Why wait when you can buy now a Sigma 200-500 f/2.8 + matched 2xTC as weight and size aren't a issue?
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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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Would that be RF to EF tele/adaptors or just RF tele’s? I use my 600 with teles and extension rings sometimes to reduce minimum focus and have had issues with the electrical contacts. Prefer to just have one additional set of electrical connections if possible.
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I believe the R can autofocus at f/11, so even the EF100-400 can operate AF with a 2X tele right now... That was one of the really attractive things to me!
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Hmm, should I continue to help pay for my kids college or start replacing my lens collection.
I'd go with lens collection.
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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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