UPDATE
Helen Oster issues an apology:
Actually, I have a BIG apology; I completely mis-read an email from our purchasing department. We have NO official notification that this is discontinued – we just can't get any at the moment.
I do apologize for any misunderstanding or concern that this has caused.
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Helen Oster
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From Adorama
Helen Oster, the Adorama customer service ambassador has confirmed that the 70-200 f/2.8L IS has been discontinued.
No word on the replacement.
Hopefully this isn't some kind of inside joke I don't know about.
From DPR
CR's Take
I placed a call to Canon Canada's national order desk and they have none in stock. There was also no ETA on a new shipment. No ETA on a current product from Canon is a rarity.
Thanks Ed
cr
92 Comments
Don’t understand what is all the fuss about? There are quite a few Canon lenses not available at Adorama or B&H with no ETA …the economy is screwed that’s why nobody knows when they will be available…Canon even delayed the building of a new factory ’cause the economy!
The new factory is back on :) Hope they are processing lots of Florite there soon!
That make sense Dave. I didn’t consider the video factor, but yes — now that you pointed it out — Canon will no doubt be working on a Panasonic like lens with continuous iris and silent focussing etc.
cheers,
chris
but white lens make you look pro…dont you know white lens + big lens hood= pro photographer
As if on cue: http://www.usa.canon.com/templatedata/pressrelease/20090722_hybrid_is.html