Who has pre-ordered or will order 200-400

[awinphoto]

Where's the option "i want one but by doing so my wife would kill me, hire a hit man, or divorce me" option?

 

[bholliman]

I want one, but have the same chance of every getting one as buying a new Ferrari - zero! :

This is just a hobby for me, I couldn't justify the expense - to myself or my wife - even if I were considerably richer.

 

[hammar]

These guys have a few...

http://www.fotosidan.se/cldoc/vi-har-provat-canon-ef-200.htm

 

[charlesa]

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...

That's the thing though, one stop better, sharper and more depth of field, but you miss shots if subject comes too close, 200-400 has that versatility but a stop worse... decisions, decisions.

 

[RGF]

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

Good point, I missed that option. I'll add it to the list.

 

[RGF]

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

well if you want a car, then perhaps this is not the forum for you ??? Or would you rather have a 14-24 or some other lens (and there is an option for that one)

;D

 

[RGF]

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?

why not get a chain saw, and cut it half, lengthwise

 

[J.R.]

None of the options apply to me so I cannot vote ... I'm saving for the 600mm f/4 II. Based on my usage, I don't see where this lens fits my requirements.

 

[RGF]

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...

Me, too. Amateurs "want" and "lust", pros justify with ROI. More fun to be an amateur I can buy want I can afford without justifying that it makes business sense. :

 

[RGF]

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.

Nice if Canon would make a 100-400 fixed 4.5 without built in for around $6,000.

 

[RGF]

Where's the option "i want one but by doing so my wife would kill me, hire a hit man, or divorce me" option?

just added it

 

[RGF]

None of the options apply to me so I cannot vote ... I'm saving for the 600mm f/4 II. Based on my usage, I don't see where this lens fits my requirements.

see no use for it .. I listed examples of other lens that may be of interest to you.

 

[theobdt]

I would get this lens to just have the ability to move within the 200-400 range without having to change lenses or switch between camera bodies. It's just something less to carry (or more) around at the football games. Just a thought but I'm probably going to stick with the 400mm 2.8 II since I've been saving up towards that goal. I'll try to rent the 200-400 when it becomes available before I make my purchase just to be sure. Or I'll see if I can borrow one from CPS for a test drive.