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CES - Canon's new EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II lens
Posted:
Wed Jan 06, 2010 8:50 amby gstark
CNet is carrying
this story about a new version of this great lens. No price as yet, February release.
And
here's DP Review's reprint of the press release.
Re: CES - Canon's new EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II lens
Posted:
Wed Jan 06, 2010 9:08 amby Wink
Also on Canon Rumours...
http://www.canonrumors.com/2010/01/canon-ef-70-200-f2-8l-is-ii-usm/Will be interesting to see the price compared to the current version.
Re: CES - Canon's new EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II lens
Posted:
Wed Jan 06, 2010 9:11 amby gstark
Wink wrote:Also on Canon Rumours...
Adam,
This is official; it's not a rumour.
Re: CES - Canon's new EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II lens
Posted:
Wed Jan 06, 2010 9:23 amby Wink
It's an official annoucement on a site for rumours.
Re: CES - Canon's new EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II lens
Posted:
Wed Jan 06, 2010 9:31 amby gstark
Wink wrote::lol:
It's an official annoucement on a site for rumours.
I know.
I was wondering whether that was the best they could do? Like, some rumour, really!
Re: CES - Canon's new EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II lens
Posted:
Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:33 amby Wink
A few places are stating Feb release at £2800. That's $4900AUD...
Surely not!
Re: CES - Canon's new EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II lens
Posted:
Wed Jan 06, 2010 1:39 pmby surenj
Just like it's nikon counterpart, I am not sure how they will improve on this lens. it's already extremely good.
Maybe faster AF.
Maybe just the wallet exploding price.
Re: CES - Canon's new EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II lens
Posted:
Wed Jan 06, 2010 3:08 pmby Wink
It does have new, quicker and quieter AF which i believe only the new 1D and 7D can currently take full advantage of.
It's bigger and heavier. Not by much though.
The MFD is reduced slightly and magnification is up a little.
As you said, the original is extremely good. I'm sure a lot of people will upgrade and even order a replacement unseen and untested.
Will the difference be noticeable and worth the (potential) extra price? That will be the question.
Re: CES - Canon's new EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II lens
Posted:
Thu Feb 18, 2010 11:55 pmby fhphoto
Seems like Canon will make a killing on this one, similar price to the Nikon variant
Re: CES - Canon's new EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II lens
Posted:
Fri Feb 19, 2010 5:52 amby Wink
I didn't think it was available until April but i saw it on the Ted's website lastnight for $3499.95, normally $3799.95.
Re: CES - Canon's new EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II lens
Posted:
Fri Feb 19, 2010 8:47 amby photomarcs
Wink wrote:I didn't think it was available until April but i saw it on the Ted's website lastnight for $3499.95, normally $3799.95.
Sounds about right..I'll have to check out the prices today when I get to work, god bless working at a Camera House for that reason =)
Re: CES - Canon's new EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II lens
Posted:
Fri Feb 19, 2010 6:32 pmby surenj
Hopefully this will push down the prices of the existing range of 70-200s...
Re: CES - Canon's new EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II lens
Posted:
Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:09 pmby aim54x
surenj wrote:Hopefully this will push down the prices of the existing range of 70-200s...
The only one it will have any affect on is the older 70-200mm f/2.8 IS and there is already a large enough gap in the pricing (on the australian market ~$3000-$2800 vs ~$3800 ($3500 on sale)) so I dont think there will be much movement there unless retailers get a bit happy and start discounting.
Re: CES - Canon's new EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II lens
Posted:
Fri Feb 19, 2010 9:10 pmby Wink
The US retail price is $2499. The AU price just doesn't add up.