Three new Lenses Announced: 24-70 f/2.8, 24 f/2.8 and 28 f/2.8

[Trowski]

Something interesting I learned today: the initial MSRP of the original 24-70mm f/2.8L was $2100 in 2002. Anyone know what the starting street price was when it first became available? Obviously it dropped a lot from there, and perhaps so will the version II. I plan on eventually getting the version II to replace my original (and maybe even my 24-105L since if those MTF charts look so promising). I'm just trying to decide if I should pre-order or wait a little while.

I'm probably in the minority, but I'm actually happy about the 82mm filter. Now I'll only need to carry one set for landscapes with the 24-70LII, 16-35LII, and TS-E24LII.