From Amazon Amazon has a limited quantity of the getting easier to find Canon EF 600 f/4L IS II. Canon EF 600 f/4L IS II at Amazon for $12,999 cr
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What do I think? Since we gave a [CR3] to the EF 24-70 f/4L IS rumor, there have been a lot of questions, confusion and opinions about why Canon would make such a lens. Especially since the very good EF 24-105 f/4L IS is already in the lineup. I just wanted to give my opinion about this upcoming lens, one that I think makes a lot of sense. I’ll do this in FAQ format from emails I have received over the last week or so. This is from the opinion of a photographer, I can’t touch on the video angle.…
New Lenses As suspected the new Canon EF 24-70 f/4L IS will be announced. This lens should appears as a kit lens with the upcoming EOS 6D. The other lens isn’t a new 50mm at this time, it’s actually going to be a new EF 35 f/2 IS. Pricing will also be higher than the previously unconfirmed suggestions. EF24-70mm F4L IS USM 15 elements in 12 groups, two aspherical lens, lens configuration sheet 2 UD lens 9-blade circular aperture Weatherproof Full-time manual focus Can switch to macro mode at the telephoto end 0.2m minimum focusing distance, 0.7 times the maximum magnification…
*UPDATE 2* A new 50mm will be coming in 2013, as the 35 f/2 gets replaced with a new IS version. The EF 24-70 f/4L IS definitely coming, which we knew for sure. I’m willing to wager the pricing below is also not accurate. I probably shouldn’t have posted unconfirmed information about these 2 lenses so quickly. *UPDATE* Below is some unconfirmed information in regards to price and weight of the new EF 24-70 f/4L IS, rate it as [CR1] for now. EF 24-70 f/4L IS $849 and weighing 545g EF 50 f/1.4 IS $799 As mentioned earlier, I’m confident about…
New 50mm I’ve received word from two different sources that a new 50mm lens would be on the way “soon”. One person suggested it would “probably” have IS. No mention of aperture, but judging by past mentions of a new 50mm, it would be a replacement for the near ancient 50mm f/1.4. Outside of the 50 and 24-70 f/4, the rest of Q4’s announcements are said to be cinema related. More soon… cr
Hurricane Sandy Update for Jamesburg, New Jersey Repair Facility Thank you for being a valued Canon Professional Services member. Due to the impact of Hurricane Sandy, the Canon USA repair facility in Jamesburg, New Jersey is currently without power and is closed. If you recently sent a product to the Jamesburg facility and wish to check on the repair status, please enter your Canon Repair Number and ZIP Code into the designated fields at the following Canon USA web site address: http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer?pageKeyCode=checkRepairStatus Recovery operations are underway and we have been informed by the local utility servicing the Jamesburg facility that…
From Norman Camera The fine folks at Norman Camera have a small quantity of the Canon EF 600 f/4L IS II & Canon EF 500 f/4L IS II in stock and ready to ship. Canon EF 500 f/4L IS II at Norman Camera $10,499 Canon EF 600 f/4L IS II at Norman Camera $12,999 cr
Things just got a bit more pricey Canon is starting the enforcement of their MAP (Minimum Advertised Price) pricing rules today. Some camera bodies and lenses will see an immediate increase in their base price. Below are a few examples of the price increases, not including the current rebate program that expires on November 24, 2012. Canon EOS 5D Mark III $3,499.00 from $3,149.00 Canon EOS 5D Mark III w/ EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS $4299.00 from $3949.00 Canon EOS 5D Mark II $2,199.00 from $2,099.00 Canon EOS 5D Mark II w/ EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS $2,999 from $2,899.00 Canon EOS 7D $1,499.00 from…
Announcement on March 26, 2013? I was recently told that a new 55mm f/1.3 lens would be announced on March 26, 2013. This is the first time I have ever seen an announcement date called this far off. Although, I tend to believe something is probably going to happen in March of 2013. I find it odd that Canon won’t be doing the announced firmware for the 5D Mark III until April 2013, I’m not sure if that’s tied to other new products coming. As for the lens, it wasn’t specified if it was EF or EF-M mount, I have…
From LensRentals.com Roger at LensRentals.com did what Roger always does. Tells you like it is without the nonsense. For the most part the review is pretty positive about Canon’s first foray in the mirrorless segment, especially when it comes to image quality. All is not rosey though, as the autofocus appears to be the achilles heel of this camera. Everyone seems to be hoping Canon can improve it with firmware updates, which I imagine they are focusing on. They did throw in an EOS-M paired with SigZilla for good measure. Roger’s Conclusion…… So Who is Going to Like It? Oddly enough, I…