A used lens that costs more than my house?

[Sonya Natasha]

Used Canon | Super Telephoto 1200mm f/5.6L EF USM | 2527A001

I almost fell off my chair when I saw this! I did not know lenses got that expensive, well at least ones that are not attached to something at NASA!


Wow.

[jeff.amadon]

Haha, holy crap.

[rockin r1ch]

Blimey, that's a bit steep



(how much was your house btw?)





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[CaptainNH]

I'm curious as to why there are 6 different coloured/patterned lens sleeves available for this 1200mm lens. (I like the digital camo one - that will help you and your 1200mm lens blend into the crowd )

How many units did Canon actually make?

[FrankLamont]

It's actually unknown how many 1200mm's Canon made - it's estimated around 19-21.

It was always a 'order, then we'll make it' thing, so there are exclusive cases (different to the coats, though). What's cool is that it comes with it's own, really tough tripod.

I obviously know about the B&H listing, but for fun just then, just calculated shipping - 2200 USD to ship here.

[Sonya Natasha]

Blimey, that's a bit steep



(how much was your house btw?)

$119,900

If I had spent that extra $100, I could have justified buying this lens, LOL!

[OsmosisStudios]

Just figure the aperture on this.

1200mm/5.6 = 214mm. Yes kids, that means this thing's maximum aperture has a diameter larger than most telephoto lenses.

[autofocus]

Let's weigh this...used lens
...new Porshe
...used lens
...new Porshe
hmmm....what will it be??

[BCampbell]

Originally Posted by CaptainNH

How many units did Canon actually make?

Maximum production is two per year...

Canon EF 1200mm f/5.6 L USM Lens Review