1000mm Canon
Feb 16, 2013 23:13:16 #
olcoach
Loc: Oregon
Hi, I just watched an episode of Art Wolfe's "Travels to the Edge" and he was photographing grizzly bears in Alaska. He rarely tells what gear he is using but tonight he said he was using a 1000mm Canon. Since Canon is one of his sponsors I'm sure it was a Canon but I can't find it listed, and I'd like to know what it costs. Does anyone know about this lens?
Feb 16, 2013 23:22:12 #
Probably a limited production model only available to selected pros and extremely difficult to get on the list of those who can even look at one!!
Feb 16, 2013 23:34:04 #
olcoach wrote:
Hi, I just watched an episode of Art Wolfe's "Travels to the Edge" and he was photographing grizzly bears in Alaska. He rarely tells what gear he is using but tonight he said he was using a 1000mm Canon. Since Canon is one of his sponsors I'm sure it was a Canon but I can't find it listed, and I'd like to know what it costs. Does anyone know about this lens?
As part of its regular lineup, Canon makes an 800mm f/5.6 IS USM at a cost of $13,000+. It also a custom 1200mm f/5.6L EF USM for about $120,000. I am sure that Art Wolfe could easily have a 1000mm lens custom made by Canon. It would cost (get ready for some brilliant deduction) between $13,000 and &120,000. And no, I don't think he is using a 1000mm mirror lens. On the other hand, he could be using a 500mm f/4L IS II USM (a mere $10500 just for the lens) with a custom 2X teleconverter.
Feb 17, 2013 00:45:26 #
I have to agree with Mogul, Canon has never made a 1000mm focal length lens of any kind. The 1200mm was a very limited build with no exact numbers available, but it was well under 100 copies and most went to the government and sports magazines. It was likely a lens/converter combo of some sort. Maybe even a 600mm F4 on a crop sensor body for 960mm equivalent, that's close to a 1000, but who knows for sure. But most likely the 500mm lens and a 2x converter as this is a favorite combo of his and is in many videos and books. Here is one:
http://vimeo.com/25684761
http://vimeo.com/25684761
Feb 17, 2013 00:47:24 #
I think B & H has a used 1200mm f/ 5.6 for $ 100,000.00 a savings of 20 thousand!!!! Get it while it lasts.
Mogul wrote:
quote=olcoach Hi, I just watched an episode of Ar... (show quote)
Feb 17, 2013 00:49:59 #
Hoss wrote:
I think B & H has a used 1200mm f/ 5.6 for $ 1... (show quote)
According to Herschel they sold that lens last year and its no longer available.
But if you find one they do have camo Lenscoat covers for them, only $600!!!
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/839872-REG/LensCoat_LC1200SN_Lens_Cover_for_the.html
Feb 17, 2013 00:54:13 #
Just my luck!!! I was planning on getting it with my tax return!!!
MT Shooter wrote:
quote=Hoss I think B & H has a used 1200mm f/... (show quote)
Feb 17, 2013 00:57:36 #
Hoss wrote:
Just my luck!!! I was planning on getting it wi... (show quote)
Wow, what a bargain! A $600 lens cover for a camera that doesn't exist. Must be a government project.
Feb 17, 2013 02:15:24 #
Hoss wrote:
Just my luck!!! I was planning on getting it wi... (show quote)
Hoss, if you make enough to get one with your tax return, why wait for the return at all. But I fully understand that if you have been divorced a dozen times, even Mr. Gates would be depending on his return.
Feb 17, 2013 02:23:05 #
Hi sharp Shooter 20 K is 20 K
I also wish that was my return! Guess I will have to hit the powerball!!!
Mike
I also wish that was my return! Guess I will have to hit the powerball!!!
Mike
SharpShooter wrote:
quote=Hoss Just my luck!!! I was planning on g... (show quote)
Feb 17, 2013 02:57:18 #
Feb 17, 2013 04:50:46 #
Feb 17, 2013 07:09:03 #
I have a 1200mm Canon IS lens on my Canon camera and cost less than $400, lens and camera ;)
The Canon SX50HS, zooms from 24mm to 1200mm optical.
Dan C
The Canon SX50HS, zooms from 24mm to 1200mm optical.
Dan C
Feb 17, 2013 07:15:16 #
SharpShooter wrote:
quote=Hoss Just my luck!!! I was planning on g... (show quote)
And I was just going to ask if he was married! :-D
Feb 17, 2013 07:38:12 #
In his blog in 2009, Wolfe states one of the lenses he travels with is the Canon 500 f4, maybe he is using a 2x converter with it.
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