Just pulled trigger on 70-200 2.8L IS II USM - NEW - $1625.99

[cayenne]

OH man..I'm excited...my xmas gift to myself.

I just wasn't going to chance the Canon instant rebates not being extended past EOM....and I may need this lens to try to shoot some stuff for a quick makeshift portfolio so I can apply for volunteer photog at next years JazzFest....so, early xmas present for myself.

I got the great deal at Crutchfields.....no tax...free shipping.

Canon price with rebate = $2099.99....I bought my 5D3 w/kit lens plus the 85mm f/1.8 from Crutchfield, signing up for their rewards points, and an offer at the time for double rewards (you can often find a coupon for this too)....

So, rewards points worth $474 cashed in.....subtracted from the $2099.99, gave me the lens shipped for $1625.99.

Now..can't wait for Friday for it to arrive at my front door to play with this weekend!!!

I'm all Grins! ;D ;D ;D

cayenne

 

[EOBeav]

Congratulations on the new addition to your family.

 

[SDsc0rch]

congrats

that lens is on my 1dx at least half the time - i stow it in my backpack attached that way

if you look on CanonPriceWatch.com at the historical prices, there's a down-spike this time last year - that's when i bought mine B)

 

[Dylan777]

+1 on Crutchfield reward points. I still have over 10K rewards points($500ish cash value) with them. Maybe 50L for x-mas.

 

[AudioGlenn]

congrats on the new gear and the great deal! my 5D miii and 24-70 2.8 II are coming in on Friday as well. This must be the longest week of my life, i swear.

 

[Dylan777]

congrats on the new gear and the great deal! my 5D miii and 24-70 2.8 II are coming in on Friday as well. This must be the longest week of my life, i swear.

Super combo ;D ;D ;D

 

[infared]

Great buy on an INCREDIBLE lens!!! Every time I use mine I cannot BELIEVE its a zoom. You will freak at the sharpness.

 

[ashmadux]

The lens was my gift to myself last year.

HOLY F it just never disappoints.

Good for you buddy, now all i need is one of those 5dm3's.....

 

[ablearcher]

Wow! What an amazing deal for amazing lens! Congrats!!!

 

[Northstar]

the 70-200 2.8ii is the absolute king of the jungle...you are about to receive the best lens canon makes...IMO.

congrats...you'll love it.

 

[Aglet]

Great buy on an INCREDIBLE lens!!! Every time I use mine I cannot BELIEVE its a zoom. You will freak at the sharpness.

You might also freak at the bad bokeh in some situations.
Just be aware it's not all razor blades and cream.

see a sample I posted near the bottom of the page in the lens gallery here

www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=819.225

It's got a number of focal lengths, subject distances and aperture settings where bokeh is less than pleasant.

 

[infared]

Great buy on an INCREDIBLE lens!!! Every time I use mine I cannot BELIEVE its a zoom. You will freak at the sharpness.

You might also freak at the bad bokeh in some situations.
Just be aware it's not all razor blades and cream.

see a sample I posted near the bottom of the page in the lens gallery here


I agree about the bokeh...but every thing is a trade off.....that is why I keep my Sigma 50mm f/1.4 and 85mm f/1.2L...when I need creamy bokeh...I have access.... YOU CAN'T HAVE IT ALL.....but in my world ..sharpness in a zoom lens is NEVER a bad thing!!!!!

www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=819.225

It's got a number of focal lengths, subject distances and aperture settings where bokeh is less than pleasant.

 

[bycostello]

nice buy... as they say here 'well jel'

 

[fr8oc]

Nice - I picked up my 1D X from Crutchfield during their double rewards promotion. I used my points on the 17-40 f/4 L for $0. I'm waiting for them to have another double reward promotion so I can pick up a 85mm f/1.2 L and save some $$.

 

[cayenne]

Thank you all.
It should be here this Friday. I had also impulse bought for $299 the Rokinon 14mm lens, that should be here Thurs.

Sadly, I have a LOT of work I need to do at the home office this weekend (some of it will pay for said lenses).....but I will just have to find some time to get out and shoot a little with these lenses.

I think the weather is supposed to warm up and be sunny this weekend, I might at least run out to City Park with these and go shoot some!!!

Very excited...hard to sit still waiting rest of this week!!!


C

 

[TommyLee]

that is an amazing buy ...is this hollow?...or is there glass in it?.. just kidding....
the price is so low...

this lens is a real gem.... as everyone knows

it solves so many issues... except weight....
when you are going to be @ f2.8...or above....

that -again - is so way below what I paid... and I accept my price for the performance I get....
well done

enjoy it

TOM