Who has pre-ordered or will order 200-400

[tron]

Too expensive, too heavy, too short. But then I am not a pro so its just an amateur's opinion.

Still, the 500mm f/4 IS II is very tempting even for an amateur...

 

[LSV]

Help, I only have one kidney. I'm conducting a poll: which organ should I sell to finance my 200-400 purchase?

 

[dstppy]

Just when I got that 400 mm f/2.8 IS II...

Lol, and I got the 600 II. But that meets my needs more than the 200-400, since 840mm f/5.6 is better for me than 560mm f/5.6.

I'd still like an updated 100-400L, though, as a more portable option.

You're going to find a need for one and you know it.

Stop kidding yourself

 

[rpt]

Help, I only have one kidney. I'm conducting a poll: which organ should I sell to finance my 200-400 purchase?

Ah! Had not thought of that! I have a spare kidney and some other parts. Tonsils anyone?

 

[Waterloo]

Hey, it's no worse than the depreciation hit you take when you drive that new pickup out the dealer door, Maybe less.
Let's see, I could sell the 500 f/4 and the 1D MK IV and still have only $3–4K to come up with.
Wait... it weighs more than my 500 f/4? In that case, I'll just borrow a 200-400 from CPS when I need it.
I'm also, basically, with those shooters who would be happy a new 100-400 although, the way Canon prices are going, even that lens may break the $4K barrier.
It's a good thing the new 800mm Nikkor is $18K or I'd be worried that Canon is going to pass Nikon for the most expensive lenses. The upcoming new 800mm Canon may, however, continue the skyrocketing Canon lens price trend and take the lead again.

So, I bought my 500mm f4 IS at the end of 2001 for $6,200 and sold it last year for $5,000. Thats 11 years for $109 a year. What about depreciation?

 

[TM]

Seems awesome but the price point helps me from dreaming about aquiring another toy.

 

[bycostello]

great looking lens, but would hire when i need it

 

[atomicpunk]

I will be selling a 400mm f/2.8L IS and 500mm f/4L IS to afford it, but I am going to buy this if the test results are great.

 

[RMC33]

None of the above. I own a 200 f/2 and 400 f/2.8.

 

[Renegade Runner]

Hmmm... Buy a new car or this lens. Cant decide. I think I will wait for the 100-400L

 

[TexPhoto]

It's cool, but in a night football game, I'd rather have my trusty 400mm f2.8 IS and 70-200 f2.8 IS II.

 

[birtembuk]

A very desirable beast but at 24k - when I buy some gear, I must buy something of equivalent value to my wife - it's untouchable. Let's see this 100-400/II when available.

 

[M.ST]

I had the chance to play a little with the lens.

I don´t want a build in TC and I don´t want such a heavy lens for travelling. I am happy with my big white telephotos.

A EF 100-400 L IS replacement for travelling is what I want and what I need.

 

[AudioGlenn]

I think there should be another option: I'd get it but I want to stay married...

+1 =)

 

[sanj]

Help, I only have one kidney. I'm conducting a poll: which organ should I sell to finance my 200-400 purchase?

Ah! Had not thought of that! I have a spare kidney and some other parts. Tonsils anyone?

hahhaha

 

[eml58]

Yep, the cathay guys in Singapore tell me I should have it July 07th, see what the IQ is like, if it's as good as I'm hoping I'll sell the 400f/2.8 V2.

 

[rpt]

OK, actually I am waiting to save some more money. You guys wait on the 200-400 f4 L with 1.4x. I am saving up to buy this one!

 

[theobdt]

See now I have a dilemma...I have been saving my money to purchase the 400mm 2.8 for the past couple of years and I'm about $1500 off from paying straight cash for it. I am planning to have it by the time fall rolls around for some high school football action. Now with this lens finally becoming a reality I wonder should I just go ahead go for this or just go ahead and pull the trigger on the 400 since I've been saving for it for so long...

Decisions, decisions...

 

[RGF]

I ordered two. Always good to have backups.

why not 3 - double backup?

 

[tron]

See now I have a dilemma...I have been saving my money to purchase the 400mm 2.8 for the past couple of years and I'm about $1500 off from paying straight cash for it. I am planning to have it by the time fall rolls around for some high school football action. Now with this lens finally becoming a reality I wonder should I just go ahead go for this or just go ahead and pull the trigger on the 400 since I've been saving for it for so long...

Decisions, decisions...

Unless you will need less than 400mm I cannot see why you must change plans.

400 2.8 L IS II weighs the same as the 200-400 and is one stop better...