Canon develops EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender1.4x

CP+ 2011: Canon has announced it is developing the EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x lens, which features a built-in switchable 1.4x teleconverter. With the converter engaged, it becomes a 280-560mm F5.6 lens. Designed for sports and wildlife photographers the lens will feature weatherproof construction and is scheduled for launch later this year.

Press Release:

Canon announces development of a new telephoto zoom lens with an integrated extender

London, UK, 7th February 2011 – Canon today announces the development of a telephoto zoom lens featuring an integrated focal length extender – the EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM EXTENDER 1.4x. The lens will be displayed for the first time during CP+, held in Yokohama, Japan.

Designed for Canon’s leading range of EOS Digital SLR cameras, the new lens will be an ideal addition for sports and wildlife photographers, offering exceptional flexibility with a built-in 1.4x extender that creates an increased focal range of 280 – 560mm.

Perfect for photographers who require high performance, fast aperture and a flexible telephoto range, the EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM EXTENDER 1.4× will enable photographers to shoot a greater breadth of subjects using a single lens, delivering the best possible image quality at all focal lengths.

Developed as a new addition to Canon’s acclaimed L-series of professional lenses, the new lens will offer an unsurpassed combination of versatility, first-class optical performance and an enhanced weather-proof construction. The model will be released as part of Canon’s continued development of its EF lens line-up, offering enhanced performance and improved functions that cater for the needs of photographers from beginners through to professionals.

The EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM EXTENDER 1.4x is scheduled for launch during 2011.

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Total comments: 4

By ZecaMuzzio (2 months ago)

Here it is! WOW! What a lens! I wonder why Canon took so long to decide on building this lens! Too bad it's still not available. Great lens, great performance, great size. The built in 1.4x converter is the ice on top of the cake!

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By ScottieC (7 months ago)

Now now now, I understand why this lens was designed, it's for the Canon EOS 1D-X

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By Gautam Biswas (7 months ago)

Any idea when it is going to be launched. In February they said later this year... how late!!!

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By smudger (7 months ago)

It's still uncertain, the tsunami delayed the launch of all the new IS2 telephotos let alone a concept one ! A non working dummy of the lens was on display here in NZ during the rugby world cup.

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