Who has pre-ordered or will order 200-400

[RGF]

just wonder if many people will jump on this opportunity.

Grant it is a lot of $ but then again we have had ample warning this day would arrive.

I put myself in line last night, not sure I won't cancel my pre-order (or perhaps I can sell my place in line)

 

[rcarca]

I wish! Christmas, the lottery and double bonus with a new moon and solar eclipse all at the same time!

 

[rpiotr01]

There are very few things in life that would get my wife to divorce me, but buying this lens is on the short list.

 

[Click]

I'm waiting for the new 100-400L

 

[charlesa]

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

 

[Loswr]

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.

 

[PhotographAdventure]

I ordered two. Always good to have backups.

 

[westr70]

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

 

[Dianoda]

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

Same here - large aperture superteles are fun and all that, but most of time I want something that can fit in my usual camera bag and doesn't weigh me down too much.

 

[jdramirez]

stupid poll. why isn't there an option that says, I'd rather buy a used car.

 

[Snaxalig]

Finally! I pre-ordered one back in 2011. It's been a loooooong wait, and still is...

 

[bdunbar79]

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

Why is that a concern? I shoot sports and I won't be getting the lens, because I like shooting at f/2.8 or f/3.2 for isolation of the player. I just don't think I'd handle f/4 at night games/matches.

 

[9VIII]

I'm saving my change, but if an update to the 135f2 came out I'd be all over that like rabbits at a salad bar.

 

[Dylan777]

For an ave Joe (like me), spending nearly $12K on single lens is too MUCH. I'll wait for 100-400 II and hoping the price tag won't go above $3K :-\

For the Pro(s) making $ from photography, this should be an easy purchase ;D

 

[arjay]

I would like one of these bad boys,
...but it's way out of my price range.

 

[robbymack]

I will and I will concurrently have to file for divorce. Which I guess means my (ex) wife will own half the lens. I wonder which half she wants?

 

[Waterloo]

I ordered mine last night from Adorama. I just turned 65 and I figure you only live once, time doesn't wait.

 

[Bob Howland]

I can't decide between responses 1, 2 and 3. Response 4 is the only one that is out since I don't want a 14-24 and my 135 is just fine.

 

[Freddie]

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.

 

[Hobby Shooter]

It's out of my league