Canon 200mm F/1.8L

[gofioamasado]

Hello everybody, this is my very first post as i've just register right now. :D
I come from Spain, so excuse me for my english. :oops:
I'd like to know if anybody is selling that Canon 200mm F/1.8L that seem to be an amazing lens.
I wish Canon can make this lens again. :rolleyes:

[Double Negative]

You can pick them up somewhat regularly on eBay from a particular vendor in South Korea that moves these. Make sure there's plenty of room on the ol' credit card first.

[Tom W]

Speaking of the 200/1.8, there are fresh rumors of Canon releasing a new IS version of this lens later in the year. Discussion is on Fred Miranda's forum:

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/385708

[superdiver]

How much does a unit like this typically run?

[Double Negative]

Depends on the condition and serial number... But upwards of $4-5k, IIRC.

Here's one such auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-200-200mm-1-8-F1-8-L-EF-USM-Lens-S-N-15958_W0QQitemZ7613445868QQcategoryZ4687QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem

[Titus213]

I got to use one a while back. They are heavy enough to require an assistant for an all day shoot, that's for sure. But the image quality was exceptional.

[coreypolis]

I'd rather spend that much on a 300 2.8 IS and a 135 F/2 with a 1.4x. you're a little slower, but you'd cover a wider range

[Longwatcher]

I have a dilema in that I need a 200/f1.8 in August 2006, but I don't expect any possibility of a new lens to be announced until September. I don't want to BUY a lens that is no longer being supported. So would appreciate any and all sources of "mostly reliable" rumors, speculation or even better facts about the possibility of a new 200/1.8 coming out in the fall. So far the only semi-reliable rumor is of a 200/2, but that same source thought the new 85/1.2 II would be a 85/1.4, although they did get the date and focal length correct.

All other rumors are either highly speculative fiction or indicate no new lens in that range of focal length and aperture any time soon.

So please post any links you are aware of....

If I can confirm to my satisfaction one way or the other I will either buy a used 200/1.8 (if it doesn't look likely to be replaced) or rent one for the date in August/September and just wait it out for the new lens before buying.

Thanks,

[coreypolis]

don't hold your breath. nothing will be known until slightly before septembers photo show, and thats only if Canon decides to announce a new lens.

i'd rent it anyway if thats all you will use it for. our local shop charges $30/day or for the weekend. at 4500 for the lens, thats 150 times you'd have to need it before it would be worth it.

[CoolToolGuy]

For anyone who is interested:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=800464695&is=USE&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation

All yours for only $4399. There may actually be more than one according to the listing.

Have Fun,

[Double Negative]

Wow, that's still there...

Tempting, but... Not.

[coreypolis]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v721/viperx27/56196341.jpg


the copy I used had seen better days. Though it worked gret with the 2x extender

[coreypolis]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-Telephoto-EF-200mm-f-1-8L-USM-AF-Lens-200-1-8_W0QQitemZ7621511925QQcategoryZ106844QQrdZ1QQcmdZ ViewItem

[Longwatcher]

don't hold your breath. nothing will be known until slightly before septembers photo show, and thats only if Canon decides to announce a new lens.

i'd rent it anyway if thats all you will use it for. our local shop charges $30/day or for the weekend. at 4500 for the lens, thats 150 times you'd have to need it before it would be worth it.

That's better then where I had planned on renting it from at $45 per day, although I will probably stick to my first choice as I can pick it up from them the day I need it and return it the day after I am done (no shipping time).
Also that should be 150 days, not times. I need one time, but over a 3-4 day period.

I prefer owning my equipment when possible unless it is literally a once or twice ever occasion event or the transportation cost versus renting makes worth renting. But no point in owning something that is no longer supported with spare parts, because I will break it.

[Double Negative]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-Telephoto-EF-200mm-f-1-8L-USM-AF-Lens-200-1-8_W0QQitemZ7621511925QQcategoryZ106844QQrdZ1QQcmdZ ViewItem
That one got sold for $3,500 early.

Nice late model, too.

[Jackal]

Someone I know bought the 200mm 1.8 and it accidentally fell the next day and broke. Talk about major suckage.

This other photographer I know will be having his 200mm 1.8 hood painted by a famous brazillian painter named Romero Britto. Now that will be one awesome custom hood.

[joetheslug]

Hi there, I have just bought one for $3600 in the USA, in mint condition. I live in the UK and thought this a bargain as one just sold in a camera shop for $5580, as new but second hand. Amazon have a brand new one for close to $7440. I hope that the value of the 200mm 1.8 doesn't drop too much if an IS version comes out, but they're the chances you take, its only money I suppose.

[JulianHt]

For a lot less money you can buy the Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 L USM which is also very good and a lot lighter to carry around as well. I got one recently for about $400 at a second hand camera shop. Another lens that is extremely sharp is the Tokina AT-X 80-400 mm f/4.5 - 5.6 and that one cost me only $200. Go and browse at second hand camera shops and maybe you'll get lucky.
Happy hunting,
Julian

http://www.pbase.com/julianht/

[Krapo]

If you need that lens in August, you could buy a second hand version now and resell it in September when you're done. If you make a good bargain on your buy, you can even consider making a profit out of it when you sell it. Cheaper than rental.
On the other hand, if you break it, you're completely screwed!
And also, when you own a lens that good, the most difficult is to actually sell it ;)

I agree that's a dream lens, but IMO its market value is waaay too high compared to its original price. I would buy a new 300 2.8 IS for cheaper...