Is this 70-200 2.8 II worth buying?

[kennephoto]

https://www.lensauthority.com/products/canon-70-200mm-f-slash-2-dot-8l-is-ii

They have many to choose from is it worth buying these now or will Black Friday in a month bring about better deals? The one for 1,470 is actually tempting if it really doesn't show the flaws on the photos.

 

[Jim Saunders]

I'd phone Canon and see what that front element costs; worst-case you send it in for that part and get a keeper, best case you don't need to.

Jim

 

[Tabor Warren Photography]

It's worth it to me!

At this stage in the game, all of my lenses have flaws, several have ticks/scratches/blotches even missing on the front element. Our photos look great, and if you are unsure, I would call them about a return policy. My 2cents is that it is still one heck of a lens for the price (even after tax).

All of that being said, I bought my 70-200 2.8L ii during a price war B&H/Adorama were having. I got the lens, B&W Polarizer, B&W ND filter, Canon backpack, and a 32GB CF card for $1,800. (Adorama won by the way)

I know good deals happen and I just happen to be ready to pounce when I saw that deal winter of last year. Either way you go, I think you'll be fine.

Cheers!
-Tabor

 

[Nethawk]

^^^ Wow, nice bundle! Please let us know if you see this pop up again.

 

[kennephoto]

Canon said about 180-400 for the repair thats parts and labor. I have seen a couple new ones pop up locally on craigslist but for under 1500 bucks might be worth it. I will call lens authority later for some more details.

 

[JumboShrimp]

Just my opinion, but it's too heavy and bulky for me. I always chose the f/4 version, and have more fun with less, so to speak.

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

I paid $1600 for mine as a Canon refurb about 1-1/2 years back.

Note that on the below price history graph, the price has dropped more and more each year starting around black Friday. You can form your own opinion as to what will happen this year, it depends on inventory and sales, I doubt that even Canon knows how low they will go.