Stock Notice: Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM at Adorama

[Canon Rumors Guy]

Adorama has stock of the brand new Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM!
Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM Key Features

Outstanding Image Quality, 1200mm Super-telephoto Fixed Focal Length Lens Expands the EOS R System
Impressively Light at 7.4 lbs., While Retaining High Levels of Image Quality
Minimum Focusing Distance of Approx. 14.1′
Optical Image Stabilization with up to 4 Stops of Shake Correction
Three IS Operation Modes
Super Spectra Coating (SSC) and Air Sphere Coating (ASC) Helps Minimize Ghosting and Flare
Compatible with Canon RF1.4x and RF2x Extenders
Customizable Electronic Focus Ring, with Manual Focus Capability during SERVO AF

Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM $19,999

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[takesome1]

Big success, they come in stock and are not immediately sold out.

 

[InchMetric]

As I have said, the pricing of these longer models is a sign of the true procing structure of all big whites in this inflationary era. A $13k 600mm will seem like "the good old days" in a few years, and I predict major price hikes by the end of next year.

 

[Pixel]

What are the chances they sell more than a couple hundred of these?

 

[john1970]

A specialized lens and expensive lens.

 

[Blue Zurich]

I was going to pick one up but then spent my hard earned cash on an InchMetric tool instead.

Far better use of funds.

 

[JoseB]

I was going to pick one up but then spent my hard earned cash on an InchMetric tool instead.

Far better use of funds.

But has not IS.

 

[Blue Zurich]

But has not IS.

Crutches, we don't need no stinking crutches!

 

[Exploreshootshare]

If it was F5.6 I'd get it, but F8 is a dealbreaker for me

 

[BeenThere]

Looks a bit like a 600/4 with a permanent 2X stuck on the rear.

 

[Juangrande]

Looks a bit like a 600/4 with a permanent 2X stuck on the rear.

Can you double stack a 2x converter on a 600/4 though?

 

[neuroanatomist]

Can you double stack a 2x converter on a 600/4 though?

Yes, with an EF lens on an R body and a modified EF-RF adapter.

 

[SUNDOG04]

I think I will order one for myself and another to stow away and sell 20 years down the
the road and then buy a new house. Hell, I would be happy simply to be able to purchase something like an R5.

 

[mxwphoto]

I think I will order one for myself and another to stow away and sell 20 years down the
the road and then buy a new house. Hell, I would be happy simply to be able to purchase something like an R5.

B&H has a 1yr store warranty version of R5 in stock if you want it. Essentially grey market I gander, but available.

I doubt the 1200mm will appreciate in value though as Canon has to only create 10 or less to sell for it to be rare enough to have that extreme collector value. Even the Eye of Sauron 200 1.8 has not kept value.

 

[Ozarker]

Chump change... well, maybe not .

 

[entoman]

What are the chances they sell more than a couple hundred of these?

They'll be bought almost exclusively by rental agencies, who will hire them out to paparazzi low-life.