EF-135 f/2L at Adorama for $599 (USED)

[Ozarker]

Adorama has the EF-135 F/2L on sale for $599 right now. Says "Limited Quanties Available." It is still $999 at B&H. Does anyone think this is because the new lens is coming?

https://www.adorama.com/us%20%20%20%20885962.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_rD43a2z1QIVUiOBCh1AuQ-5EAQYASABEgKGZvD_BwE

 

[gruhl28]

Re: EF-135 f/2L at Adorama for $599

That's a used lens. They are still selling new ones for $999

 

[bholliman]

Re: EF-135 f/2L at Adorama for $599

OT: I owned one of these for several years and sold it 18 months ago. I found that I missed it and recently purchased an excellent used copy for $550 which I consider an extremely good value. There are some new 135's that are somewhat sharper, but all around, this is still a terrific performer: beautiful bokeh and transition, sharp, fast, accurate AF, relatively compact, and L build quality - whats not to like!

Back on-topic: I expect Canon to refresh this lens in the next 2 years, but my guess is they will space the announcement of a new 135mm L many months after the new 85mm f/1.4 L announcement.

 

[unfocused]

Re: EF-135 f/2L at Adorama for $599

That's a used lens. They are still selling new ones for $999

And...it's in "G" condition.

Barrel appears to have been used heavily, showing multiple dings, scrapes/scratches, heavy brassing. Lens glass may have fungus, excessive dust, and/or scratches that can affect picture quality.