70-200

[Ehcalum]

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.

[Ehcalum]

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

[Sean Setters]

Well, that was useless. :-)


I think we should all just wait and be surprised by Canon if they decide to develop something.

[Colin]

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

[Colin]

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

[hotsecretary]

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!?

[Keith B]

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!?

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 ($$).

[STL]

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.

[Jarhead5811]

According to [url="http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Canon-News/Canon-Hybrid-Image-Stabilizer.aspx]Canon's Press Release[/url] 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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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?

[hotsecretary]

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!