It's not a Canon, it's a howitzer

DennisH · 10-27-2015, 07:43 PM - **1 Like**

Anyone got some spare change lying around?

Used Canon Super Telephoto 1200mm f/5.6L EF USM 2527A001 B&H

**lmd91343** · 10-27-2015, 08:16 PM

How about this Canon lens? 5200mm f14 with an FD mount.

Canon’s 5200mm prime lens is super rare and quite massive | News | Geek.com

bvg · 10-27-2015, 08:21 PM

Originally posted by lmd91343

How about this Canon lens? 5200mm f14 with an FD mount.

Canon’s 5200mm prime lens is super rare and quite massive | News | Geek.com

That is A-bomb!

nickthetasmaniac · 10-27-2015, 08:25 PM

Seriously?

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Giklab · 10-28-2015, 12:19 AM

Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac

Seriously?

Yeah, there's only like 40 total.
And it's a 1200mm 5.6.

nickthetasmaniac · 10-28-2015, 12:40 AM

Originally posted by Giklab

Yeah, there's only like 40 total.
And it's a 1200mm 5.6.

And it's a smidgen over quarter million AUD.

(Plus tax)

Giklab · 10-28-2015, 01:17 AM

Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac

And it's a smidgen over quarter million AUD.

(Plus tax)

Roughly 160 000€, or 190 000€ with tax.

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DennisH · 10-28-2015, 03:14 AM

Originally posted by lmd91343

How about this Canon lens? 5200mm f14 with an FD mount.

Canon’s 5200mm prime lens is super rare and quite massive | News | Geek.com

Yeah, but f14? Pass.

**RobA_Oz** · 10-28-2015, 04:29 AM

You'd have to wonder about the price of that 1200/5.6. Admittedly, the front element will be fairly large (about 200mm) but I would have thought it would be a telescope-like design, with a terrestrial inverter built in. I'd be interested to know what the construction is, and whether there's any exotic glass in it.

Giklab · 10-28-2015, 05:19 AM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

You'd have to wonder about the price of that 1200/5.6. Admittedly, the front element will be fairly large (about 200mm) but I would have thought it would be a telescope-like design, with a terrestrial inverter built in. I'd be interested to know what the construction is, and whether there's any exotic glass in it.

The front element is the main reason for the price (and scarcity). Supposedly they could only grow enough crystal for 2 per year.

redcat · 10-28-2015, 06:19 AM

Originally posted by DennisH

Yeah, but f14? Pass.

same here, if that's f1.4 I might consider ^^

DennisH · 10-28-2015, 06:46 AM

I actually saw this lens on display last time I went to B&H; it's a pretty impressive-looking piece, and the $180,000 price tag was a little surreal. But you could also lease it for as little as $6,100/mo, so that's an option.

Giklab · 10-28-2015, 06:52 AM

Originally posted by DennisH

I actually saw this lens on display last time I went to B&H; it's a pretty impressive-looking piece, and the $180,000 price tag was a little surreal. But you could also lease it for as little as $6,100/mo, so that's an option.

So for a 645Z a month you could have this lens in less than 2 years!

Rupert · 10-28-2015, 07:26 AM

Canon shooters, being above us mortals, can handhold either of them!

Regards!

redcat · 10-28-2015, 07:31 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

Canon shooters, being above us mortals, can handhold either of them!

with one hand, because the mount can support easily that weight and the IS can withstand the vibration without sweat

10-27-2015, 07:43 PM - 1 Like	#1
DennisH Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Stratford, CT Photos: Gallery Posts: 730	It's not a Canon, it's a howitzer Anyone got some spare change lying around? Used Canon Super Telephoto 1200mm f/5.6L EF USM 2527A001 B&H

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10-27-2015, 08:16 PM	#2
lmd91343 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,027	How about this Canon lens? 5200mm f14 with an FD mount. Canon’s 5200mm prime lens is super rare and quite massive \| News \| Geek.com

10-27-2015, 08:21 PM	#3
bvg Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 340	Originally posted by lmd91343 How about this Canon lens? 5200mm f14 with an FD mount. Canon’s 5200mm prime lens is super rare and quite massive \| News \| Geek.com That is A-bomb!

10-27-2015, 08:25 PM	#4
nickthetasmaniac Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,361	Seriously? Attached Images

10-28-2015, 12:19 AM	#5
Giklab Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,182	Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac Seriously? Yeah, there's only like 40 total. And it's a 1200mm 5.6.

10-28-2015, 12:40 AM	#6
nickthetasmaniac Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,361	Originally posted by Giklab Yeah, there's only like 40 total. And it's a 1200mm 5.6. And it's a smidgen over quarter million AUD. (Plus tax)

10-28-2015, 01:17 AM	#7
Giklab Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,182	Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac And it's a smidgen over quarter million AUD. (Plus tax) Roughly 160 000€, or 190 000€ with tax. Attached Images

10-28-2015, 03:14 AM	#8
DennisH Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Stratford, CT Photos: Gallery Posts: 730 Original Poster	Originally posted by lmd91343 How about this Canon lens? 5200mm f14 with an FD mount. Canon’s 5200mm prime lens is super rare and quite massive \| News \| Geek.com Yeah, but f14? Pass.

10-28-2015, 04:29 AM	#9
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,200	You'd have to wonder about the price of that 1200/5.6. Admittedly, the front element will be fairly large (about 200mm) but I would have thought it would be a telescope-like design, with a terrestrial inverter built in. I'd be interested to know what the construction is, and whether there's any exotic glass in it.

10-28-2015, 05:19 AM	#10
Giklab Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,182	Originally posted by RobA_Oz You'd have to wonder about the price of that 1200/5.6. Admittedly, the front element will be fairly large (about 200mm) but I would have thought it would be a telescope-like design, with a terrestrial inverter built in. I'd be interested to know what the construction is, and whether there's any exotic glass in it. The front element is the main reason for the price (and scarcity). Supposedly they could only grow enough crystal for 2 per year.

10-28-2015, 06:19 AM	#11
redcat Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,939	Originally posted by DennisH Yeah, but f14? Pass. same here, if that's f1.4 I might consider ^^

10-28-2015, 06:46 AM	#12
DennisH Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Stratford, CT Photos: Gallery Posts: 730 Original Poster	I actually saw this lens on display last time I went to B&H; it's a pretty impressive-looking piece, and the $180,000 price tag was a little surreal. But you could also lease it for as little as $6,100/mo, so that's an option.

10-28-2015, 06:52 AM	#13
Giklab Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,182	Originally posted by DennisH I actually saw this lens on display last time I went to B&H; it's a pretty impressive-looking piece, and the $180,000 price tag was a little surreal. But you could also lease it for as little as $6,100/mo, so that's an option. So for a 645Z a month you could have this lens in less than 2 years!

10-28-2015, 07:26 AM	#14
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Canon shooters, being above us mortals, can handhold either of them! Regards!

10-28-2015, 07:31 AM	#15
redcat Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,939	Originally posted by Rupert Canon shooters, being above us mortals, can handhold either of them! with one hand, because the mount can support easily that weight and the IS can withstand the vibration without sweat