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Canon today announced it is developing two new L-series prime lenses, the EF 200mm f/2 IS USM, and the EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM. Both of the L (luxury)-series lenses incorporate a high-performance Image Stabilizer, featuring optical systems utilizing special optical materials such as fluorite to correct chromatic aberrations which make possible high-resolution, high-contrast shooting performance.
The 200mm f/2 is the long-awaited replacement for the EF 200mm f/1.8L USM lens, which is still very popular among sports and news photographers. Canon claims improved performance for the new 800mm f/5.6 over the existing 600mm f/4L IS USM.
"These new lenses demonstrate that Canon is continuing to respond actively and flexibly to the wide-ranging needs of professional and advanced amateur users, with the aim of contributing to the expansion of photographic possibilities for SLR cameras," said Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A.
The prototypes will be on display at PhotoPlus Expo at Canon's booth, #318 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in Manhattan, NY, October 18-20.
No prices or shipping dates are available at the present time.
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