. Smaller and lighter than the 150-600s. I am looking forward to reviews on this baby!

If it wasn't for the competition it may well have been $3,000..!!

I like the MFD being cut in half.Makes the lens much more versitile.

Neilyb wrote in post #17259122
I am still confused by the tightening ring in the middle, maybe you can slcken off the zoom to use the hood as push-pull? This would be nice, I liked push-pull.

Here's hoping!

Look at the "talk" about this lens.
Half the people love the push pull, and half loathe it. Maybe they took a no won situation (choosing one or the other) and made Lemonade by offering BOTH!
Of course I too am firmly in the "love it" camp, so I do want my one touch zoom!