EF 400 f/4 L IS USM

[Tony Printezis]

(a bit of an old thread, but I hope it's OK that I try to resurrect it)

I do not believe that a 400/4L IS USM could be sold in the $2000-$3000 price range.

I admit that my initial < $2,000 estimation was a bit optimistic. However, I recently found out that Minolta has a 400m f/4.5 prime (non-IS, they have IS in the body) for around $1,700. So, is it unreasonable for a potential Canon 400m f4 IS to be under $3,000?


Tony

[Colin]

Unfortunately, probably.


Considering that a 500mm f/4 IS is $5,800 at B&H, I think 400mm equivalent under $3,000 isn't likely.

[alexniedra]

I think 400mm equivalent under $3,000 isn't likely.

Unfortunately, me too. But even at a good $4000, I would want one, and be willing to save up my (scarce) high school money to get one. [H]

[Colin]

Yeah, though at $4,000, I'd wonder why I just didn't get the F2.8....


Give me a F5.6 with weather sealing and IS under $2K, and I'll bite...

[Tony Printezis]

Canon Rumors reported a couple of days ago that Canon are working on a 400m f/4.5 IS:


http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/07/ef-400-f4-5l-is-cr1/


The rumor is low probability though (CR1) so, of course!, take it with a (big!) grain of salt.


Tony