How long do you think the 24-70 2.8 Mk 2 will remain over 2300.00?

[dolina]

Price should remain at that level until demand softens. 6-12 months more to my reckoning.

 

[infared]

Also given that Canon is now enforcing its MAP, it's unlikely we're going to see the occasional drops in price that often come a half year or so after new product launches.

If I could get this lens for under $1,800, I would. But assuming I could sell my current 24-70mm for ~$1,300, I'm not really willing to pump anymore than $500 into a focal length I already am perfectly happy with. I'd rather get a new lens.

Well...I bought a 5DIII for $3499 6 months ago...and I have seen them selling as low as $800 less than I paid for it recently. I have never seen a camera body drop that much that fast ???......and since I just purchased a 24-70 II...I am expecting that to follow suit!

 

[christianronnel]

Also given that Canon is now enforcing its MAP, it's unlikely we're going to see the occasional drops in price that often come a half year or so after new product launches.

If I could get this lens for under $1,800, I would. But assuming I could sell my current 24-70mm for ~$1,300, I'm not really willing to pump anymore than $500 into a focal length I already am perfectly happy with. I'd rather get a new lens.

Well...I bought a 5DIII for $3499 6 months ago...and I have seen them selling as low as $800 less than I paid for it recently. I have never seen a camera body drop that much that fast ???......and since I just purchased a 24-70 II...I am expecting that to follow suit!

The price dropped as much as $800 because it was overpriced probably by that much. I got mine 4 months ago and paid full price. I have no regrets because the camera is worth every penny, and because a lot can happen in 4 months. I just purchased the 24-70II last Saturday and paid $2300+ CA tax. So far not regretting the decision yet. The lens is really sharp. Although the build quality is not as good as the 1st version. It's very plasticky and I don't feel comfortable that it will survive a short drop. My copy has an indentation on the focusing ring, I'm not sure if that is normal so I'm going to have to exchange it for another one.

 

[Dylan777]

Also given that Canon is now enforcing its MAP, it's unlikely we're going to see the occasional drops in price that often come a half year or so after new product launches.

If I could get this lens for under $1,800, I would. But assuming I could sell my current 24-70mm for ~$1,300, I'm not really willing to pump anymore than $500 into a focal length I already am perfectly happy with. I'd rather get a new lens.

Well...I bought a 5DIII for $3499 6 months ago...and I have seen them selling as low as $800 less than I paid for it recently. I have never seen a camera body drop that much that fast ???......and since I just purchased a 24-70 II...I am expecting that to follow suit!

The price dropped as much as $800 because it was overpriced probably by that much. I got mine 4 months ago and paid full price. I have no regrets because the camera is worth every penny, and because a lot can happen in 4 months. I just purchased the 24-70II last Saturday and paid $2300+ CA tax. So far not regretting the decision yet. The lens is really sharp. Although the build quality is not as good as the 1st version. It's very plasticky and I don't feel comfortable that it will survive a short drop. My copy has an indentation on the focusing ring, I'm not sure if that is normal so I'm going to have to exchange it for another one.

Hi christianronnel,
This is Dylan from Fountain Valley, CA. Try Crutchfield next time. They offer reward point on all purchases. I bought my 5D III , 16-35 II and 24-70 II from them. I currently have over 10K reward points with them(over $500 in cash value). No sale tax and free shipping. Customer service at Crutchfield is awesome. Yes...they are Canon authorized dealer.

 

[christianronnel]

Also given that Canon is now enforcing its MAP, it's unlikely we're going to see the occasional drops in price that often come a half year or so after new product launches.

If I could get this lens for under $1,800, I would. But assuming I could sell my current 24-70mm for ~$1,300, I'm not really willing to pump anymore than $500 into a focal length I already am perfectly happy with. I'd rather get a new lens.

Well...I bought a 5DIII for $3499 6 months ago...and I have seen them selling as low as $800 less than I paid for it recently. I have never seen a camera body drop that much that fast ???......and since I just purchased a 24-70 II...I am expecting that to follow suit!

The price dropped as much as $800 because it was overpriced probably by that much. I got mine 4 months ago and paid full price. I have no regrets because the camera is worth every penny, and because a lot can happen in 4 months. I just purchased the 24-70II last Saturday and paid $2300+ CA tax. So far not regretting the decision yet. The lens is really sharp. Although the build quality is not as good as the 1st version. It's very plasticky and I don't feel comfortable that it will survive a short drop. My copy has an indentation on the focusing ring, I'm not sure if that is normal so I'm going to have to exchange it for another one.

Hi christianronnel,
This is Dylan from Fountain Valley, CA. Try Crutchfield next time. They offer reward point on all purchases. I bought my 5D III , 16-35 II and 24-70 II from them. I currently have over 10K reward points with them(over $500 in cash value). No sale tax and free shipping. Customer service at Crutchfield is awesome. Yes...they are Canon authorized dealer.

Hi Dylan, Thanks for the info. I could actually buy it from B&H and get 2% reward and it's also tax free. I like supporting the local economy, although CA sales tax is really making it difficult to support local businesses and mom&pop shops.