Yes, I know. The Canon 200-400mm f/4 ext 1.4 costs a little fortune (or, at least, as much as a little car). Knowing quite well that I was lucky to be able to get mine (I will never thank enough those who contributed so actively; They will recognize themselves), I also know that it will…
The Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Lens with Internal 1.4x Extender is a major piece of glass from Canon. One sample just arrived at YLovePhoto, so it was a good opportunity to share with you the unpacking process. Of course, I must profusely thank Xtian for his considerable help.
After waiting a very long time, here comes the official announcement of the new Canon 200-400mm tele zoom with integrated 1.4x focal multiplier. Everything has already been told and written (you’ll find below a list of announcement papers in other blogs), except the price: A whooping 11769 US Dollar! Even a little higher than what…
Here is one big lens who knows how to make people wait: The all-new, all-innovative super-tele-zoom lens from Canon, the EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x. It’s a lens which was pre-announced by Canon more than a year ago (for the first time). Since then, the rumors extended beyond reason. The lens was seen several times…
It’s hard to be sure of the details on this new lens from Sigma, since they announced that there is a delay (it will not be available this month – in March 2013). The only useful thing I would like to point to the significant items in the spec list: Dust-proof and splash-proof construction High…
I should never exaggerate the importance of patent publishing (some of them are only a way to make sure nobody can re-use the same idea when invented independently), but it is interesting to notice that Canon published a patent for an architecture targeting a 100-400mm f/4-5.6 tele-zoom which could well become the next replacement for…
Let’s go and see how is manufactured a big tele-lens from Canon. A lot of hot glass and quite a chunk of shiny metal. YouTube link
As seen at the Photokina 2008, the visible operation of the image stabilisization inside a Canon lens. YouTube link YouTube link
We no longer can say that this is a delay. Canon has been announcing so many of these up to now. Recently, they updated the list of availability for the future pro tele-lenses: EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM at $6,599, late August 2011 EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM at $10,499, late August 2011…
This may be something that many people missed, but when Egami (a Japanese blog) produced a patent from Canon for a 300mm f/4, the important part may not have been the possible upcoming tele-lens but the technology used in the lens to reach a better Image Stabilization (IS). Up to now, Canon and Nikon have…
After a renewal of the 300mm and 400mm offering of Canon in the L series of pro lenses, nobody will be surprised to see Canon announce that there will be new versions of the 500mm f/4 and 600mm f/4 lenses. Obviously reserved to the pros with deep pockets (for wildlife or sports photography), these lenses…
Now, if you want something weird, look at the announcement by Canon today: They started the development of a tele-zoom lens that you did not see anywhere else. Maybe Canon was inspired by the success (and the quality) of the Nikon 200-400mm f/4G ED AF-S VR II Nikkor. But obviously, Canon wanted to bring some…
For sure, the current Canon 400mm f/5.6L USM (non IS) is a lens famous for its optical quality. So, when Canon Rumors tells us that there is noise in Sweeden that its replacement arrives, we are all ears. Naturally. But we will have to wait for a confirmation.
Canon is assuredly the brand most commonly found in the hands of the wildlife photographers (professionals as well as amateurs). Of course, this is a direct product of the strong presence of Canon on the market for digital SLR photography, but the diversity of the offer from the red brand allowed to build solutions perfectly…
photo © 2007 Paul Friel | more info(via: Wylio)According to QueSabesDe.com, a photographer of the Reuters press agency who was currently testing the newly announced (but altogether unavailable) Canon 400 mm f2.8 EF L IS II USM saw it stolen from his hotel room. I’m nearly hoping that it will re-appear in the hands of…
In August, Canon had announced its newest lines of high-end pro tele-lenses (EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM, EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM) and a EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM zoom. Small issues with the manufacturing, with planned process improvements. Nevertheless, it will take us up to March 2011… We will have to be…
Faithful to its age-old fame, Carl Zeiss shows us a new wide-angle lens aiming at the high-end of the market, at least because of the “widigantic” aperture of f/1.4. Available in Canon and Nikon mounts at 1385€, from the first quarter of 2011.
This month of August 2010 is definitely rich in news of importance for the expert photographer. After Nikon and Sony, Canon is ready to present its new offering. Where Sony had 4 new DSLR cameras, Canon has one new Canon EOS 60D and 4 high-quality new lenses. Canon EOS 60D This is a very coveted…
As we all know, the upcoming Photokina in September is already the center of rumours coming from all parts. I have been trying to give an idea of what could be coming for the major brands in the DSLR market, concentrating mostly on the new bodies to be seen. But there is no end to…
photo credit: davidgsteadman When buying a photo camera, we often research in order to decide if this is the best camera, if its features will be goo enough, but will it be robust enough? Will it be useful or necessary to purchase a warranty contract extension? Will it fail very soon? When somebody asks me…
The best of all worlds, the miracle combination. But, most of all, a great little trick of engineering: a radio remote control for your photo camera which communicates with a small gadget fixed in the flash shoe of your SLR camera and transmitting the image right from the SLR direct AV connector. Really smart thingy.…
The video has just been updated (it was removed by the user for some short time). YouTube link
Canon has just presented its newest zoom lens. The 70-200mm range is quite important because at f/2.8 it is one of the most coveted high-quality lenses. The new features: Faster AutoFocus algorithms Min focusing distance: 1.2m Wider focusing ring Weather-sealing Magnesium allow barrel for a better reliability at the small cost of only 1490g weight…
When you use an expensive SLR camera you are often tempted to purchase a specialty lens like a ultra-wide angle (fish eye) lens. But, apart from the rare occasions when you really need it, it’s too expensive for you and me. Why not build it yourself? Instructables does the demonstration with a Nikon D90, but…
If you don’t know, you may be interested in this video from Canon. YouTube link