Canon EF 200-400mm f/4 IS 1.4x TC Next To Be Released?

Canon Rumors reports that one of their readers had the chance to play around (in South Africa) with Canon`s so much anticipated EF 200-400mm f/4 IS 1.4x TC lens, and to talk about it with a Canon product manager. Quoting CR regarding the specs:

• This was the first time that this specific model was on public display.
• Changes were made post Olympics-this is probably the final version.
• This one is a production model.
• Pricing: somewhere around $11000.
• Weight: No official comment from Canon. Ben thinks it feels nearly the same weight as the 600 F4 II.
• Focus speed the same as 500 II on 1DX, virtually instantaneous.
• Flip switch for converter works like a dream-instant magnification.
• One has to move L hand from front to flip switch, when hand holding the lens more difficult to flip switch than with lens on mono pod.
• Availability: next 2-3 months.

Looks like production models already exist.

[via CR]