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Technology - Thursday, February 7, 2008 10:09 - 0 Comments
Canon 1200/5.6L USM the BFG of Telephoto Lenses

The 1000mm Sigma we saw at PMA is nothing compared to this ultra rare Canon zoom. The retailer B&H photo has one of these, a 1200mm, F5.6 USM lens. They’ve been around since 1993, but are made to order at the rate of 2 per year, and there are less than 20 in existence. What the hell does 1200mm give you on a 35mm camera? A 2 percent field of vision. The cost? $99,000.00…USED. Shot of the zoom vs a standard 50mm lens, post jump.
Full story and pics at Gizmodo
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