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Canon 100 - 400mm f/4.5 - 5.6L IS USM

Started Jun 9, 2013 | User reviews thread
carnac
carnac Regular Member • Posts: 433
Re: Canon 100 - 400mm f/4.5 - 5.6L IS USM

I really don't think the new 200-400L and the 100-400L are competitors in any way. The price difference is just too great ($11,299 vs $1,699). Anyone seriously considering the 200-400L is not thinking, well maybe the 100-400L will work for me.

I do think that a new 100-400L with a new generation IS and probably not push-pull (a shame, because I like the push pull on this lens) will be released in the not too distant future. However, I think when it is released, many of the people holding out for it will be disappointed with the cost increase. I would bet $2700+.

I will probably stick with my excellent Canon referb 100-400L that looks absolutely new, takes great pictures and cost under $1,200. I love Canon referb lens sales!

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Jim 'Carnac' Carnahan

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