Any sign of the EF 70-300/4-5.6 IS USM yet?

[bobatkins]

Has anyone heard of sightings of the new EF 70-300/4-5.6 IS USM yet?

 

I know stores say October (Amazon says November, Canon says

September!), but they say similar things about the EF 24-105/4L IS,

and those have already started to show up in small numbers at a few

stores.

[fernando lopez]

The EF 70-300/4-5.6 IS USM is supposed to be released prior to the EF 24-105/4L IS. As far as I understand it will be released in September here in Europe.

[bobatkins]

That's what I thought, but the 24-105/4L is already starting to show up here in the US (in small numbers), but no word on the 70-300IS so far.

[ron c sunshine coast,qld,a]

It sounds a very promissing lens.The older model wasn't good enough for the price they were asking in my opinion.<BR>I see the new one is dearer still(?).This may be a good thing though-if they have improved the weak points enough over the old model ,it should be a very worthwhile lens.

 

<p>I look forward to your review Bob -if or when you can do one.

[mark u]

I think Canon messed up their availability announcement. Apparently Canon UK is saying delivery won't be till October at least.

[spoli]

Camera Canada listed this item about three weeks ago. Last week I asked them about the availability of the lens and they recommended me to get back this week. Two days ago I noticed that they have changed the status from "New" to "Hot item" -- tonight I fired them a message asking again about availability. I will keep you informed with their answer as soon as I get the relevant data.

 

In the mean time, I would be interested in any experience with this lens if anybody had the chance to get it or to find a review. For the moment the only information I have comes from:

 

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-70-300mm-f-4-5.6-IS-USM-Lens-Review.aspx

[spoli]

Camera Canada announced the arrival date: "...First shipment arriving September 28th pre order yours today..."

 

I'm going to place an order -- this lens cannot be worse than EF 75-300 IS USM, so I'll take the chance. Once I'll get my hands on it, I will post my impressions and maybe some sample photos.

[jim_larson1]

Good luck with the lens. Let us know how you like it. Do you have any other long lenses to compare it to?

[spoli]

I've been using EF 55-200mm with my old Digital Rebel. I know, it's a cheap telezoom but I had fun using it for about a year. Last month I sold everything and I bought a 20D with EF-S 17-85mm IS USM. The EF 70-300mm IS USM looked as a very attractive compromise between my limited budget, lens quality and featurs. Comparing the lenses will be unfair (different quality class) and a bit difficult now, but I can use some of my old photos taken with the Rebel.

 

Today I received the confirmation of the shipment -- I suppose I will have my lens on Tuesday.