Canon new lenses ...

the_monkey

I see canon are releasing some new glass...


http://www.dpreview.com/news/1011/10110105canonlensshippingdelay.asp


This news story is about the delay of the release, but interesting

The EF 8-15 f4L USM (fisheye zoom)- wow that will be amazing on full frame.
(hope it's not to expensive)

Interesting that they are releasing an L version of the 70-300 IS f4-5.6.


The 300mm & 400mm f2.8 IS L II will cost the GDP of a small nation - but one can dream ...


El Mono

AnimalRights

Old newsssssssssss, you've been shacked up too long on the African continent!

PCPhoto

fisheye is expected to be approx 1200 (I think)

considering getting it - but would prob never use it.....fisheye lenses are fairly limited..... this fisheye gives 180degree view (I think)

the_monkey

PCPhoto wrote: »

fisheye is expected to be approx 1200 (I think)

considering getting it - but would prob never use it.....fisheye lenses are fairly limited..... this fisheye gives 180degree view (I think)

Ouch!!!! , pricey for a fisheye....

the_monkey

AnimalRights wrote: »

Old newsssssssssss, you've been shacked up too long on the African continent!

hehe .... sorry if posted before...

Paulw

the_monkey wrote: »

The 300mm & 400mm f2.8 IS L II will cost the GDP of a small nation - but one can dream ...

The 300 and 400mm lenses are delayed until March 2011. Unfortunately.

But, when in stock, I'll be getting the 400mm lens. :cool:

the_monkey

Paulw wrote: »

The 300 and 400mm lenses are delayed until March 2011. Unfortunately.

But, when in stock, I'll be getting the 400mm lens. :cool:

Nice!!

Jesus what recession eh ?

TheVoodoo

PCPhoto wrote: »

fisheye is expected to be approx 1200 (I think)

Bermingham's have it available for 'pre-order' for 1749e


http://www.berminghamcameras.ie/store/index.php?target=products&product_id=4495


Was thinking about getting it.. not at that price though!!

PCPhoto

just goes to show the "mark-up" made by Irish companies

according to Canon it "should" retail at $1400 - which is approx €1200.

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/about_canon?pageKeyCode=pressreldetail&docId=0901e024801e8289

I'll probably test it - dunno if I'll purchase or not.

Paulw

Well, the US price for the 400mm is $11,000. You can pre-order at that price in some US stores.

I've seen pre-order UK prices of £11,600.

US price in Euro - €8,229
UK price in Euro - €13,700

That's almost €5,500 difference in price.

I haven't been able to get an Irish price from anyone yet. Waiting on prices from Gunns and ISS.

nilhg

Paulw wrote: »

Well, the US price for the 400mm is $11,000. You can pre-order at that price in some US stores.

I've seen pre-order UK prices of £11,600.

US price in Euro - €8,229
UK price in Euro - €13,700

That's almost €5,500 difference in price.

I haven't been able to get an Irish price from anyone yet. Waiting on prices from Gunns and ISS.

That US price won't have any sales tax/VAT applied though, you're going to have to add 21.5% 22.5% 23% to that to have a comparable price, depending on when it becomes available.

Still a mad difference though.

PCPhoto

Paulw wrote: »

Well, the US price for the 400mm is $11,000. You can pre-order at that price in some US stores.

I've seen pre-order UK prices of £11,600.

US price in Euro - €8,229
UK price in Euro - €13,700

That's almost €5,500 difference in price.

I haven't been able to get an Irish price from anyone yet. Waiting on prices from Gunns and ISS.

for that kind of price difference I'd fly over - pay relevant taxes, have a holiday.... travel home .... pay import duty etc.... and still save money.

(if I was buying it) ... price online will prob be cheaper.

ksapwaff

Why would a hobbyist pay almost €10K for a lens?

charybdis

ksapwaff wrote: »

Why would a hobbyist pay almost €10K for a lens?

Because they want to. There are hobbies that can easily cost a lot more than 10,000 Euro.

Paulw

I'm not just a hobby photographer. I do a good bit of paid sports photography work.

Aside from that, the answer would be - because I can afford it, and I want to.