Project 52

After the press released of the New 120 megapixels Canon APS-H-size CMOS image sensor, here they are Canon make an announcement to exhibit they new telephoto lenses which still under development.

Last August 26, 2010 TOKYO (Japan), Canon Inc. announced that it is developing two new telephoto lenses for use with its EOS lineup of single-lens reflex cameras—the EF500mm f/4L IS II USM and EF600mm f/4L IS II USM—and will display prototypes at the photokina 2010 photography and imaging industry trade fair between September 21 and 26 in Cologne, Germany.

The EF500mm f/4L IS II USM and EF600mm f/4L IS II USM are being developed as L (Luxury)-series lenses equipped with a high-performance image stabilization system.

EF500mm f/4L IS II USM (prototype)

EF600mm f/4L IS II USM (prototype)

This two new lenses are the successors to the EF500mm f/4L IS USM (introduced in July 1999) and EF600mm f/4L IS USM (introduced in September 1999), respectively, models which earned strong praise from professionals in the field, Canon said.