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I noticed this about a week ago, Strange.
Still listed at B&H. And there's still a rebate on it.
Speaking of, the retail price on that lens has gone up $250 since I purchased it. Wow.
I regret not picking one up for ~ 1450 a few months back... I just assumed it would go down even more being an 8/9 year old design and all.
The status @ Adorama is a bit puzzling
You know, I can't see them making a Mark II of this lens. There's nothing glaringly wrong with the lens that's worth changing. So I doubt that's the reason. Maybe they simply don't have it in stock and don't see a supply of it coming in for the foreseeable future. Or maybe it's just a glitch. I bet Helen Oster would be able to tell us....
This lens has been delisted from Adorama for at least 3 weeks.
I don't know why. What's more is that unlike other items in which there is a backorder situation, this item's page and its description is simply gone. Other retailers have it in stock.
I think it is remotely possible that an update could come out. The IS could be improved slightly, as well as some of the softness at the 200mm end. It is also possible that more significant redesign could be in the works, since there are 4 UD elements but no fluorite elements that could improve the CA performance. I have a suspicion that the overall sharpness/contrast performance could be boosted. The 70-200/2.8L IS has an exceptionally large number of elements. While the performance of the current lens is quite good, there is always room for improvement. But it's all pure speculation.
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Originally Posted by Sean Setters
It's far too old to have the new sub-wavelength coatings like the 24/1.4II and newer glass. Most everything with the new coatings seems to be getting amazing reviews compared to their predecessors.
Well, I suppose that's a point....
From canonrumors.com
Helen Oster, the Adorama customer service ambassador has confirmed that the 70-200 f/2.8L IS has been discontinued.
Wow!!
My jaw just hit the desk.
I'd still like to hear it from Helen herself. Might have to call Adorama on lunch.
EDIT: I just sent an email to Helen asking if she can confirm that the 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS has been discontinued. I'll let you know when I get a reply.
I'm thinking of picking one up very soon... but now I'm wondering why is it being discontinued... is something better coming out!?
The reply came quickly:
"Dear Sean
The latest information I have from our purchasing manager is that it has indeed been discontinued.
I don't have anything official to tell you in terms of information on a replacement, but there appears there may be some "inside info" here:
http://www.canonrumors.com/category/photography/canon-lenses/
Sincerely
Helen Oster
Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador"
It's interesting that she referenced the same article that spurned the question. I didn't find any real answers as to a replacement, but it looks as if it has certainly been discontinued.
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Originally Posted by peety3
If they added the latestcoatings and 4 stop IS? Seems like that would end the 70-200mm f/4 IS or 70-200mm f2.8 IS debate. How much of a price increase do think it would be?
I guess it's time to grab a 70-200 f/2.8L IS now if you NEED one. The new version will definitely cost more and you will have to wait fora while to get your hands on one.
HOLD UP!!!
Just got a second reply from Helen.
"<span style="color: #000099;"]Dear Sean
<div></div>
<div><span style="color: #000099;"]It appears that I completely mis-read the message I was sent by the purchasing department, my apologies.</div>
<div></div>
<div><span style="color: #000099;"]I understand that we have NO official word, after all, that this has been discontinued - we just can't get any at the moment.</div>
<div></div>
<div><span style="color: #000099;"]I do apologize for the iffy information; I usually do my best to get everything right first time!</div>
<div></div>
<span style="color: #000099;"]
Sincerely
Helen Oster
Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador"
Hmm...interesting turnaround.
They're toying with us!!! [:P]
I figured the 24-70 would get updated long before the 70-200.
Wow it is amazing how fast rumors fly. I've already seen two different sites (dpreview and canonrumors) report supposed "confirmation" of the discontinuation of this lens. This is just out of hand.
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Originally Posted by wickerprints
That's why I attempted to go straight to the source. CanonRumors listed an email from Helen as the source of the 70-200mm f/2.8 IS discontinuation. She even referenced the site in her first reply, so I have no doubt she told someone else that it had been discontinued, and that person forwarded the info to CanonRumors. From what she's saying nowshe misread the initial information, andsimplycannot confirm or deny the discontinuation.
This certainly complicates things a bit…
Ive emailed my CPS/CPN rep about a voucher question and some rental info for an upcoming event. I slipped a what do you know about the status of the 70-200 2.8 IS lens question in.
From CPS/CPN
<span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"]Hello Andy,
<span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"]I have not heard the rumor about the 70-200 IS. Do not believe anything unless you see it on the official Canon website.
