EF 100-400 Version 2 Coming in 2011?

jdizzle wrote in post #11801563
I would certainly buy one of these since I don't shoot at the long end very often. I'm still waiting for my 1Ds MK IV.

If it was 2007 I'd do the same thing too.

dolina wrote in post #11801699
If it was 2007 I'd do the same thing too.

Well, it's 2011 and you certainly can unload the glass you don't use.

jdizzle wrote in post #11802657
Well, it's 2011 and you certainly can unload the glass you don't use.

Too slow my friend. Just too slow! And I don't use zooms!

As I often have a passing interest in this lens I was surprised by the North Light Images rumour statement on February 13 that there won't be a direct replacement for the 100-400.

13th We hear (thanks) that in the programme to replace 'the main L lenses', Canon's design target is 65MP on a full frame sensor. Also that the 100-400 won't see a direct replacement and that there is a new 24-70 on the way (no indication of IS) and it too is aimed at giving a very noticeable jump in performance over any exisiting zoom.

http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/Canon_new​_lenses.html

Hopefully this is false just for distraction.

If Nikon releases a 80-400 VR II expect Canon to reply equally.

What kills me is that the 100-400 doesn't need a complete redesign. A flourite element and updated IS would be sufficient.

What about Canons new Super telephoto zoom 200-400 f/4.Incorporates a 1.4x teleconverter,,,EEEEK.​..

Boydster wrote in post #11879389
What about Canons new Super telephoto zoom 200-400 f/4.Incorporates a 1.4x teleconverter,,,EEEEK.​..

What about it?

krb wrote in post #11879242
What kills me is that the 100-400 doesn't need a complete redesign. A flourite element and updated IS would be sufficient.

I also demand weather sealing!

still no credible info on this? I know we're guessing, but does everyone think we'll see the 400mm f/5.6L IS or the 100-400mm first? The prime is older but zooms seem to have more mass market appeal so I'm assuming we'll see the 100-400 mkII first... which would be better anyway if it can match the IQ at 400mm of the current prime.

400mm f/4 and the f/4 zoom are cool and all, but they're in a whole different class, not really a "walk-around" lens

100-400mm IS II will happen by 2013 or 2014.

400/5.6L IS would be by 2015 or 2016.

Sod all the 100-400 upgrade comments, I want to know more about this lens Bsmotril mentions

bsmotril wrote in post #11756485
.....That is what drove the change to the 20-700 L 2.8 MKII......

Now that would be a big lens

And now, to restart a dormant thread:

http://www.canonrumors​.com …4-5-6l-is-patent-pending/

Something's happening, anyway!
Any bets on when it gets here?

This would cause me to retire my Bigmos, big time!

DeaconG wrote in post #13134538
And now, to restart a dormant thread:

http://www.canonrumors​.com …4-5-6l-is-patent-pending/

Something's happening, anyway!
Any bets on when it gets here?

This would cause me to retire my Bigmos, big time!

This makes me happy.

I'm consdering the 100-400L instead of 300 4L or 400 5.6L for flexibility with 1.4x and 2x teleconverter. It would save me a lot of $$$ plus the quality is superb.