Canon's professional lenses delayed
Canon has confirmed that three of its professional lenses - the EF 200‐400mm f/4L IS USM Extender l.4x, EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM and EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM - have been delayed indefinitely
Author: Olivier Laurent
21 Nov 2011 Tags: CanonLensesPrime lenses
First unveiled in February this year, Canon's new EF 200‐400mm f/4L IS USM Extender l.4x, as well as the EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM and EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM had 2011 release dates - until now.
In a statement shared by Canon USA last week, the availability of the three lenses has "yet to be determined." Canon adds: "Additional information regarding the shipping date of each lens will be made available as soon as possible."
The lenses are expected to play an important part in the 2012 London Olympic Games, which start on 27 July 2012.
The EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM and the EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM, which were supposed to be available from mid 2011, will be, respectively, priced at £8999 and £11,299. The Extender has yet to receive a retail price.
Canon UK has yet to return BJP's request for comment.
Comments
Canon's Professional Lenses Delayed
I have a number of Canon's professional lens line up. Since I don't shoot sports, my needs do not require the BIG and heavy glass. I find that I will use my Canon 200 f 1.8 USM with a 1.4 extender for much of my work. I shoot editorial work. If need be I can add the 2X extender to give me 400 f 3.6 with little loss to the image.
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