New 100-400 on the way?

[Micktheexbiker]

Anyone heard that rumor? Its due an upgrade im told. I only ask as i went out shooting birds, camera not gun, and have a gap in my lens range in the 300 to 400 range. Ive drooled over the 300 2.8 but maybe the 100-400 would suit. But, im hooked on primes but could be pursuaded if its good.





Mick

[peety3]

If it's due an upgrade, so is the ________.


When Canon is ready to upgrade it, we'll find out here. Until then, nobody knows.

[TucsonTRD]

I would doubt the rumor at this point. Buy whatever lens you desire, don't hold out in hopes of something bigger and better. Who knows what you'll miss in the meantime.

[Chris White]

Buy whatever lens you desire, don't hold out in hopes of something bigger and better. Who knows what you'll miss in the meantime.


AMEN!


If it is within your budget -- and you will use it -- go for it. The best equipment is that which you currently hold. You will miss a lot of images waiting for something better.


Chris

[crosbyharbison]

Canon lenses hold their value pretty well so its not a big deal when something comes out a little later. But if you would like to wait July and September are probably announcement times.

[Brendan7]

I love the 300 2.8 too, but I will tell you that @ 300mm, the DoF at f/2.8 is too little for many (most??) bird shots. I find f/4 to be too shallow, and use f/5.0-f/9 using my 300 f/4. The pros buy the 300 2.8 over the 300 f/4 because it's sharper and weather sealed and (as far as I know) don't use f/2.8 as much! For sports, it's a different story, buy the f/2.8.