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Canon 70-200mm f2.8 II IS USM from who?

  • 22-07-2010 9:17pm
    #1
    Mister Gooey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 650 ✭✭✭


    I am going to splash out this weekend on the Canon 70-200mm f2.8. Any recommendations on who to get it from - bricks and mortar or web shops? Price as ever is important!


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  • #2
    gbee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,388 ✭✭✭gbee


    Not every shop will carry this lens so online might be more practical.

    Keep in mind that there is a VerII of this lens which is very desirable.

    DigitalRev is one recommendation ~ bare in mind that online stores outside the EU may not be charging VAT & duty ~ you will have to pay this separately.


  • #3
    Crispin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 523 ✭✭✭Crispin


    identical thread about a week ago: link
    the recommendation of one stop digital still stands....


  • #4
    CH3OH
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,417 ✭✭✭CH3OH


    Your title says f2.8 II IS
    so crispins reference to the other thread is not quite identical


    Had a quick google
    Canon lens prices are quite competitive in ireland at the moment due to the sterling and the dollar rate
    Best price I could find in dublin online was:
    €2499 in Berminghams for the new version

    http://www.berminghamcameras.ie/store/index.php?target=products&product_id=4045

    This compares very well to uk prices
    Dearer in Conns
    Try Gunn's


  • #5
    ThOnda
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,699 ✭✭✭ThOnda


    My boss bought me mine in ISS. And I was not complaining about that :D


  • #6
    MartMax
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,667 ✭✭✭MartMax


    If you buying online, consider Kerso too. He ships from Scotland and his prices are lower than those UK retailers on camerapricebuster.co.uk. He's also on ebay as Flash Camera.

    He last quoted me "Canon EF 70-200mm 2.8 IS MK II" for £1849 + shipping. He normally delivers using DHL. That's off ebay price btw.

    Fully recommended based on my experience.


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  • #7
    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,518 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    +1 for Ian. I paid £999 for my MK1 70-200 f/2.8 IS.
    Got a €100 rebate on top of that.


  • #8
    Pete67
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,257 ✭✭✭Pete67


    Another vote for Ian Kerr. Email him for current price list on kerso1123 AT msn.com


  • #9
    Crispin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 523 ✭✭✭Crispin


    CH3OH wrote: »
    Your title says f2.8 II IS
    so crispins reference to the other thread is not quite identical

    My bad, didn't read it properly... :o
    one stop digital still do that lens cheap enough mind :)


  • #10
    AnimalRights
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,067 ✭✭✭AnimalRights


    5uspect wrote: »
    +1 for Ian. I paid £999 for my MK1 70-200 f/2.8 IS.
    Got a €100 rebate on top of that.
    Exactly the same here! 2 years or so now, lens has risen sharply since but I assume it'll now drop what with the mk II version out.


  • #11
    pullandbang
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 4,948 ✭✭✭pullandbang


    So what's the difference between the MkI and the MkII - apart from price?

    They both have IS and both are f2.8. They're both "L" series so presumably the glass is spot on.


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  • #12
    AnimalRights
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,067 ✭✭✭AnimalRights


    From the review I read on DPreview
    http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/canon_70-200_2p8_is_usm_ii_c16/
    and their numerous posters the lens is incredible, sharp even out to the corners (not that I'd notice that diff but they r all pixel peepers over there)
    and totally sharp as 2.8 wide open.

    Even if I had money I wouldnt't upgrade, way too dear and I seldom use even my mk I version, I love the lightness and ease of use on the f4 version.


  • #13
    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,518 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    The MK II has the new 4 stop hybrid IS.
    The MK I only has a measly 3 stop system.


  • #14
    PCPhoto
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,584 ✭✭✭PCPhoto


    5uspect wrote: »
    The MK II has the new 4 stop hybrid IS.
    The MK I only has a measly 3 stop system.


    When has anyone needed the 3 stops that a mk1 will give you ?

    I'll probably get the new one ('cos I like shiny new camera stuff) but might test it first and then decide.


  • #15
    jpb1974
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,027 ✭✭✭jpb1974


    The MK II has the new 4 stop hybrid IS.
    The MK I only has a measly 3 stop system.

    How did we ever get by eh? ;)


  • #16
    pullandbang
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 4,948 ✭✭✭pullandbang


    I only have the f4 non IS - God I feel so inadequate!


  • #17
    jpb1974
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,027 ✭✭✭jpb1974


    I only have the f4 non IS - God I feel so inadequate!

    Aye... me too...


  • #18
    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,518 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    PCPhoto wrote: »
    When has anyone needed the 3 stops that a mk1 will give you ?

    I'll probably get the new one ('cos I like shiny new camera stuff) but might test it first and then decide.

    I have to start using sarcasm tags.


  • #19
    Orly
    Registered Users Posts: 45 ✭Orly


    Barker Photographic in Cork were recently doing this lens (MK1) for €1,200 ex VAT, which is a great price from a local supplier. Not sure of stock levels. Website here - http://www.barkerphotographic.ie/


  • #20
    Tech Overhaul
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 437 ✭✭Tech Overhaul


    I was also looking at that lens but due to the recession I'm now looking at the sigma 70 -200 . Doesn't look too bad. Anybody have one?


  • #21
    the_monkey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,556 ✭✭✭the_monkey


    70-200 f2.8 IS MKII is not worth the price difference over the MKI ...

    now is a good time to get the MKI , which is still an excellent lens,

    no way is the MKII that much better ...


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  • #22
    AnimalRights
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,067 ✭✭✭AnimalRights


    the_monkey wrote: »
    70-200 f2.8 IS MKII is not worth the price difference over the MKI ...

    now is a good time to get the MKI , which is still an excellent lens,

    no way is the MKII that much better ...
    If I had the money I'd go for the mk II version, like everything else its all about the market driven forces.


  • #23
    the_monkey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,556 ✭✭✭the_monkey


    AnimalRights wrote: »
    If I had the money I'd go for the mk II version, like everything else its all about the market driven forces.


    indeed, but if i had the money id also get the 1D mk IV , and the upcoming
    1Ds MK IV - that one will be a BEAST !!! ;)


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