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Description (revised)    
   
   
Item Specifics - Camera Lenses   
Camera Technology:    
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      Maximum Aperture:    
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For Camera Type:    
SLR
      Focus Type:    
Manual
   
Lens Type:    
Extreme telephoto
      To Fit Camera Brand:    
Canon
   
Condition:    
Used
      Lens Brand:    
Canon
   
               
   
Item Specifics - Telescopes   
Condition:    
Used
   
   
   
   


This is a very rare Canon 5200mm photographic lens - possibly one of only three ever built. THE largest & most powerful prime lens ever created for dedicated SLR use. Built in Japan it was purchased by a Chinese company & shipped to China where it has since had little use & is now for sale. The optics appear in perfect condition. It is my understanding that a customized SLR/DSLR/EF mount can be created/included by the team of optical engineers who presently look after the lens. Due to its large size, it may be better suited to astronomy applications. It takes two people to lift the lens. It could also be mounted on a customized truck or SUV. A large geared or motorized support head would be needed to get the most out it. The magnification of this lens is truly staggering. If mounted to a Canon XL series video camera for example, a reach of 1000x optical (at least) would be possible (approx 37,500mm). The lens could also be mounted to HD & cine cameras. Tracking the space shuttle would not be a problem. Perhaps it's already been used for that purpose? - (Did I just say that??!) Manual focus of course. Yes rear drop-in filters can be used. With so few ever built Canon spent "squillions" on the R&D, not to mention the manufacturer of this lens. Original cost price?? - don't even ask!! In all seriousness I can't be accurate. The Canon factory picture shows the lens mounted to an SLR camera (circled in red) - this will further give you an idea of it's size.

For all those out there with a big collection – especially Canon 1200mm EF F5.6 owners, this has got to be the ultimate lens for your collection - quite simply it's incomplete without it.

At present the lens is in China & I am selling it on behalf of the current owners. That's me in the picture - I am currently in Australia. The view scopes mentioned in the Canon information (below) are not included/available. The EBay auction states the lens is in the USA, but that is not the case - I have had to put down my a US address because the EBay auction site seems to have trouble with Chinese postcodes - much to my dismay.

Shipping is not included in the final sale price. Estimate shipping a medium size fridge.. All serious bidders MUST contact me prior to bidding. Bids placed without contacting me first will be removed. I will not ship to Italy, Russia or any South East Asian or African country.

I have the right to cancel this auction at any time if it's taken over by nutters, spammers & time wasters – or if it's sold elsewhere. I am negotiable. Any other questions please feel free to contact me.


Will Ship World Wide

Not enough for me. I would put a 2.0x extender on