Patent: Impressive super telephoto L zoom lenses for the RF mount
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For me, the minimum focus distance and magnification were the main reasons to like the EF100-400II L and RF100-500L, I bet the lenses in this patent are all worse in that regard.
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Yes, I wince every time some wise guy tells you to get closer as a), it's not always possible and b) you get a larger image if you get just as close with a longer lens as a shorter one.
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I'm really curious to know what's going on with that 150-600. How could they sell that for $4-5k USD, vs a smaller and lighter 100-500 that people like, but which they are already worried about the price point over? You also have the Sigma sport and Tamron lenses there in the $1500-2k range. I know the rumor and patent implies L series, but I wonder if they are possibly going to go mid-scale with this? Probably not, but one can hope.
I always lusted after the EF 200-400 f4. But none of the $10k plus lenses are realistic for me. If money were no object, that 200-500 would look pretty sweet on the sidelines of my daughter's soccer games!
Brian
I always lusted after the EF 200-400 f4. But none of the $10k plus lenses are realistic for me. If money were no object, that 200-500 would look pretty sweet on the sidelines of my daughter's soccer games!
Brian
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Canon marketing: "Hey, a lot of internet commenters are very upset about f/7.1, I wonder how much they'll pay extra for f/6.3, $2000?"
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Both Tamron and Sigma make 150mm-600mm lenses, I bet Canon wants a piece of the cake.
An RF 300-800mm f/8L? That would be an impressive lens, but it would be about as expensive as the EF 800mm f/5.6
An RF 300-800mm f/8L? That would be an impressive lens, but it would be about as expensive as the EF 800mm f/5.6
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600/500 does not work.
The magnification is (600/500)^2 = 1.2^2 = 1.44 Which means 44% more. It may or may not be significant depending on distance and bird size.
Sometimes for static birds when I use a car I bring my 500mm and put 2X to make a 1000mm f/8 lens. Fortunately 500mm 4L IS II behaves very well with the EF2XIII. It works well with 5DsR and R5 with adapter.
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I would love to see Canon RF 150mm-600mm f/5-6.3L at a price somewhere around $2500 USD mark but given Canon' price history lately they will abuse their market leader position and charge well north of $3000 USD.
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With the 100-500 already at $2900 US, and this lens being longer and faster, I think the floor is $4k if it is an L series lens.
Here's a nice conspiracy theory for everyone - what if that lens is a collaboration lens with Sigma? Maybe we haven't seen anything from Sigma on the RF mount yet because they are going to release them under Canon's name, like some of the recent Tamron designs that are Nikon or Sony badged....
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Looks like some good options. Probably from expensive to eye-watering expensive.
Personally I'd like a 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 L Lens.
100-400 is a little short at times and I don't use it too often at the 100mm end.
I'd prefer a longer option.
I have 600mm F4 II and while its a wonderful lens it's difficult to move around and not very flexible.
It's hard to get a single solution for all needs.
While I love the 600mm F4 II I don't think I'd recommend it. The weight, the solid tripod it requires, Wimberly Gimbal.
The weight all adds up. By the time you can afford one you are too old to use it.
200-600mm would be a sweet point for me.
I'm sure some day it will appear. Sigma will do it if Canon don't.
Personally I'd like a 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 L Lens.
100-400 is a little short at times and I don't use it too often at the 100mm end.
I'd prefer a longer option.
I have 600mm F4 II and while its a wonderful lens it's difficult to move around and not very flexible.
It's hard to get a single solution for all needs.
While I love the 600mm F4 II I don't think I'd recommend it. The weight, the solid tripod it requires, Wimberly Gimbal.
The weight all adds up. By the time you can afford one you are too old to use it.
200-600mm would be a sweet point for me.
I'm sure some day it will appear. Sigma will do it if Canon don't.
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I used to think that until I got the RF 100-500mm and found it was hardly less sharp than my 500PF, and had all the advantage of a zoom with much closer focussing at the cost of only 2/3rds stop.
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