At 07:15 PM 12/15/00 -0500, you wrote:
>It's nice to see there are other people who don't like the white color
>of the 70-200 f/2.8. I like to shoot on the streets, and that big white
>lens draws a lot of attention -- especially not a good idea in some of
>the sketchier neighborhoods. In fact, awhile back I bought a Sigma
>70-200 f/2.8 mainly because it was black, but the HSM was just no match
>for USM, and I ended up returning it.
>
>Anyway, I went to Canon's Web site and filled out the feedback form,
>asking them to please make a black version available when they add IS to
>the lens (I'm assuming they will). They wrote back and said that they
>had no plans to make a black version of a 70-200 f/2.8 lens, but that
>they'd pass my suggestion along to the design team like they do with all
>feedback from their users. I'd recommend that the rest of you who feel
>this way do the same and let Canon know that there's demand for a black
>version. Nikon is making certain lenses in both white and black finishes
>-- I don't see why Canon can't.
The reason why these lenses are white is not cosmetic. It's to protect
certain elements in the lens that are more sensitive than glass from heat.
Canon's refusal to change the colour is just as valid as their not wanting
to change the colour of the lens coating because it doesn't match the
owner's eyes :o)
Buddy.
http://www.ab-photo.com
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