At Least Two Big White Lenses Coming Ahead of Photokina [CR3]

[Canon Rumors Guy]

<p>We’re told at least two new “big white lenses” are coming ahead of Photokina 2018. We’re not sure at the time of writing this what the new lenses will be.</p>
<p>Will we finally see the <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/canon-ef-600mm-f4-do-br-at-canon-expo/">EF 600mm f/4 DO IS</a>?</p>
<p>We weren’t expecting new big white lenses until 2019, but we may be getting a year long rollout of updated supertelephoto lenses. Optically, I’m not sure how these lenses can get much better, but they could certainly use some weight reduction in light of Nikon and Sony’s lighter offerings with certain supertelephoto lenses.</p>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>
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[Tom W]

One of them will undoubtedly be something like a 200-600 f/5.6.
Why do I say that?
Because I recently broke down and purchased the Sigma 150-600 for a walkaround birding lens.
It's like Murphy's lens law. It's the same law that makes it rain right after you wash the car.

 

[BeenThere]

A 600 DO is a good possibility because of prior mentions as something Canon was working on.

A 400mm f/5.6 II IS would be a long shot, but definitely wanted Lens.

 

[Talys]

One of them will undoubtedly be something like a 200-600 f/5.6.
Why do I say that?
Because I recently broke down and purchased the Sigma 150-600 for a walkaround birding lens.
It's like Murphy's lens law. It's the same law that makes it rain right after you wash the car.

Sounds perfect, hehe.

 

[ahsanford]

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[ahsanford]

A 600 DO is a good possibility because of prior mentions as something Canon was working on.

A 400mm f/5.6 II IS would be a long shot, but definitely wanted Lens.

I think you mean 400mm f/5.6L IS USM.

[pushes up glasses] Wouldn't be a 'II' if it's the first version with IS.

- A

 

[ahsanford]

Time out, between now and the end of September, we have the following now coming:

A new mirrorless camera (this may not be the FF one(s))
Two superwhites
EF-M 32 f/1.4 STM

CR Guy, can you confirm? Did I miss anything?

- A

 

[Perio]

200 f2 and 800mm f5.6? They've been rumored for a long time already

 

[ahsanford]

Really glad Canon is doing the right thing here.

- A

 

[Kit.]

Time out, between now and the end of September, we have the following now coming:

A new mirrorless camera (this may not be the FF one(s))
Two superwhites
EF-M 32 f/1.4 STM

CR Guy, can you confirm? Did I miss anything?

I'd still want to see the G7X III.

The rest can wait.

 

[Cryve]

One of them will undoubtedly be something like a 200-600 f/5.6.

does a 200-600 5.6 even qualify as a big white?

 

[Chaitanya]

One of them will undoubtedly be something like a 200-600 f/5.6.

does a 200-600 5.6 even qualify as a big white?

100-400mm L does then so will this.

 

[transpo1]

Canon's feeling a little heat from Sony's latest releases...

 

[BeenThere]

Really glad Canon is doing the right thing here.

- A

A small white, or maybe a fat white if f/1.4. You must know that white paint is expensive

 

[Tom W]

One of them will undoubtedly be something like a 200-600 f/5.6.

does a 200-600 5.6 even qualify as a big white?

More seriously, if they could get it right, they could make a great competitor to the Sigma/Tamron 150-600. First off, f/5.6 would be 1/3 stop faster, second, Canon can do the AF tracking better, third, with good second or third-generation DO, they can get a very sharp, light lens without the weird "ring" bokeh of the old 70-300 DO.

But, of course, it wouldn't be cheap. I would venture to say that it would be priced close to the 100-400, even without the "L" designation. And like the 400/4 DO, it would be white. It would have a larger front objective than the Sigma also - 600/5.6 = 107 mm. Close to the 300/2.8 in diameter.

 

[wtlloyd]

I bet they are a version III for the 500 and 600 superteles. Same upgrades without optical/weight improvement as the 70-200 f/2.8 just saw. This allows them to discount the ver2 lenses, sales of which are stagnant, and to capture some buzz.
I don't think we'll see DO until it's able to replace current optics design in these premium sizes.

 

[ahsanford]

More seriously, if they could get it right, they could make a great competitor to the Sigma/Tamron 150-600. First off, f/5.6 would be 1/3 stop faster, second, Canon can do the AF tracking better, third, with good second or third-generation DO, they can get a very sharp, light lens without the weird "ring" bokeh of the old 70-300 DO.

But, of course, it wouldn't be cheap. I would venture to say that it would be priced close to the 100-400, even without the "L" designation. And like the 400/4 DO, it would be white. It would have a larger front objective than the Sigma also - 600/5.6 = 107 mm. Close to the 300/2.8 in diameter.

For all the reasons you've outlined, a 600 f/5.6 -- zoom or prime -- will easily cost 2-3x what the Tamron or Sigma 150-600 does. So it wouldn't be a competitor at all.

- A

 

[unfocused]

One of them will undoubtedly be something like a 200-600 f/5.6.

does a 200-600 5.6 even qualify as a big white?

More seriously, if they could get it right, they could make a great competitor to the Sigma/Tamron 150-600. First off, f/5.6 would be 1/3 stop faster, second, Canon can do the AF tracking better, third, with good second or third-generation DO, they can get a very sharp, light lens without the weird "ring" bokeh of the old 70-300 DO.

But, of course, it wouldn't be cheap. I would venture to say that it would be priced close to the 100-400, even without the "L" designation. And like the 400/4 DO, it would be white. It would have a larger front objective than the Sigma also - 600/5.6 = 107 mm. Close to the 300/2.8 in diameter.

This has been pretty thoroughly discussed by people who understand lenses far better than I do. A 200-500 f5.6 can be done affordably. Once you get into the 600 mm range, f5.6. sends the lens into the stratosphere.

 

[ahsanford]

This has been pretty thoroughly discussed by people who understand lenses far better than I do. A 200-500 f5.6 can be done affordably. Once you get into the 600 mm range, f5.6. sends the lens into the stratosphere.

+1. This is the inflection point where things get crazy pricey.

- A

 

[Cryve]

why would canon release a 200-500 5.6 though? it would cannibalize their excelent 100-400 if it were cheaper than that.

So i guess it would have to be even more expensive than the 100-400 to be viable. perhaps 2.5k oder 3k?