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p.1 #1 · Canon 14-24 and 200-400 F4 Would You

These two lens are often quoted as lens that people have said they wish Canon made. Of course they aren't available who knows for sure if Canon is designing.

But the question I pose is

If Canon was to release these L lenses today and the IQ was the same as the Nikons and the pricing the same 14-24 $1829 US and 200-400 $6299 US would you realistically go out and buy these (assuming you had the cash available)

I pose this because there are people that decided after having a 14-24 it was not the range that met their needs so they sold it off and got a 16-35 or some other lens. Also for those who have never used a 200-400 a great lens but it is big and weighs a lot.

Think about it before you answer.

Would I? Of course I have this minor issue of being a lens aholic, now someone please pour me another lens.

Nov 11, 2009 at 01:21 AM

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p.1 #2 · Canon 14-24 and 200-400 F4 Would You

The 200-400 is an appealing prospect but I'd take a 500/4+100-400 over it

Nov 11, 2009 at 01:23 AM

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p.1 #3 · Canon 14-24 and 200-400 F4 Would You

I would seriously consider buying both ...... if they are at least as good as the Nikon.

Nov 11, 2009 at 01:30 AM

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p.1 #4 · Canon 14-24 and 200-400 F4 Would You

I think the 200-400 would appeal to some sports shooters. The 14-24 doesn't really interest me. Money no object, I get a 200-400, but money no object and I've got a 400 f/2.8IS

Nov 11, 2009 at 01:31 AM

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p.1 #5 · Canon 14-24 and 200-400 F4 Would You

Eventually, I'd get both! The 14-24 would be nice on both the 7D and the 5D2, and the 200-400 f/4 would be an awesome sports/BIF lens for the 7D. Slap on a 1.4X and have a nice 280-560 f/5.6 lens.

Nov 11, 2009 at 01:35 AM

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p.1 #6 · Canon 14-24 and 200-400 F4 Would You

burningheart wrote:
Also for those who have never used a 200-400 a great lens but it is big and weighs a lot.

That is a lot of lens - according to the Nikon manual, their 200-400 f/4 weighs 7.2 pounds. That compares to 5.6 pounds for Canon's 300/2.8 IS, 4.3 pounds for the 400/4 DO, and 11.8 for the 400/2.8 IS. Definately a little more hefty than the 300/2.8.

Nov 11, 2009 at 01:44 AM

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p.1 #7 · Canon 14-24 and 200-400 F4 Would You

Go wide. No need for anything bigger / heavier than my 400 DO.

Nov 11, 2009 at 02:14 AM

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p.1 #8 · Canon 14-24 and 200-400 F4 Would You

I'd love the 14-24, but with a f4 aperture to keep its size and price within reason. I shoot landscape so the 2.8 is of no use for me.

Nov 11, 2009 at 02:20 AM

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p.1 #9 · Canon 14-24 and 200-400 F4 Would You

I guess I would go for both. However, I would much rather have a 200-500 f/4-5.6L instead of a 200-400 f/4L. As far as the 14-24 goes, it makes sense in the line up because it would fit in perfectly with the 24-70/70-200 and I'm sure it would be excellent based on Canon's latest wide offerings.

Nov 11, 2009 at 02:28 AM

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p.1 #10 · Canon 14-24 and 200-400 F4 Would You

definitely the 200-400 no thought about it. the 14-24 if it was on the same level as the Nikon

Nov 11, 2009 at 02:38 AM

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p.1 #11 · Canon 14-24 and 200-400 F4 Would You

If money were no object I would probably have both but I voted no because I just wouldn't be able to afford them...however, I don't find myself really missing or needing that combination as my current set-up seems to meet my needs & style of photography.

Omar

Nov 11, 2009 at 02:38 AM

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p.1 #12 · Canon 14-24 and 200-400 F4 Would You

The 200-400 looks great but would be too expensive for me. If they could make a 400 f/4 IS with an MSRP around $3000 I'd be all over it.

Nov 11, 2009 at 02:44 AM

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p.1 #13 · Canon 14-24 and 200-400 F4 Would You

Definitely 14-24mm!

Nov 11, 2009 at 02:47 AM

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p.1 #14 · Canon 14-24 and 200-400 F4 Would You

I've been asking for a 200-400 f/4 for some time... Obviously, no love from Canon...

I'd have to think about the 14-24 f/2.8 since I have both the 17-40 f/4 and the 16-35 f/2.8; I didn't, however, say I'd think too long... You and I share the addiction...

Nov 11, 2009 at 02:48 AM

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p.1 #15 · Canon 14-24 and 200-400 F4 Would You

A 200-400/4L would be terribly expensive.

How about a 450/5.6L for $2-3K?
Shouldn't be much bigger and heavier than the current 400/5.6L.

Nov 11, 2009 at 03:28 AM

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p.1 #16 · Canon 14-24 and 200-400 F4 Would You

The 200-400 is of no interest to me.... the 14-24 is interesting but really I am quite happy with my 16-35 and would rather compliment it with the likes of a 24 1.4 L II or Zeiss 21 2.8.

Nov 11, 2009 at 03:53 AM

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p.1 #17 · Canon 14-24 and 200-400 F4 Would You

I'd like both, but I don't know if we'll ever see a 14-24. I mean, this lens would be used at 14mm most of the time and we already have a very good 14LII.

Nov 11, 2009 at 04:42 AM

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p.1 #18 · Canon 14-24 and 200-400 F4 Would You

I'd rather get a prime but it would be nice to have.

Nov 11, 2009 at 05:56 AM

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p.1 #19 · Canon 14-24 and 200-400 F4 Would You

like to see a 400-800 f5.6 IS

Nov 11, 2009 at 05:58 AM

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p.1 #20 · Canon 14-24 and 200-400 F4 Would You

A variable fstop 200-500 would be much more wantable to me. Max aparure of 5.6 at the long end to keep the cost down. An f4 200-400 is just going to be far to costly

Nov 11, 2009 at 07:30 AM

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p.1 #21 · Canon 14-24 and 200-400 F4 Would You

be sweet to have but realisticly, most likely no. for the wide end, cz21 is great for me

Nov 11, 2009 at 01:54 PM

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p.1 #22 · Canon 14-24 and 200-400 F4 Would You

I would rather buy a 4 17-40 IS and give up the 3mm on the wide side. No interest in the 200-400

Nov 11, 2009 at 02:26 PM

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p.1 #23 · Canon 14-24 and 200-400 F4 Would You

If the image quality was on par with the Nikon 14-24, I'd gladly sell my 16-35 to pick up a 14-24.

Nov 11, 2009 at 02:32 PM

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p.1 #24 · Canon 14-24 and 200-400 F4 Would You

I think the interest in a 14-24 stems mainly from nikon's superlative 14-24. If performance were more typical of your average Canon wide zoom I cant see much advantage over 16-35II and a 14L. I'd actually quite like to see an 18 or 20mm prime with a fast aperture.
I'd happily stick with my 400DO and 100-400L over a 200-400 so I don't think either would really interest me greatly.

Nov 11, 2009 at 04:57 PM

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p.1 #25 · Canon 14-24 and 200-400 F4 Would You

chez wrote:
I'd love the 14-24, but with a f4 aperture to keep its size and price within reason. I shoot landscape so the 2.8 is of no use for me.

+1

Nov 12, 2009 at 01:07 AM


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