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Originally Posted by jcmeza_21

I'm wondering if there's going to be a price drop on the existing lens. So it may sell for $1700 now with the rebate but when the II version gets release, would it drop lower than $1700?

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It may, or Canon may discontinue the rebate, so the selling price may go up by $200. Another thing to note is that, very often, when Canon announces a new lens or camera (usually in conjunction with some big show), it may not be available for months or, it may be like the new TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II lens--it comes in stock at B&H, Adorama, etc, but is gone within minutes.


One approach might be to get a used 70-200mm f/2.8L IS, as I did. It cost me $1325. The hood was scuffed (not unusual if one uses a bag), but it works fine. Then, if you decide to get the "Mark II" lens, later, you can probably sell the "original" for nearly what you paid for it.

i was actually fortunate enough to get the lens for $1419 + tax.

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Originally Posted by jcmeza_21

"Canon will launch the 24-70 f/2.8L IS II and 70-200 f/2.8L IS II near the end of August." Canon rumors.com

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They can't launch a 24-70/2.8L IS II because there is no 24-70/2.8L IS. We can be sure Canonrumors.com got this one wrong. :-) There might be a 24-70/2.8L IS soon, but I doubt it, because Nikon doesn't have one. A new 70-200/2.8 IS makes sense based on Nikon's new 70-200/2.8.

Wahhhh, I apparently waited too long.. and it's now sold out at all local shops.


I guess I'll have to wait until they announce new ones are get them back in stock.

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Originally Posted by hotsecretary

Wahhhh, I apparently waited too long.. and it's now sold out at all local shops.


I guess I'll have to wait until they announce new ones are get them back in stock.
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How about B&amp;H?

I'm in Canada.


Always afraid of buying stuff online from the US and getting an extra 20%+ tacked on when it's shipped due to duties, etc.

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I'm in Canada.


Always afraid of buying stuff online from the US and getting an extra 20%+ tacked on when it's shipped due to duties, etc.
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I can respect that [:D]

I found someone selling one online locally .. and it's Brand New in Box still, but half the warranty is gone.


Basically they bought a bunch of equipment early this year, going back to school, so selling it.





I'm picking it up tomorrow morning if all goes well. And for a good price $1900 Cdn, so I know it's a great lens.. and if the version II comes out and it gets rave reviews, I can always sell this one off and upgrade later on.. but from the reviews, pictures, etc I see.. I'll most likely stick with the version I for a long time.



Now to hope they release a 24-70 2.8L IS ;)

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Originally Posted by hotsecretary

if the version II comes out and it gets rave reviews, I can always sell this one off and upgrade later on.. but from the reviews, pictures, etc I see.. I'll most likely stick with the version I for a long time.

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Exactly!

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Originally Posted by hotsecretary

Now to hope they release a 24-70 2.8L IS ;)

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Amen to that!

Finally after over a month of thinking about it (while having the $$)



I'm the proud owner of this wonderful Lens, now to test it out in the following weeks, off to pickup my 580 Flash today!