Did I do good on my 70-200mm f/2.8 IS purchase? ($1298)

brand new from The Imaging World's ebay store. Canon authorized retailer.

$1519 - $121 bing coupon - $100 ebay coupon = $1298

I just received it and I can't wait to take some pics. I just hope it does not need to be sent back to Canon for calibration, like lots of stories I have been hearing.

Dont you just love those ebay coupons?

For a brand new copy that is an excellent price!

Very good price!

wow! how does one get a hold of such highly prized coupons? that is a fantastic deal on a F/2.8 IS

what is the ebay coupon??

I think if you transact enough on ebay, they send you a coupon code to use for purchases.

JNRSM3 wrote in post #8279712
wow! how does one get a hold of such highly prized coupons? that is a fantastic deal on a F/2.8 IS

the ebay coupon (8%, max $100 off) was sent out last month and i used it on the last day.

the bing 8% coupon is available all the time

garycoleman wrote in post #8279782
the bing 8% coupon is available all the time

Blast! And I just paid $328 w/ shipping for my 100mm f/2. Still a fair price though.

That's a great deal on an awesome lens. I hope you're happy with it.

I just took it out the box and it's a "UX" date code which means it was made this year

DDWD10 wrote in post #8279866
Blast! And I just paid $328 w/ shipping for my 100mm f/2. Still a fair price though.

Don't worry, the Bing coupons only work on Buy it Now items (unless things have changed).

That's an excellent deal on that lens. (I won't tell you what I paid for mine... )

good deal i just got mine from beach great lens where do you find the date code? i would like to know when mine was made

Here are 100% crops @ f/2.8

Can anyone tell me if they are sharp enough for 100% crops or do I need to send it in for calibration?