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

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cayenne

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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 ;D

cayenne
 
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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)
 
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infared said:
Great buy on an INCREDIBLE lens!!! Every time I use mine I cannot BELIEVE its a zoom. You will freak at the sharpness.
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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.
 
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Aglet said:
infared said:
Great buy on an INCREDIBLE lens!!! Every time I use mine I cannot BELIEVE its a zoom. You will freak at the sharpness.
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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.
Click to expand...
 
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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
 
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#16
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
 
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