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p.1 #1 · ~Master~ EF 70-200/4L IS Lens

~Master~ EF 70-200/4L IS Lens Thread

MSRP: $1250

Description:

* Telephoto zoom lens - 70 to 200mm focal range, fast f/4 aperture

* Image Stabilizer gives equivalent effect of a shutter speed three stops faster during hand-held shooting

* High level dust and moisture resistance - designed for use in harsh conditions

* Inner focus design with Ultrasonic Motor (USM) offer fast and virtually silent operation

* Fluorite element and UD element offering exceptional performance throughout zoom range

* Manual focussing enabled even during AF mode (full time mechanical focusing)

- Lens Hood ET-74
- Lens Cap E-67U
- Lens Soft Case LP1224
- Tripod Mount Ring A II (W)
- Dust Cap E

Specs:

Focal Length & Max. Aperture: 70-200mm 1:4

Picture Size: 24 x 36mm

Filter Diameter: 67mm

Diagonal Angle of View: 34° - 12° (43.2mm)

Vertical Angle of View: 19° 30' - 7° (24mm)

Horizontal Angle of View: 29° - 10° (36mm)

Lens construction: 20 elements in 15 groups

Minimum aperture: f/32

No. of aperture blades: 8

Closest focusing distance (m): 1.2m

Focus drive: Ring-type USM

Dimensions: 76.0mm dia. x 172.0mm

Weight: 760g

Edited by Jeff on Aug 24, 2006 at 04:30 AM GMT

Edited by Jeff on Aug 24, 2006 at 07:23 AM GMT (Reason: added specs)

Edited by Jeff on Aug 24, 2006 at 01:33 PM GMT (Reason: price)

Aug 24, 2006 at 02:56 AM

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p.1 #2 · ~Master~ EF 70-200/4L IS Lens

Here on canon ausralia is the OFFICIAL specs of the lens.

Scroll down a bit on the page, since it lists the 400d as well.
http://canon.com.au/home/story_1541.html

Aug 24, 2006 at 04:47 AM

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p.1 #3 · ~Master~ EF 70-200/4L IS Lens

$1249..

Don't know whether to laugh or cry. Simply ridiculous.

Aug 24, 2006 at 04:52 AM

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p.1 #4 · ~Master~ EF 70-200/4L IS Lens

^ agreed....that is a little on the high side....Double the price of non-IS

Aug 24, 2006 at 04:54 AM

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p.1 #5 · ~Master~ EF 70-200/4L IS Lens

Specs & MTF
http://cweb.canon.jp/ef/lineup/tele_zoom/ef70_200_f4l_is/index.html

Aug 24, 2006 at 04:58 AM

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p.1 #6 · ~Master~ EF 70-200/4L IS Lens

Was it unrealistic to have hoped for a suggested price of ~$100 below that?

Aug 24, 2006 at 04:58 AM

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p.1 #7 · ~Master~ EF 70-200/4L IS Lens

Sprout Crumble wrote:
$1249..

Don't know whether to laugh or cry. Simply ridiculous.

Especially when you factor in the $100+ optional tripod collar.

Whats next, optional $100 lens hoods for new "L" lenses?

I'm just glad I already have a 70-200/2.8 IS.

Aug 24, 2006 at 05:02 AM

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p.1 #8 · ~Master~ EF 70-200/4L IS Lens

4 stops at F4 vs 3 stops at 2.8 IS equals roughly the same advantage. for around 450 dollars difference for the 2.8IS i am quite content with my recent purchase. Anyone have any idea what the MTF figures for the 2.8IS is at F4? This is where that comment posted by someone that canon should post lens information like leica would be usefull.

Aug 24, 2006 at 05:02 AM

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p.1 #9 · ~Master~ EF 70-200/4L IS Lens

And at that price you still have to buy the lens collar as a optional accessory!?