<span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"]I am not sure about the labels. You may want to email service or CPS to find out the answer.
<span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"]Barbara
Well, that was useless. :-)
I think we should all just wait and be surprised by Canon if they decide to develop something.
I used my 70-200 f/2.8 IS at the zoo as the walk around lens for kids/animals.
Still love it, even if it may or may not be discontinued :P
I used my 70-200 f/2.8 IS at the zoo as the walk around lens for kids/animals.
Still love it, even if it may or may not be discontinued :P
So CR is saying that possibly a newer version is coming in late August and possibly a 24-70 with IS!?
So... now I'm torn if I should wait and see as I'm looking to purchase at least the 70-200 2.8 IS soon, and possible the 24-70 fairly soon after!?
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Originally Posted by hotsecretary
We'll I recently bought both of these lenses and they are ridiculously sharp. Except for lens flare on 24-70 I don't really need any improvements in these lenses. I expect the new versions will be substantially more expensive, so I'll be fine if they replace them. Actually I'll probably feel pretty good about it ($$).
According to Canon's Press Release about a new two-axis IS system, we can suppose that the 70-200 f/2.8 IS will be the first lens to benefit from the upgrade. This would explain all the fuss about it being either delisted or very difficult to obtain.
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Originally Posted by STL
You beat me to it I was gonna suggest the same thing based on the info at http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Canon-News/Canon-Hybrid-Image-Stabilizer.aspx. Sounds cool.....and expensive. How about a Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L HIS USM?
I'm wondering if the 2.8 IS will come down in price if they announce the 2.8 IS II ... decisions.. wait or not to wait.
Stinks when you have a bunch of cash burning a hole in your pocket at the same time you want the 24-70 and 70-200.. but the 24-70 IS would be sweet!
Haha oh yeah, all that cash must be horrible! =P
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Originally Posted by hotsecretary
If you have the money, never wait if you need a lens to shoot, the images are the most important thing, without the lens there won't be any image. [:)]
Well, when you're dropping over $2k, you want to make sure it's worth while :)
I'm just worried the 2.8 IS will drop in price if I can still get it... or the new one will come out for a few hundred more and be 10x better, etc.
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Originally Posted by hotsecretary
The price seems to be doing nothing but climbing! When the rebates first came out it was $1,700 or $1,500 minus the $200 rebate. Soon after that (like a week!) it went up to $1,800 or $1,600 minus the $200 rebate. Now it's $1,900 or $1,700 minus the $200 (extended) rebate. On top of that, Adorama had a refurbished copy list for $1,700 on their website. It has since been sold. Anyway, at least for now, this lens shows no sign of becoming a bargain anytime soon!
I doubt that its price will drop in the future. I think it will stay at the same price and then go out of stock completely before the new version arrives with a higher price.
If you can wait, you definitely should, but if the wait causes you to miss any important photographic opportunity, you should get the lens. 70-200 f/2.8L IS is a great lens and having a replacement does not make it an inferior lens.[:)]
I can wait for sure, just not sure how long I can wait.. :)
But the 70-200 is on my list and the 24-70 is the next up.. if I wait, I might get both them at the same time .. if they release an IS version of the 24-70!?
I'll be going on a quick vacation next week, so I can at least wait a few weeks LOL!
Hmmm... how much do you think I could sell my 3-week old, very lightly used, impeccable condition 70-200/2.8L IS when the new one comes out? $1500? Any takers? [:D]
If Canon makes a mark II, I am getting it as soon as I can. Don't get me wrong, I love the one I have right now. But I am a complete sucker for shiny new objects. I'd easily pay $2000 for the new one, provided I could sell my existing one--and it's not even a month old!
Darn it... my money is burning a hole in my pocket!?
I'm so tempted to go grab this Lens tonight!? .... decisions on this amount of $$ stink! [:@]
Go ahead. You know the new lens, assuming there is one,will cost more and just because it's out there doesn't make the current one any less outstanding. You'll be able to get most of the money out of it, if need be.
I'm still raising funds for a 70-200 2.8 IS and I'm sure if a new one comes out before the end of the year, I might still not have enough funds to do so but if they do release one, that will be my new target unless the reviews says otherwise. I just hope that if the 70-200 2.8 IS II comes out, the old version would drop its price.
Do you guys think the owners of the original lens would start selling theirs for the Mk II of this lens? If sharpness at 2.8 improves then maybe they will. hehehe +$300 :P