Selling my Canon 70-200 f2.8 IS II

Nov 17, 2011
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My plan was to sell the 70-200mm f2.8 IS II, after 200mm f2 IS arrived. Posted it on ebay last night, however, I ended my auction today. Just couldn’t do it guys.

Dam you L lenses
 
Dylan777 said:
My plan was to sell the 70-200mm f2.8 IS II, after 200mm f2 IS arrived. Posted it on ebay last night, however, I ended my auction today. Just couldn’t do it guys.

Dam you L lenses
Lucky you on the f2. My dream lens.
I would keep both for a while, based on your needs you will be more convinced on your future choice and won't be any regret.
 
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I sell my stuff on Amazon and when I have ambivalent feelings about doing so, I list the price higher than the used market value... so if itdoes sell, I get more than I should reasonably expect, but there is a higher likely hood of it staying in my bag because I price it out of the market....

So yeah....
 
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Dylan777 said:
My plan was to sell the 70-200mm f2.8 IS II, after 200mm f2 IS arrived. Posted it on ebay last night, however, I ended my auction today. Just couldn’t do it guys.

Dam you L lenses

I was on the verge of making a similar move over the past few days. There were a couple of 200/2 lenses posted on eBay for roughly 4100ish. My plan was to dump the 70-200 and 85. Already dumping the 100 and 135 this weekend. But in the end, I came to my senses and realized that the 200/2 will be too restricting if I get it and dump the rest. Had to pass. LOL. Please let me know your experiences with the 200 once you get some time with it.
 
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Canon1 said:
Dylan,

There is another thread on this lens.
http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=23270.0;topicseen

Curious if you used it with the 2xiii and if so, would you comment on performance.

Canon1,
I haven't not yet try x2 TC on my 70-200. I know with 1.4xTC III, IQ is still very good.
 
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sagittariansrock said:
Dylan777 said:
My plan was to sell the 70-200mm f2.8 IS II, after 200mm f2 IS arrived. Posted it on ebay last night, however, I ended my auction today. Just couldn’t do it guys.

Dam you L lenses


Ok, I started reading this thread with some trepidation, but all is well. Good!
Congrats on the 200/2! Please post pics as soon as convenient. Cheers!

Thanks. This is one of few photos I took when the lens first arrived.
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JohnDizzo15 said:
Dylan777 said:
My plan was to sell the 70-200mm f2.8 IS II, after 200mm f2 IS arrived. Posted it on ebay last night, however, I ended my auction today. Just couldn’t do it guys.

Dam you L lenses

I was on the verge of making a similar move over the past few days. There were a couple of 200/2 lenses posted on eBay for roughly 4100ish. My plan was to dump the 70-200 and 85. Already dumping the 100 and 135 this weekend. But in the end, I came to my senses and realized that the 200/2 will be too restricting if I get it and dump the rest. Had to pass. LOL. Please let me know your experiences with the 200 once you get some time with it.

John,
I just got back from Maui, doing some renovatiion on our condo, didn't have much time playing with it yet. Kinda hard for me to give you good thoughts about this lens. Need more times ;)
 
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Dylan777 said:
My plan was to sell the 70-200mm f2.8 IS II, after 200mm f2 IS arrived. Posted it on ebay last night, however, I ended my auction today. Just couldn’t do it guys.

Dam you L lenses
I don't blame you!!! :) :) :) The 200 f2??? :) :) :) : You're shooting with class!!! :) :) :) early Christmas present? Congrats!!!
Didn't you pick up a 600 not too long ago Dylan???
 
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Glad you had a change of heart Dylan:) It's too versatile a lens for me to consider selling mine. I was at a V8 race car ride day yesterday and shot some group portraits at the indoor breakfast followed by some track action in variable light after. I would love the 200/2 as well as I would use that in different circumstances.
 
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jdramirez said:
I was using my 70-200mm today for softball... it would have been tough to limit myself to only 200mm... so I think I may be keeping the lens even if I do elect to upgrade to the 200 f2...

My 6yrs got picked as top five swimmers in her class. She will be competing tomorrow with other teams. Can't wait to shoot with my 1DX. The 400mm will be mounted on 5D III this time. Wish I have another 1DX... ::)
 
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