Re: [OM] New 500mm f2.8 lens !!(OT)

[C.H.Ling]

It is built with new lens technologies which is much lighter than the
traditional one, but I still don't think it can be hand hold.

C.H.Ling

Jim Couch wrote:
> 
> So what does that 500 f2.8 weigh? Must be one hell of a beast.
> 
> Jim Couch
> 
> Pandionhalietius@xxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> > Canon EOS has just announced a new lens..actually two new ones.   A 200-400
> > f4 IS DO lens and a 500mm f2.8 IS DO lens!  YES! 500mm f2.8 (read photo.net
> > news)
> > This is where I think Olympus gear gets another drop into the classic camera
> > category but I think that isn't a bad thing.
> > It just makes me sad that there isn't a Zuiko that can challenge such new
> > technology.....
> > I bet Nikon isn't taking it so well.
> >
> > John
>

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