Canon 70-200 f/2.8L IS Discontinued?
July 17th, 2009 Posted in Canon Lenses
….Probably not
Adorama has listed the lens as being discontinued.
View here: http://www.adorama.com/catalog.tpl?op=detailsdisc&sku=CA70200ISU
This is probably a typo, but news has been slow lately… so anything is welcomed!
70-200 f/2.8L IS Discontinued?
thanks vizzini
cr
July 17th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
The sky is falling?
How about the other retailers who don’t list it as discontinued? Is Adorama > ALL?
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Canon Rumors Reply:
July 17th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Yes
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David Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 2:07 am
You need a TS-E lens to correct for the falling sky and you’re good to go!
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John.B Reply:
July 20th, 2009 at 6:43 pm
David, that’s still the funniest post I’ve ever read on this board (and that’s saying something!)
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July 17th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Adorama has shown this now for at least a month. I just bought a 70-200 2.8L IS and this is the same message Adorama listed early June… By the way, my lens was built in January 2009 according to the date code, so Canon probably has a lot to clear out even if this was true…
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July 17th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Well, Nikon recently discontinued their 70-200 2.8 stabilized lens… Maybe there’s some kind of technological breakthrough on the horizon!
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Ed Reply:
July 17th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
Nikon only discontinued the White Version of the lens.
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David Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 2:10 am
Friggin racism! Where’s Jesse Jackson? Oh wait! They got rid rid of the white version. Nevermind.
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Glass Man Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
Check it out – The Dark Side with Nat X!
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July 17th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
I have a *brand* *new* copy of this lens. I wondered why it was such a deal (including Canon’s $200 instant rebate). I’m thinking seriously about returning it…
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random Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 2:45 am
Why return a lens that works, and works well? That’s pretty freaking stupid.
Image quality-wise, the 70-200mm f/2.8L IS is the best lens I own. If a new version came out, I wouldn’t want to spend some $500+ likely markup for very little improvement.
Also, these rebates are a yearly thing. I got mine last year for about $1350 (includes having to ship it back once). This year, I got myself the 16-35mm f/2.8L II (which is a nice lens, but not worth the money IMO).
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John.B Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Because the new 70-200 2.8 IS II that will replace the old one will be a better lens? Esp. the IS?
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random Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Are you sure?
And even then, is it worth the extra money?
Oh – you’re an elitist that can’t tkae a good photo unless the absolutely best gear available for the time is used. Go get an MF body and back and stop crying.
The thinking of some people astounds me. Amazing.
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Glass Man Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
Hey Random, if I just bought an expensive lens and found out a newer, better version was coming out I would be a little bummed too, and pretty sure I’m not alone.
Your thinking astounds me. If you are going to be a tool, take it some place else.
John, keep in mind this is a rumor site and that is a great lens. If you got a great deal, more power to you.
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July 17th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
This had more to do with the economic downturn than new developments.
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July 17th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
As much as I want it to be an update of the lens with lower weight, the same build, and the ~5-stop IS from the 200/2, I think it’s far likelier that the 70-200/2.8 IS is simply between production runs similar to the way in which the 35/1.4 was impossible to find and is now ubiquitous. Even simpler would be an error on Adorama’s part, which is not only the likeliest explanation but also the one that renders this whole train of thought (and, indeed, the thread) moot.
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July 17th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
It could use an update. YAY if it’s true and they don’t jack the price up another $500!
My guess is a sharper verion with an updated IS as Canon just updated the IS on their top consumer camcorders (HF S11) for things like walking/running.
The big question everyone wants to know though is how many direct print buttons will it have?
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Anonymous Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 12:58 am
Four or five. Personally, I need nine.
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David Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 2:00 am
well one finger needs to be on the shutter button so that makes sense!
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July 17th, 2009 at 10:47 pm
B&H Raised their price $100.00 to $1899 and it is in stock.
I just purchased at $1799 – $200 rebate locally.
BTW, Mine has a loud clicking when engaging the IS. I did a few searches and it sounds like that is normal, but it is quite a bit more noticeable than on my 24-105.
Anyone else experience this?
Thanks.
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Christian Sirois Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 11:14 pm
Perfectly normal.
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Chip Reply:
July 21st, 2009 at 10:18 am
Thanks Christian!
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July 17th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
So… when was the current gen of this lens introduced? How does the gap in time between its introduction and today compare with Canon’s typical update time in this product range?
