70-200 f/2.8 L discontinued?

Was sat reading a Canon catalogue or somesuch in my local photography shop today, and looked up the 70-200 f/4 L (non-IS) because I can't wait to get my own. Right beneath it was the 70-200 f/2.8 L (non-IS), flagged with an asterisk saying it was discontinued.

I've not heard anything about this on the forums, and thought the four 70-200mm L zooms were a fairly... important range of lenses. Is this really old news that hasn't really affected the use of the lens, or is it a UK/Europe-only thing? I'm hardly expecting to have scooped this myself

B&H still sells them:
http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …f_2_8L_USM_Auto​focus.html

But they do not list the imported version.

Hi

I have not seen the non IS version listed in the UK as an official import in years (if ever).

All the best

Keith

scary! i want to buy that in the future

The catalog the OP mentioned has had the 70-200 f2.8 non-IS marked as discontinued for a few years now. It's still around, and it seems Canon is still producing them. They're a favorite lens for many PJ's and sports shooters.

From a busienss perspective, Canon would be forcing the consumer to buy the more expensive f2.8 IS version or they're stuck with f4. Sounds like a good business idea, but I can't see them doing it.

I don't think Canon UK imports them any more. They'd prefer it if you blow another £4-500 on the IS version.

pagnamenta wrote in post #3679919
The catalog the OP mentioned has had the 70-200 f2.8 non-IS marked as discontinued for a few years now. It's still around, and it seems Canon is still producing them. They're a favorite lens for many PJ's and sports shooters.

From a busienss perspective, Canon would be forcing the consumer to buy the more expensive f2.8 IS version or they're stuck with f4. Sounds like a good business idea, but I can't see them doing it.

could be the f2.8 isn't selling that well especially since there are two IS models to choose from.

ed rader

GSH wrote in post #3679981
I don't think Canon UK imports them any more. They'd prefer it if you blow another £4-500 on the IS version.

I know one or two places I can get one in the uk , as II was thinking of getting one

ed rader wrote in post #3680063
could be the f2.8 isn't selling that well especially since there are two IS models to choose from.

ed rader

I never thought of that. I guess f2.8 and f4 IS is a real tough choice for some, specially since they are nearly the same price.

Well after I buy my 24-70 f/2.8 I'll be saving up for that one. If I can still find it that is.

just save up and buy the iS version =P

its worth it - its hard to hold that big lens steady...lol

That is what I'm trying not to do. It will be several months before it happens, so I have plenty of time to decide.

That rumor is one of the reasons I bought the IS version. That was a year ago.

pagnamenta wrote in post #3680268
I never thought of that. I guess f2.8 and f4 IS is a real tough choice for some, specially since they are nearly the same price.

i'd say of the four 70-200Ls this model is the least popular. but the rumor of its demise has been out there for at least two years that i know of!

ed rader

grimreaper wrote in post #3680149
I know one or two places I can get one in the uk , as II was thinking of getting one

So do i, but they're unlikely to be "official" UK lenses.

Not that i would care about that if i wanted one