New Canon 70-200 announced

[Steve Foss]

Anyone looking at taking the plunge?

Looks like $2,000+ for the New Canon 70-200 f2.8L IS. Possibly a bit higher, as much as Nikon is asking for their newly redesigned 70-200.

Redesigned with supposed increased sharpness capability to go along with the newest high Mp count bodies. IS supposed to deliver four full stops of stabilization. Redesigned lens element structure.

[polarsusd81]

Tempting, anybody got 2,000 bucks laying around that they don't need?

On their page though it says it is a 70-200 f2.8L IS II not a f2.0. Dang.

[Steve Foss]

Yikes, blew that one! Thanks for the correction, Tom.

I'll go back in and correct that in the OP so there won't be confusion.

I know there is a need for increasingly sharp lenses capable of resolving the high Mp sensors that are coming out in the newer cameras, but I'd sure like to have seen them redesign the 100-400 to give it a twist zoom and tweak sharpness a bit wide open at 400mm. For my money, the 70-200 wasn't broken and didn't need fixing.

But that's OK. It'll bring used prices down on the 70-200 Mk1 just as I'm getting back into buying that lens used. Works for me!

[MARINERMAGNUM]

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For my money, the 70-200 wasn't broken and didn't need fixing.

Ditto. The existing model is better than 99.9% of photographers out there!

I did find a used 800mm 5.6L IS in Illinois for $7700 thats only been used twice.

I have the wife about 60% there. The last 40% could be tough-but dinner at Red Lobster and a chick flick always grease the skids to get things moving.

[Jim Almquist]

I have the wife about 60% there. The last 40% could be tough-but dinner at Red Lobster and a chick flick always grease the skids to get things moving.

I have to remember that trick when and if I go for some big glass

[Steve Foss]

If you're getting it that cheap you could easily sell her on it as an investment. It's worth quite a bit more than $7,700.

[MARINERMAGNUM]

If you're getting it that cheap you could easily sell her on it as an investment. It's worth quite a bit more than $7,700.

Agreed,totally logical. The subject of new kitchen cabinets always seems to gum up the works. Then I told her that new kitchen cabinets wouldn't make her a better cook.

A larger can of worms I could not have opened.

[Steve Foss]

Originally Posted By: Steve Foss

If you're getting it that cheap you could easily sell her on it as an investment. It's worth quite a bit more than $7,700.

Agreed,totally logical. The subject of new kitchen cabinets always seems to gum up the works. Then I told her that new kitchen cabinets wouldn't make her a better cook.

A larger can of worms I could not have opened.

Dude, you weren't thinking clearly. Buying the 800 low and selling it high would finance a goodly portion of new kitchen cabinets. Of course, now that you already put your foot in your mouth about the cooking thing, you're well and truly hosed.

[finnbay]

Sounds like a Red Green schtick!