Canon to Release Super Telephoto Zoom in 2016 [CR2]

[Canon Rumors]

<p>We’re told that a Canon EF 200-600 f/4.5-5.6 IS development is on schedule and that the lens will be released some time in 2016.</p>
<p>The source didn’t know if it was going to be an L lens or not, but assumed that it wasn’t going to be. The lens would likely be priced below the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II, and compete directly with the Sigma and Tamron supertelephoto zoom lenses.</p>
<p>It makes sense to us that it would come below the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II as far as price point and quality are concerned. We’re confident such a lens from Canon would still have terrific optical performance and a relatively light weight.</p>
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[Haydn1971]

Where do I sign up to buy one ! Haha

 

[Joatamos]

Take my money....... now, here, have it!!!!

 

[Maximilian]

Very interesting product. Esp. to those thinking about the Nikon 200 - 500.
I believe it is much more aimed to those customers.

I'd like to know the specs asap

 

[docsmith]

Bring it on. Personally, I am hoping it is an "L" lens. I'll happily pay a bit of a premium for build quality and great IQ.

But it will have to be good to get my money. I currently use the Sigma 150-600S. It is a very capable lens. But there is room for improvement (mostly size/weight).

 

[CrimsonBlue]

Why would the price be below the 100-400 f/4.5-5.6? If it's the same amount of light passing through (variable f/4.5-5.6), wouldn't the shorter glass be cheaper?

 

[johnstraka]

Right when I was thinking I'd get a Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary within the next couple of months...

 

[noncho]

That could bring me back to Canon at some point... or 500 5.6.

 

[IglooEater]

Now there's a lens that interests me... (Just in case canon is reading this lol)

 

[AvTvM]

will be interesting to see, what lens Canon will bring to try and stop the Tammy/Siggy 150-600 avalanche.
Optical performance, size/weight, price ...

 

[Xavitxaung]

Once upon a time a FD 150-600mm 1:5.6L...

 

[slclick]

Why would the price be below the 100-400 f/4.5-5.6? If it's the same amount of light passing through (variable f/4.5-5.6), wouldn't the shorter glass be cheaper?

Not an L lens would make it cheaper.

 

[Daan Stam]

i would love that i think a lot of photographers would like it if it is good and if it is cheaper than the 100-400
just for if they ever need it on top of the standards 16-35 24-70 70-200
and beginning wildlife photographers would stand in row for it i think

 

[unfocused]

Why would the price be below the 100-400 f/4.5-5.6? If it's the same amount of light passing through (variable f/4.5-5.6), wouldn't the shorter glass be cheaper?

Not an L lens would make it cheaper.

Because red paint is so costly?

It will be an "L" lens and it won't be cheaper than the 100-400.

 

[NorbR]

This would be an instant buy from me at this price point.

I didn't think we would get a lens from Canon that would be 600mm at the long end, remain f/5.6, and priced under $2k. I figured one of these three things had to give. This latest rumor says otherwise, and that's one case I'd be very happy to be wrong

 

[slclick]

Why would the price be below the 100-400 f/4.5-5.6? If it's the same amount of light passing through (variable f/4.5-5.6), wouldn't the shorter glass be cheaper?

Not an L lens would make it cheaper.

Because red paint is so costly?

It will be an "L" lens and it won't be cheaper than the 100-400.

Let's review the CR2 shall we. The two main things besides the focal length were:

1. Probably not an L
2. Cheaper than the 100-400 2

 

[meywd]

If the rumor is true and the optical quality is good, then I am definitely in, at the same price as the 100-400 II and with comparable quality it would be awesome.

 

[Chaitanya]

as long as its priced compitivelty against the Nikon 200-500 lens. I certainly would start saving up now for this new lens.

 

[Lee Jay]

A 600/5.6 has the same aperture diameter as a 300/2.8 - 107.1mm. I can't see that coming in cheaper than the 71.4mm 100-400L.

 

[Loswr]

A 600/5.6 has the same aperture diameter as a 300/2.8 - 107.1mm. I can't see that coming in cheaper than the 71.4mm 100-400L.

+1, nor can I see Canon releasing an f/6.3 lens and needing to spoof their own AF system like Tamron/Sigma.

But hey, it's just a rumor - physics and reality have no place in the discussion.