Pre-PMA Canon EF200mm f/2L IS USM & EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM Lenses
Canon U.S.A. Introduces Two Highly Anticipated Telephoto Lenses At PMA 2008 EF200mm f/2L IS USM and EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM Lenses Add New Levels of Super Telephoto Performance to Canon's Market-Leading EOS System
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., January 23, 2008 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in
digital imaging, today announced the launch of two new telephoto lenses
for use with its EOS SLR cameras: the EF200mm f/2L IS USM*/** and the
EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM*/**, the world's longest focal length lens with
an Optical Image Stabilizer system.*** The Company, which exhibited
prototypes of the lenses during PhotoPlus Expo in New York last
October, is launching them at the PMA tradeshow (booth E101) at the Las
Vegas Convention Center, January 31 to February 2.
"The development of these two new lenses continues to show how Canon
actively responds to the imaging needs of our professional and advanced
amateur customers. We are proud to provide the right equipment to help
photographers capture the best and brightest images under all
conditions," said Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general
manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A.
The EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM and EF200mm f/2L IS USM are professional
L-Series lenses that incorporate the latest generation of Canon's
high-performance Optical Image Stabilizer system (OIS), giving them a
stabilization effect equivalent to a shutter speed four settings
faster. In addition, they feature optical systems utilizing fluorite
and UD lens elements to provide excellent chromatic aberration
correction for high-resolution, high-contrast shooting performance.
Both lenses use only lead-free glass, and also incorporate lightweight
yet durable magnesium alloy lens barrels with enhanced resistance to
moisture and dust.
The Canon EF200mm f/2L IS USM is an exceptionally sharp lens that is
significantly lighter (2520g/5.5 lbs. vs. 3000g/6.6 lbs.) than its
predecessor, the renowned EF200mm f/1.8L USM lens, while adding OIS and
a weather-resistant design. Ideal for all kinds of low-light
photography including portraiture as well as indoor sports, the EF200mm
f/2L IS USM has a close-focus setting of 1.9 m/6.2 feet and a circular
aperture system that enhances its background blur rendition at wide
apertures.
The Canon EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM is not only the longest focal length
lens available with OIS, it is also virtually the same physical size as
the EF600mm f/4L IS USM (461mm vs. 456mm), while weighing nearly 2 lbs.
less (4500g/9.9 lbs. vs. 5360g/11.8 lbs.). These outstanding features
were made possible by the use of a lightweight magnesium alloy lens
barrel construction and a state-of-the-art super-telephoto optical
system featuring 2 fluorite elements as well as Super UD and UD glass
elements. The EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM is well-suited for a wide variety
of long-range photo applications such as wildlife and nature
photography as well as sports and documentary photojournalism.
The new Canon EF200mm f/2L IS USM is scheduled to be available in April
at an estimated retail price of $5,999.00 and the new Canon EF800mm
f/5.6L IS USM is scheduled to be available in May for an estimated
retail price of $11,999.00.
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and
industrial imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc.
(NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranking third overall in
the U.S. in 2007†, with global revenues of $34.9 billion, is listed as
one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is on the 2007
BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." To keep apprised of the latest
news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by
visiting www.usa.canon.com/pressroom.
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Federal Communications Commission. This device is not, and may not be
offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is
obtained.
** A Product Report required by 21.C.F.R.§ 1002.10 has not been
submitted to the United States Food and Drug Administration for this
product. This product is not, and may note be, offered for sale or
lease, or sold or leased, until the required report has been submitted.
*** As of January 24, 2008, based on published competitive data
Availability, prices, and specifications of all products are subject to
change without notice. Actual prices are set by individual dealers and
may vary.
All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.
† IFI Patent Intelligence Press Release, January 2008
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