Is an RF 100-500mm lens on the way? [CR2]
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I can't find it anymore, but I have a clear memory of a rumored RF Teleconverter that was switchable between 1.4x and 2x.
Any word on whatever became of that rumor?
Any word on whatever became of that rumor?
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As I am sure you were able to infer, the weight and size of the 200-400 and 600 are not a issue. As tempting as that Sigma is.
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That lens hood is a $45 piece of plastic that doesn't even come with the $500 lens (street price, $550 retail). I know the hoods are always a ripoff, but come on!
I got a $13 third party hood because I couldn't bring myself to get ripped off that badly.
I do love the lens though...
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It was never intended as a high volume lens, but I run across a lot of them in the field.
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With the exception of weight, I love my 200-400 f4 L IS w/1.4x TC. This is one of the most versatile lenses on the planet with incredible IQ that rivals the big white primes 200-400 and is d???? good even with the 1.4x TC engaged. You can also use it with a 2x extender (internal disengaged) for a high quality 400-800mm @ f8. I love the fact I can have a very high quality zoom range from 200mm - 560mm with the flip of a switch. As long as you are in a vehicle where you can use a support or bean bag, this is the perfect African Safari lens for versatility and IQ. I am a beefy guy and can handled the lens for a few shots, but not recommended. I suggest that you check out refurbs on the Canon site if you get serious about buying, I saved around $3k. A local lab inspected the lens and said everything was perfect. No AFMA required on my 1dx II. I would show it under the bus for a 4 - 5lb, 200-500 f5.6 L IS if it had great IQ because of weight and bulk. I am getting older and trying to shed some gear weight. I went from the 70-200 f2.8 L IS II to the 70-200 f4 L IS II to shed a little and looking at other options.
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Daft as it sounds and for pure indulgence, I will be buying mine new. It has been in my crosshairs for such a long time that I want to open the box. Sense might take over and let me save a few thousand in the process, but it is something of a experience I only intend to do once. The only other lenses that have appealed to me have been the 600 f/4 and 400 f/2.8. And the 400 only because it seemed like a natural upgrade to my 300 f/2.8. I have in preparation lost a good 4 stone so far and put on some muscle, which also serves to handle my ever growing python. As with my 300, this thing is going to live on a monopod or tripod when it is in use. And I am delighted to know it takes the teleconverters so well.
A 200-500 f/5.6 would indeed be something special, perhaps as a walk in the woods type lens where you want to have a good bit of reach but don't want to carry about all the supporting gear of a big white.
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It's worth looking at what Sony has done in producing a $2000 lens that rivals the marvellous Canon 200-400mm. Go through the comparisons on TDP https://www.the-digital-picture.com...eraComp=1175&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=4&APIComp=0
I am hoping Canon can make rivals to that and the Nikon lightweight telephotos.
I am hoping Canon can make rivals to that and the Nikon lightweight telephotos.
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I would love an RF to EF tele/adaptor (and buy a 1.4 immediately), and if their strategy is not to produce RF Big Whites for an extended period of time, then Canon should have no problem providing them - ie they are expecting people to adapt their EF long lenses to the RF mount, and they know that people use extensions. It makes perfect sense - but whether it happens is another question.
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It’s a no brainer to offer new Teleconverter optics in different packages. Most important is EF to RF for all the big white lenses to be used by RF shooters. Essentially a free adaptor with every TC.
Not sure if an RF to RF TC affords optical opportunities than EF limitations.
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Fukc - give me 35 RF L F1.2
and I'll leave you alone for a few years
and then I'll ask for 105 F1.2
and I'll leave you alone for a few years
and then I'll ask for 105 F1.2
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