EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x Announcement Tonight

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<a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/2013/05/ef-200-400-f4l-is-1-4x-announcement-around-the-corner-cr1/" target="_blank">As previously mentioned</a>, the EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x will be announced tonight, stay tuned for full coverage. Get your $12 grand ready!</p>
<p>I’ve had a chance to use the lens and will give you my thoughts!</p>
<p><strong>Below is an overview of the EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x


</strong>Designed to satisfy the discriminating needs of sports and wildlife photographers, the EF 200–400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4X is a high-performance super telephoto zoom lens with an optically matched built-in 1.4x extender for maximum versatility. With a simple flick of a switch, the zoom range can be quickly increased to 280–560mm (f/5.6). This capability is extremely useful in applications where it is not possible to change lenses quickly, while also protecting delicate equipment such as a digital SLR camera’s image sensor in environments with dust and high humidity. The EF 200–400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4X incorporates one fluorite and four UD lens elements, which provide excellent correction of chromatic aberration throughout the entire zoom range for professional quality images with high resolution, contrast and color fidelity, while a 9-blade circular aperture helps deliver beautiful, soft backgrounds. It utilizes inner focusing, ring USM, a high-speed CPU and optimized AF algorithms for fast and accurate autofocusing. And, with Power Focus mode, focus shifts are quiet and smooth, which is essential for filmmaking. Image stabilization is effective up to four shutter speed steps, with three image stabilization modes (standard, panning, and during exposure only) providing excellent results for a wide range of subjects. Optimized lens placement and coatings deliver outstanding color balance, while helping to minimize ghosting and flare. The lens is highly resistant to dust and water, enabling shooting even in harsh conditions. A fluorine coating on front and rear lens surfaces repels dust particles and makes the lens easier to clean.<strong>

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<p><strong>MTF Charts

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<div id="attachment_13466" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 570px"><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/200400mtf.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-13466" alt="EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x MTF Charts" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/200400mtf.jpg" width="560" height="568" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x MTF Charts</p></div>
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Marsu42 said:
Oh no, really releasing this lens will deprive any rumors site of 1/3rd of its content - Canon, save CR, please quickly pre-announce some other gear, maybe something I'd care about: 35L2, 50L2, 440ex :-)

Don't worry. They've probably got another P&S and a few printers as well...
 
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Halfrack said:
Who pukes first, AmEx, Visa or MasterCard?

:-D
I've only been up to 4k on my Amex, but i guess if you setup your ceiling correctly it should be the last one to stand ... unfortunately that one is not a toy for me ...

For the ones looking for other torrents of rumors, lets switch the conversation to his "tiny" brother the 100-400/II probably more in my budget (and muscles) :-)
 
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Wow! Those are very impressive MTFs, across the board. Particularly with the extender ON at wide.. (I'm wondering though if that MTF was accidentally mixed with the extender OFF at wide...). 8)

This lens is one I am keen to see reviews of (& photos from). I doubt I'll ever buy it (though I can afford it, I can't justify about $12k on a single lens - unless I was a professional - ie needing to use it, and making a living from it - which I am not). I'm an ethusiast (and enjoy photography for myself, and sharing my photos with others.

I would love to rent it (but I expect renting it for eg a few days to a week would still be quite a lot!) I need to convince a good local friend to buy one and let me use it... or I could feel kind & generous; buy one myself and lend out to local friends, thus 'justifying' the purchase to myself more... lol ;D

Well... looking forward to some reviews, and more importantly - images from it (I love wildlife photography). Having a zoom from 200mm @ f/4 to 560mm @ f/5.6 with 4 stops IS and USM focus in 1 package is really what I would like - honestly, much moreso than I would like a fast tele prime eg the 400mm f/2.8. (I don't shoot sports, apart from the occasional 'a bit of sports for fun' aspect). :)

Size and weight are one reason I love my 70-300mm L - it's a truly portable - yet still very high IQ telezoom lens. Of course that lens only goes to 300mm (which is just over half of 560mm). But the 70-300mm L being so portable, it means I'm often able to get closer to 'jittery critters and birds' - than I would be with a huge, tripod mounted lens.

Cheers.... Let the photos roll on!! ;)

Paul
 
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