Canon announces new category of super-telephoto lenses

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The EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x features a flexible 200-400mm focal range with a fixed f/4 aperture, 4-stop optical Image Stabilizer and for the first time in a commercially available lens, a built-in 1.4x extender.

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[Ian]

Re: Canon announces new category of super-telephoto lenses

A telephoto zoom with a built-in teleconverter available for when you need it - clever

Ian

[Patrick]

Re: Canon announces new category of super-telephoto lenses

A telephoto zoom with a built-in teleconverter available for when you need it - clever

Ian

[Ian]

Re: Canon announces new category of super-telephoto lenses

Those prices are a bit bonkers! But they will mainly be purchased by pros who will use them to earn their livings or they will be rented out.

Ian