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Official Launch of the 200 f/2.0L IS & 800 f/5.6L IS

January 24, 2008
Canon Lenses
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Press release here.

In case you were wondering the MSRP.

“The new Canon EF200mm f/2L IS USM is scheduled to be available in April at an estimated retail price of $5,999.00 and the new Canon EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM is scheduled to be available in May for an estimated retail price of $11,999.00.”

I can officially say that I will never own either of these lenses.