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EF 100-400 Version 2 Coming [CR2]
spam:
--- Quote from: RichFisher on October 29, 2010, 12:43:28 AM ---Could this be a lens that goes head to head with the Nikon 200-400F4???
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It could, but then the rumor would be completely wrong. A lens with half the zoom range, larger aperture, much higher weight and 2-3 times the price would hardly be a 100-400 replacement.
Grummbeerbauer:
Whether or not this year-long rumor turns into reality, I simply refuse to buy the current 100-400 with its dated IS, strange handling (which I might get used to, though...) and its renown for considerable sample variation. So an updated one with improved IQ, IS, and handling and if the Canon brass can keep their greed under control and leave it with say, a 20% price increase, and I will definitely get one. Otherwise, someone else might get the money (and that could even be something other than a lens manufacturer :D)
tzalmagor:
--- Quote from: spam on October 29, 2010, 01:09:11 AM ---
--- Quote from: RichFisher on October 29, 2010, 12:43:28 AM ---Could this be a lens that goes head to head with the Nikon 200-400F4???
--- End quote ---
It could, but then the rumor would be completely wrong. A lens with half the zoom range, larger aperture, much higher weight and 2-3 times the price would hardly be a 100-400 replacement.
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I agree.
The current EF 100-400/4.5-5.6 cost $1,500. A 30% raise is reasonable. A 60% is borderline. Anything more and I go for the Sigma, which is $500 cheaper than the current model to begin with.
Waleed Essam:
--- Quote from: tzalmagor on October 29, 2010, 02:31:23 AM ---
--- Quote from: spam on October 29, 2010, 01:09:11 AM ---
--- Quote from: RichFisher on October 29, 2010, 12:43:28 AM ---Could this be a lens that goes head to head with the Nikon 200-400F4???
--- End quote ---
It could, but then the rumor would be completely wrong. A lens with half the zoom range, larger aperture, much higher weight and 2-3 times the price would hardly be a 100-400 replacement.
--- End quote ---
I agree.
The current EF 100-400/4.5-5.6 cost $1,500. A 30% raise is reasonable. A 60% is borderline. Anything more and I go for the Sigma, which is $500 cheaper than the current model to begin with.
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The funny thing is that the Current 100-400/4.5-5.6 is 1500 USD, the Nikon's 200-400/4 is 7000$
So anything in between can be anything in between...
It's a bit disturbing to think about it... If canon made it fixed f/4 aperture, it will for sure be at least 4000-5000$, if not more given that it has a wider range.
If they made it the same apertures as the current one, they will for sure increase the price quiet much, they see what Nikon lenses are being charged for, and this encourages them to increase the prices (70-200 2.8 II ?)
Flake:
Which Sigma though? There are loads around this focal length with various apertures, the 100 - 300mm f/4 is reckoned a great performer there's the Bigma 150 - 500mm now with OS although the aperture is a bit slow, or perhaps the 120 - 300mm f/2.8 (also now with OS) which is 170 - 420mm at F/4 or 240 - 600mm f5.6 with teleconverters, also a very good performer and the cheapest way to get to 600mm and still maintain autofocus.
Then there's the 120 - 400mm OS the 70 - 200mm f/2.8 will take a TC, and also lets not forget the 200 - 500mm f/2.8 if you have bottomless pockets and huge muscles!
Choices choices!
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