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Monday, April 6, 2026
Canon EF 100-400mm II End of Production, Viltrox 56mm f/1.2 Pro Challenges Fujifilm
Canon's wrapping production on the EF 100-400mm L II, which means if you're still shooting EF or adapting to RF, grab one now before prices spike on the used market — this lens was genuinely excellent and won't get cheaper. Meanwhile, Viltrox's new 56mm f/1.2 Pro is getting tested against Fujifilm's own 56mm f/1.2 WR on high-res X-mount bodies, and early indications suggest the budget option might actually hold up, which could free up serious cash for portrait and event shooters to spend on their next piece of glass.
Telephoto glass scarcity — legacy mounts losing support, new stock becoming investment piecesBudget optics catching up — high-res sensors revealing which third-party lenses are actually worth using
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