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 10/22/2009 12:03:17 PM · #1


I've been in serious want of a Canon 70-200mm for awhile, haven't decided which version, but noticed this morning the price at B&H has dropped $50 to $150 depending on version. No rebate to hassle with either. I take it this means the new version is coming soon. What changes could there be? I like the new prices, but if the new ones are significantly better it might be worth the wait. All I can imagine is better IS or focusing, any body know more?

10/22/2009 12:18:38 PM · #2
Well, lens prices have been on the rise for the past many months, so this may be economic factors, or perhaps indicative of something new coming. Either way, it's good news.

I just picked up a used 80-200 f/2.8, and while it is a great older lens, without USM it just doesn't focus fast enough for my shooting. If something new comes out, I'd definitely be in the market to trade up.
 10/22/2009 12:40:42 PM · #3
the prices went up recently because of manufacturing costs in Japan. Maybe these have gone down?
 10/22/2009 01:16:51 PM · #4
Originally posted by Tez:
the prices went up recently because of manufacturing costs in Japan. Maybe these have gone down?


You may be right, I did a quick look and a few of the mid-range zooms are discounted too. It might not be a model specific thing to the 70-200. I just heard some rumors a new one was coming out, and this seemed to reinforce that. Seems like they drop the price right before to clear out old stock.


10/22/2009 09:22:52 PM · #5
Maybe something from the night time crew?
 11/02/2009 11:33:43 AM · #6
Or maybe it is just rebate time after all...

Canon rebates...
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