does anyone know where to get an ef 80-200 2.8L?

05/11/2005 10:13:46 PM · #1

I have been looking around online and I can't find the right spots to find one of these beauties (ef 80-200 2.8L). I am looking for sharp intermediate zoom lens, used, something that I won't regret spending money on in 2 years. I have read outstanding reviews on this lens, and supposedly it is affordable and obtainable used. I just can't find one...

Please help!
Thanks,
Jan

Nitin

05/11/2005 10:18:02 PM · #2

Did you mean 70-200 f/2.8L ?

05/11/2005 10:22:23 PM · #3

no, i mean the 80-200 f2.8 L -- it's discontinued but should be available used...

//www.photo.net/equipment/canon/80-200L

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

05/11/2005 10:26:15 PM · #4

I got mine from the FM forums... there were about 5-6 others there over the time i was looking... the price is what decided the one I bought.

Plexxoid

Canon EOS-30D

05/11/2005 10:28:59 PM · #5

what would you rather have the 80-200 than the 70-200?

CorySmith

05/11/2005 10:31:00 PM · #6

Originally posted by Plexxoid:

what would you rather have the 80-200 than the 70-200?

80-200 isnt white :/

brianlh

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

05/11/2005 10:31:21 PM · #7

Since the article says that 650-800 is the normal asking price for these, I can definitely see why someone may prefer that over the 70-200, as long as they don't need to use teleconverters or desire a USM.

05/11/2005 10:31:35 PM · #8

Originally posted by Plexxoid:

what would you rather have the 80-200 than the 70-200?

In terms of price, and sharpness the 80-200L. In terms of Servicing FTM and focus speed the 70-200L.

05/11/2005 10:32:45 PM · #9

It's actually a bit more inflated than 650-800 avg now... I got mine with the tripod col. for $730 shipped however.

05/11/2005 10:34:04 PM · #10

i like the 80-200 because i don't care whether the lens is black or white, nor do I need the USM. I just want a sharp, rugged, well-tested medium range zoom, used if possible. The 80-200 appears to be just that, and it seems to be cheaper than the 70-200 as well.

Zed Pobre

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

05/11/2005 10:41:38 PM · #11

If you want a sharp, rugged zoom, but don't care about USM, consider going with the Sigma 80-400 instead and picking up twice the range. It's about $1000, significantly cheaper than the Canon 70-200, and has gotten excellent reviews.

Heavy, though.

05/11/2005 10:47:17 PM · #12

Originally posted by Zed Pobre:

That lens, while good, isn't in the same class as the one he's looking for.

05/11/2005 10:48:39 PM · #13

so besides FM, what are your favorite used equipment corners?

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

05/11/2005 10:49:18 PM · #14

the lens usually has a few copies on ebay... but it's even more inflated there. You could get lucky though.

awpollard

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

05/12/2005 12:14:17 AM · #15

$899.00 for an Excellent Plus at KEH. These guys have excellent service and reputation (me and bud buy and trade there all the time) and excellent plus means near new.

Canon PowerShot Pro 90 IS

05/12/2005 12:15:31 AM · #16

thanks everyone. I love the feedback here on DPC.
good night.
J

coolhar

05/12/2005 12:22:41 AM · #17

Originally posted by janbruder:

so besides FM, what are your favorite used equipment corners?

Sent you a PM.