Canon discontinued 200mm f1.8 IS USM when it was 14 or 15 years of age - which means you can "no longer fix it" (or even without the quotes?).
I have a great opportunity of purchasing a mint condition 300mm f2.8 IS USM for a ridiculous low price from a guy 100km away from me, but since this lens is 17 years old now, I have doubts - that Canon will announce in the near future they discontinued the Mark I 300mm L f2.8 IS USM.
I don't have the money to step up to the Mark II - I would if I could, but my question is: is it smart to invest in a such old lens? I'm also a bit concerned about the 2-stop IS, but the age is a bit more concerning.
Any thoughts on that?
I have a great opportunity of purchasing a mint condition 300mm f2.8 IS USM for a ridiculous low price from a guy 100km away from me, but since this lens is 17 years old now, I have doubts - that Canon will announce in the near future they discontinued the Mark I 300mm L f2.8 IS USM.
I don't have the money to step up to the Mark II - I would if I could, but my question is: is it smart to invest in a such old lens? I'm also a bit concerned about the 2-stop IS, but the age is a bit more concerning.
Any thoughts on that?