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David Reply:
July 17th, 2009 at 11:30 pm
EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM was introduced August 2001 with no direct print buttons!
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ossme Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 1:05 am
lol that cracked me up!
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July 17th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Moar direct print
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July 18th, 2009 at 1:10 am
Lenses and camera bodies usually get backordered when the production lines are used for other things (like a new camera or lens model). which means that we are getting the 1d mark IV or the 24-70 f2.8 soon (wishes).
If a new 70-200 would of been introduced the current one will live with it with a lower price. this is what canon has always done. Some people prefer the prooved old rathar than risking it with a new lens with unknown potiential.
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July 18th, 2009 at 1:17 am
Now I know what will my next purchase will be, not lens that’s for sure
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Christiaan Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 2:01 am
..a direct print button?
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David Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 2:05 am
A USB Direct Print Button Adapter? Good choice!
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test Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 9:19 am
It’s a must have.
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outthere Reply:
July 19th, 2009 at 2:20 am
with remote control
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July 18th, 2009 at 2:16 am
Well if there is a backlog of 70-200’s, they certainly aren’t trying hard to get rid of them. The UK price is 40% up on a year ago.
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July 18th, 2009 at 2:38 am
Neither this or the IS f/4.0 version of the lens show up any more at Adorama’s webpage. Both IS versions of the 70-200mm zoom discontinued at the same time?
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random Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 2:48 am
This is absolutely false.
Adorama sucks, Adorama frequently makes these mistakes, and Adorama loves raping you. I lost my camera-shop-fraud virginity to Adorama.
Enjoy your still-lacking-direct-print lens, I am enjoying mine. I’ll upgrade when they add two direct print buttons – one next to DOF preview on the 5D Mark VII and a combo AF stop / direct print button on the lens itself.
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David Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
I bought my 5D2 from Adorama and many other things over the years never had a problem.
In fact the only online purchase problem I had was with B&H Photo Video!!!
…because of their no shipping to places like Mail Boxes Etc policy – I had to cancel my order after several phone call battles explaining that I’m not home to sign for a package and no I don’t want my new camera left at the door so please send it to my mailing address that has someone there to sign for it and hold it securely for me!!! And it took a while for my credit card to get credited back!
That and B&H forgot to tell me the equipment didnt have a direct print button on it. (one has to have a sense of humor about it at some point, grrrrrr)
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Kufucius Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 3:38 am
There’s still the IS version of the F4 “mini white”
http://www.adorama.com/CA702004ISUK.html
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July 18th, 2009 at 3:59 am
Forget all this lens talk, what I’m really holding out for is a 5 stop image stabilised direct print button. In white, with a red ring. No camera, no lens. Just me in the wilderness with my ISDP5 button. Oh yes.
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Da Bomb Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 4:05 am
hm…. sounds like a good idea
we could install the photo “out put” (after yo upress the direct print button) either in one’s mouth, or the other end… whichever works :P
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Bill Dempsey Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 8:12 am
Gang, I just spoke with Canon marketing… no direct print button on this lens. Instead, they are gearing up for the 5d MK III. They are working on re-implementing eye control to be used for direct print for the new body. Outer most focus point prints 9 copies, center focus point prints a single copy. Also, new dial button for Polaroid mode. Snap and print.
Enjoy
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Anonymous Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
WOW!!! Where can I place my order TODAY?
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David Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Awesome! About time they found somehting useful about that eye control focus feature they dropped (which I found totally fun and useful to use).
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July 18th, 2009 at 4:50 am
Canon will only feel the need to upgrade if the competition offers something better. The EF 70-200 f2.8L IS like all their L lens in this zoom range is simply peerless and nothing being offered by their competitors touches it so it makes no market sense for Canon to devote resources updating what is already the best in its class.
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Stealthy Ninja Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 6:42 am
Yeah, but the F/4 version is sharper and has a better IS. So it makes sense to improve the IS and sharpness to match the f/4 version. :-)
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Simon Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
The f4 version is not really noticebly sharper when the f2.8 is stepped down to f4, they are pretty similar. The IS different is just 1 stop, not worth Canon’s investment to upgrade. That beside, there is more people buying the f2.8 IS than the f4 IS and Canon is mainly interested in competition elsewhere than within their own product.
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random Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
I concur.
