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Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced updated availability dates for five of its EF lenses.
Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM lens
With its unique focal length range, the EF 8-15mm
f/4L USM is the world's widest fisheye zoom lens. It
delivers 180-degree diagonal angle of view images
for all EOS SLR cameras with imaging formats ranging
from full-frame to APS-C, and provides 180-degree
circular fisheye images for full-frame EOS models.
Professional photographers and cinematographers will
revel in the unique perspectives afforded to them
through this lens, particularly when coupled with
the highly popular full-frame EOS 5D Mark II DSLR
camera.
The Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM lens is
expected to be available in late July for an
estimated retail price of $1,399.
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens
The Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM is the sixth
generation of a venerable family of Canon 300mm
f/2.8 lenses that began in 1974, and have become
famous for their exceptional sharpness, contrast and
color fidelity. Ideal for a wide range of
applications ranging from professional
photojournalism and sports photography to nature and
wildlife, Canon's 300mm f/2.8 lenses have always led
the industry with new technical advances in every
generation. The EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens
carries on this tradition with improved image
quality, lighter weight, improved Image
Stabilization and enhanced durability, making it a
great option for handheld work in the field. The
optical formula of the new lens has been upgraded
with the inclusion of two fluorite lens elements for
improved image quality and reduced chromatic
aberration. Canon has reduced the overall weight of
the lens by 8 percent to 82.9 oz., making it the
lightest weight lens in the Canon EF 300mm f/2.8
series.
The Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM lens is expected
to be available in late August for an estimated
retail price of $6,599.
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens
Quintessential for many sports assignments including
baseball, football, soccer and golf, Canon's
professional 400mm f/2.8 lenses provide the
light-gathering capability and long telephoto reach
that photographers need to freeze the action and
fill the frame. The Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM
is the fifth generation in Canon's 400mm f/2.8
series and the successor to the current EF 400mm
introduced in 1999. The new lens has been engineered
for the ultimate in optical performance through the
use of two fluorite lens elements for improved
quality and reduced chromatic aberration. Canon has
reduced the overall weight of the lens by a
substantial 28 percent from 189.4 oz to 135.8 oz,
making it Canon's lightest weight 400mm f/2.8 lens
ever.
The Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM lens is expected
to be available in late August for an estimated
retail price of $10,499.
Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM Lens for Sports and
Nature Photography
The Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM offers
professional photographers a lighter weight option
for those situations that require a long focal
length with improved image quality and enhanced
durability over its predecessor. Great for a wide
range of applications, the EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM
lens is ideal for professional photojournalism,
sports photography and nature and wildlife
photography. The optical formula of the new lens has
been enhanced to include two fluorite lens elements
for improved image quality and reduced chromatic
aberration. Canon has reduced the overall weight of
the lens by 18 percent from 136.5 oz to 112.5 oz.
The Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM lens is
expected to be available in December for an
estimated retail price of $9,499.
Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM Lens for Wildlife and
Photojournalism
The Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM is the successor
to the current EF 600mm IS lens first introduced in
1999. This new lens has been engineered for
outstanding optical performance and durability and
includes two new fluorite lens elements for improved
quality and reduced chromatic aberration. Helping
photographers in the field, Canon has reduced the
overall weight of the lens by a substantial 27
percent from 189.1 oz to 138.3 oz.
The Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM lens is
expected to be available in December for an
estimated retail price of $11,999.
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