Canon EF 500 mm f/4L IS II USM

Cannon has announced its new generation 500 mm f/4L EF IS II USM lens.

The major highlights and innovations on this lens are:

A revolutionary composition of magnesium and titanium construction elements have had a significant impact on the weight of this beast by almost 1.5 lbs.

Added to it are completly redesigned fluortie optics which enhances image sharpness considerably.

A three stage Image Stabillization allows nearly a 4 stop slower shoot mode

Power Focus mode allows smooth focus change when shooting video

It currently retails at around 10,500 USD

more details on Canon's site:

Canon U.S.A. : Consumer & Home Office : EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM

regards
Rajan

In August 2010 Canon had first announced that it was developing these lenses. Tsunami in Japan derailed the process. Finally the 500mm f4 L IS II USM and 600mm f4 L IS II USM lenses have started shipping in Europe.

You should get the 500mm. And since you are liking your 5D II, better to get the 1D X as well. The Canon EOS 1D X feels good in the hands.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

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Originally Posted by Sabyasachi Patra

The Canon EOS 1D X feels good in the hands.

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Am I to understand that you have a pre-production 1D X with you and have been playing around with it?

Cheers