Phase-out of the 24-105 4.0 L IS?

[Creeping_Death]

Hey guys,

appreciate your thoughts on this issue! Seems that some people here are thinking into the same direction as I am, Canon seems to like the idea of pushing the STM lenses because they might be more profitable and because they believe in the Dual Pixel AF technology. I think I will get a 24-105 L in the next few months because the price here seems to be on its way up rather than going down.

I still don't understand why they don't offer the 6D in both Kit varaints, with the L and with the STM so everybody could choose which one they prefer. But it might be true that the strategy here is to get people in the FF market with the STM, and then make them buy the 24-70 or the 24-105 L..

On the Sigma 24-105, is it now discontinued or not? I remember that the rumor was out but I didn't see any followups whether it was just a temporary stop of production or whether it really is discontinued.

 

[LonelyBoy]

Only if they keep it in stock. Seems like everyone is looking, but can't find it. B&H gets a few in stock and sells out ...

But, all things equal that is one sweet lens, and matches up well with the 7D2 and the 5DM3 - as well as other models.

People are just "pre-ordering" them and getting them shipped in days or a week. This is a really good situation for Canon - if they put a ton out at once, no one would feel a rush to go get it NOW. Being moderately supply-constrained creates a sense of urgency in buyers and keeps the rebates away longer. Most people who plunk down the money get the lens pretty quickly.

 

[mb66energy]

[...] Kit, and prices for the L lens have gone up quite a bit (ok, that might be due to the fact that there will be less white-box lenses available now and because the Sigma 24-105 4.0 is no longer produced). On the other hand I have just read that in the US the L goes for as low as $599 on Ebay - signs of a sell-of?
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What about exchange rates of $ vs. € - ? This explains why prices inthe US and in germany have similar nominal prices at the moment ...

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

QUOTE: "At The high end, the 100-400mmL MK II must be making tons of $$ though."

Only if they keep it in stock. Seems like everyone is looking, but can't find it. B&H gets a few in stock and sells out ...

But, all things equal that is one sweet lens, and matches up well with the 7D2 and the 5DM3 - as well as other models.

Its not in stock because they are pre-ordered and sold in advance. That's why they are making tons of money. Lenses sitting in stock are not making money for anyone.

 

[Cariboucoach]

Hey guys,

I still don't understand why they don't offer the 6D in both Kit varaints, with the L and with the STM so everybody could choose which one they prefer. But it might be true that the strategy here is to get people in the FF market with the STM, and then make them buy the 24-70 or the 24-105 L..

I agree. To me, it is like a car dealer/mfg offering a model stripped down or with only one trim package. Why don't they offer kits with many different options?