wickerprints wrote: thedigitalbean wrote: wickerprints wrote:
The EF 400/2.8L IS II, according to specs, has an MFD of 106.32\", which is 5.25\" closer than the Mark I.
The EF 300/2.8L IS II has an MFD of 78.75\", which is 12.67\" closer than the Mark I. That will have a significant impact on MM.
*SIGH* I so want one....but not at $7K.
The new 400 now weighs as much as the current 500. I can handhold the 500 for long periods with no issue so this new 400 would be good for hand holding, especially with that 4 stop IS.
I suspect the new 500 will have a similar weight reduction, that will be very welcome, but the suspected $9k price will not
300 Mark II / Mark I (street): $7000 / $4500 = 55% increase
400 Mark II / Mark I : $11000 / $7190 = 53% increase
Estimated 500 Mark II introductory price: $6140 * 1.50 = $9210 min, * 1.60 = $9824 max.
50% increases on current street prices is just...unacceptable. It makes Nikon look like a bargain.
How low the current 500L IS would drop?
Aug 27, 2010 at 01:21 AM
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