Surely the MkII was only released in 2014?
CPS normally supports lenses for 7 years after they end production/are replaced, which means you should have it covered till November 2021.
That's how I've always understood it in the UK anyway.
Nalauk Member 96 posts Likes: 2 Joined Sep 2012 More info | Jan 24, 2019 03:30 | #16 Surely the MkII was only released in 2014?
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JohnfromPA Cream of the Crop 11,253 posts Likes: 1525 Joined May 2003 Location: Southeast Pennsylvania More info | Jan 24, 2019 04:44 | #17 Road Dog wrote in post #18797433  Certainly. The lens still works. It doesn't zoom all the way out to 100mm anymore, and there appears to be a small piece of foam under the front element. I have no idea what it is. It doesn't show up in photos unless it's bright daylight and I've got the lens stopped down. I've heard enough good things about the MKII that I may be pulling that particular trigger soon... Why not get it repaired by an independent? One local (to me) is https://perfectimagecamera.com/repair/
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Jan 24, 2019 23:02 | #18 joeseph wrote in post #18797449 quite understand - mine has had the tension ring bearings fail (so I removed the complete tension ring!) but if you had a working lens, then the fact that a newer version has been released and the older version go out of support, shouldn't automatically mean you need to go shopping... having said that, I understand the newer version is much better IQ-wise, so would be worth considering changing anyway... Also, doesn't the new one do away with the "push/pull" zoom? Just shut up and smile...
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Jan 25, 2019 03:40 | #19 Road Dog wrote in post #18798029 Also, doesn't the new one do away with the "push/pull" zoom? Sure does, it's now a regular twist zoom, and has a closer minimum focusing distance. Add that to the better IS and IQ and the decision becomes easier. Got stuff
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Jan 25, 2019 08:27 | #20 mat vanella wrote in post #18798111 Sure does, it's now a regular twist zoom, and has a closer minimum focusing distance. Add that to the better IS and IQ and the decision becomes easier. I've found one locally for $1,400, which is $700 less than the online retailers. Just shut up and smile...
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Nick5 Goldmember  More info | Jan 25, 2019 09:21 | #21 James P wrote in post #18796399 I sold my 100-400 V1 and bought the VII. I've seen quite a noticeable difference in I.Q., especially when used with a TC. I agree with James P. Canon 5D Mark III (x2), BG-E11 Grips, 7D (x2) BG-E7 Grips, Canon Lenses 16-35 f/4 L IS, 17-40 f/4 L, 24-70 f/4 L IS, 70-200 f/2.8 L IS II, 70-200 f/4 L IS, 70-200 f/4 L IS Version II, 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 L IS Version II, TS-E 24 f/3.5 L II, 100 f/2.8 L Macro IS, 10-22 f3.5-4.5, 17-55 f/2.8 L IS, 85 f/1.8, Canon 1.4 Extender III, 5 Canon 600 EX-RT, 2 Canon ST-E3 Transmitters, Canon PRO-300 Printer
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