Aug 24, 2006 at 05:04 AM

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p.1 #10 · ~Master~ EF 70-200/4L IS Lens

So I just bought a non IS 2.8 with the rebate recently. About $200 or so less than this new f/4 will be. A friend likes my 2.8 but I said the f/4 might be better for her weight wise. Do I tell her to spend the extra $700 or so on this thing instead of the regular one? Man, they aren't playing around with these prices. I could personally think of many other things to buy with that money.

Aug 24, 2006 at 05:06 AM

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p.1 #11 · ~Master~ EF 70-200/4L IS Lens

DMSsix wrote:
Do I tell her to spend the extra $700 or so on this thing instead of the regular one? Man, they aren't playing around with these prices. I could personally think of many other things to buy with that money.

A 400D for a start

Edited by Sprout Crumble on Aug 24, 2006 at 05:09 AM GMT

Aug 24, 2006 at 05:08 AM

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p.1 #12 · ~Master~ EF 70-200/4L IS Lens

The new IS version is weather sealed though:

From Canon Australias site:

"Importantly for travelling photographers, the lens is designed for use in harsh conditions, incorporating high levels of dust and moisture resistance."

Aug 24, 2006 at 05:08 AM

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p.1 #13 · ~Master~ EF 70-200/4L IS Lens

If it really comes out at that price it may kill its reception. I only spent $300 difference for my new f/2.8L IS. I can put it at f/4 and have an advantage in sharpness with the other wide open.

The selling point for the 70-200 F/4L was its reasonable price for an "L".

Jim

Aug 24, 2006 at 05:08 AM

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EOS20 wrote:
The new IS version is weather sealed though:

From Canon Australias site:

"Importantly for travelling photographers, the lens is designed for use in harsh conditions, incorporating high levels of dust and moisture resistance."

For that money I'd want a gorgeous Geisha girl following me around with an umbrella.

Aug 24, 2006 at 05:10 AM

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p.1 #15 · ~Master~ EF 70-200/4L IS Lens

Bear in mind that the street price will be lower. My guess is around $1000 once the initial hype settles.

Not sure if I would sell my 2.8 for this. I don't shoot at 2.8 a lot, but the weight no longer bothers me and this thing is pretty pricey. Plus I have my 70-300... --c

Aug 24, 2006 at 05:10 AM

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Sprout Crumble wrote:
EOS20 wrote:
The new IS version is weather sealed though:

From Canon Australias site:

"Importantly for travelling photographers, the lens is designed for use in harsh conditions, incorporating high levels of dust and moisture resistance."

For that money I'd want a gorgeous Geisha girl following me around with an umbrella.

Good late night humor

Aug 24, 2006 at 05:11 AM

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p.1 #17 · ~Master~ EF 70-200/4L IS Lens

Precisely Jim. I've seen like new used ones for under $500 before. I'm no expert, but damn, those IS components must be expensive as hell.

Aug 24, 2006 at 05:15 AM

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p.1 #18 · ~Master~ EF 70-200/4L IS Lens

The expected street price will be nearly double the price of the non IS version!

Aug 24, 2006 at 05:18 AM

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p.1 #19 · ~Master~ EF 70-200/4L IS Lens

I'm liking my 2.8 IS more and more. This new lens at this price sure doesn't change my mind.

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About the only thing I'd change on the 2.8 IS would be to make the hood retractable like the excellent 400 5.6L hood.

I hardly ever use it above f/4. Like Jim mentioned, f/4 is a full stop closed-down on the 2.8. Between that and the better autofocus with 2.8 lenses, it'd be really hard for an f/4 version to compare--certainly when it's only a few hundred bucks cheaper.

Aug 24, 2006 at 05:21 AM

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p.1 #20 · ~Master~ EF 70-200/4L IS Lens

I rarely use 2.8 so I would be tempted to trade for the reduction in weight if the price were more reasonable. Seems pretty steep to me unless they made the lens a good bit sharper as well.

Aug 24, 2006 at 05:22 AM

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