The images from my lens will already cut me at f/2.8, and it gets better at f/4. People cry about sharpness and MTF charts, but honestly, this lens is usually too sharp and when shooting people (with my camera), I have to soften my images (who wants to see everyone’s pores? If you do, BUY THIS LENS!)
The IS is already effective. I don’t see why one would want or need more – carry a monopod or tripod if things are really that dark and you want them to look like daytime.
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July 18th, 2009 at 6:01 am
This can be correct, some dutch webshops are dumping the prices. normal price eu : 1699€ now 1495€ with sunflarecap.
There is definitely something going on here.
example below
http://www.kamera-express.nl/index.php?page=product&product=753
ps : sorry about my bad english.
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July 18th, 2009 at 8:12 am
EF 70-200mm f/2.4 L IS USM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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July 18th, 2009 at 8:21 am
Of course it is discontinued! Who would buy it if there is another product called “Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM AutoFocus Telephoto Zoom Lens with Case & Hood – USA” http://www.adorama.com/CA70200AFL.html for the same price but with case and hood! All you need to do is press “similar items” on Adorama page.
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Malte Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 9:13 am
IS?
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Zac Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 10:09 am
All L series lenses and the TS-E lenses and the 400 DO lens are sold with case and hood….
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Zac Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 10:09 am
what you found was the non-IS 70-200 f/2.8
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July 18th, 2009 at 9:36 am
Actually I think it’s the 70-200 L 2.8 (NOT the IS) that was discontinued, it’s no longer shown on http://www.canonusa.com
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John Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 10:05 am
All four versions of the 70-200 are still listed on Canons web site. http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ProductCatIndexAct&fcategoryid=150
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Zac Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 10:11 am
no its still there
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ProductCatIndexAct&fcategoryid=150
third from the left on the top row
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Malte Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 10:43 am
But on the german page it´s really disappeared. Only the f/4 is listed. With IS are both listed.
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Jim Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
I looked at the lens chart at http://www.canonusa.com, three 70 -200’s are listed under telephoto, the 70-200 2.8L (NON IS) is not.
I really hope I’m not imagining this.
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Jim Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Lens chart:
http://www.usa.canon.com/app/pdf/lens/Lens_Extender_chart_new.pdf
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John Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Seeing as the PDF in that link was last modified in January 2008, I would take it with a grain of salt. The 70-200 f2.8 (non-IS) has been left off that list for almost 2 years now, yet it’s still being sold. These lens charts and Canon’s websites have never been accurate as to what is/isn’t still an active SKU.
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Trondster Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
Read the chart again – it says
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM/ USM
EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Look at the first line and note the dash – this is obviously to signify that the IS USM and non-IS USM versions are listed in the same line. That also goes for EF 28-90mm f/4-5.6 III / II USM etc.
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David Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
yeppers
the direct USB direct print button adapter is there too
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July 18th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
I recently baught this Lens, to fit m’y 5d II… And omg it is good. This Lens is brilliant… Only issue it weighs the same as a dead cow…
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Christian Sirois Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 11:16 pm
get a monopod for long session
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July 18th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
70-200 2.8L IS USM DPB + anti gravity weightless feature would be nice. LOL this thread great for Sunday morning!
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David Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
Will that antigravity thing work on my waistline? lol
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July 19th, 2009 at 4:06 am
I wish they would update the IS on this lens.
i don’t really understand why the f4 lens gets all the IS love.
What do you mean “Only one stop?”
One stop is double the light.
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July 19th, 2009 at 7:18 am
According to a Canon Rep I spoke to at a Camera & Video show the Mark II will definitely have improved IS and better Optics…he told me to watch Canon European sites for the news
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July 19th, 2009 at 8:31 am
The lense is mostly out of stock i Norway. Only one of the major webshop has a few in stock. Thats when I jumped to canonrumours.com, seems I wasn’t that far off..
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July 19th, 2009 at 9:36 am
I hope it is true, anyway my money is ready
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July 20th, 2009 at 4:02 am
Still in stock at b&h.
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July 20th, 2009 at 10:19 am
Apparently, this has been confirmed.
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1029&thread=32449309
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July 20th, 2009 at 10:50 am
I can’t believe this! The 100-400L is far older and in greater need of an upgrade. While waiting for the new 100-400L, I decided to go for the 70-200 2.8 as it was considered generally safe. This was a couple of weeks ago and paid $1,600 for it. Arggghhh!!!
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