On 5/03/2013 6:14 PM, RichA wrote:
The new 80-400mm costs $2700. Obviously the new lens was needed, but
what could have possibly been done to merit such...inflation?

http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/03...6-G-ED-VR-zoom



Just looked and I would not buy one at that price.

The 70-300 is quarter the price. Half the weight 745gms/1570 gms