Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS Mark II

Jazzi wrote in post #11572522
You have to move quickly, the list is always in transition!

For now I'm considering selling the EF-S 10-22 for the EF 17-40. Please somebody, talk me out of it.

I am in a similar situation right now ... still have my old 50D on which I can use the Siggy EX DG 10-20mm as a WA, but wanting that kind of range on my 5D II as I know it can only mean even more lush WA imagery is afoot ... I say go dude ... this is probably the next lens on my wishlist ... 16-35 would be even sweeter, but as that is well over double the price of the 17-40, I think I can live with the loss of 1mm and a couple of aperture stops

Slatts wrote in post #11576054
Okay, talk me out of this. I'm a relative newb with a newly acquired love to shoot because of the 50mm 1.8 I picked up for Christmas. About 15 months ago, I purchased the T1i body and the 18-55mm and 55-250mm kit lenses that came with it. I am becoming a good shot with all the lenses and am getting really decent IQ.

Two areas though that have been challenging to shoot are my son's indoor track meets and my daugthers horse shows that are held in indoor arenas. The 55-250mm has done okay, but nothing to write home about in IQ. I also enjoy shooting (and photographing) wildlife while hunting.

So I think the 70-200mm 2.8L IS II would be just the ticket for those indoor needs and a big step up for wildlife shots as well.

It's not a huge reach financially for me, but just the thought of laying down $2K+ on a lens is a hard one to wrap my head around so I'm trying to talk myself out of this. The worst thing that could happen is for me to be disappointed in not getting a large enough improvement in IQ, I get disillusioned, sell the camera at 75-85% of original price, and move on with my life. Right?

You and I are in the same boat. I also owned the T1i along with the 55-250mm. I recently sold them to a friend and bought the 7D along with the 70-200mm 2.8 IS II. (I owned the F/4 for about a week and returned it) For the money the 55-250mm is VERY nice. But, make no mistake about it. There isn't even a comparison. If the 70-200mm 2.8 IS II was going for over 4,000, i'd still buy it! LOL. (Worth every penny and I'm still in the process of learning about the camera and the lens).

And remember. The rebate ends at the end of the week along with a rumor that Canon will be raising their prices by 10%. So, you could end up paying close to 2500.00 for it. So if anyone is going to pull the trigger, now is the time.

^^ You should be a Canon sales rep, lol. The darn thing popped up in my Amazon gold box several times recently for $1960...but there is just no way I can spend that kind of cash right now. As an aside, here's an oldie from this beast of a lens, taken at the San Diego Zoo this past May. Not the greatest shot, but the bird's pretty cool. He was massive.

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com …/27635537@N02/5​251446489/

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What a fantastic shot! Wow. I'm sure we could give you a toy camera and you would find a way to take great shots. I also took a look at some of your pics on Flickr. I strive to be able to take shots that are half that good one day.

Peace,

Christian

Buylongterm wrote in post #11577677
And remember. The rebate ends at the end of the week along with a rumor that Canon will be raising their prices by 10%. So, you could end up paying close to 2500.00 for it. So if anyone is going to pull the trigger, now is the time.

Where can i tell Canon to send your comission check? Just hit the B&H buy button.

Slatts wrote in post #11580640
Where can i tell Canon to send your comission check? Just hit the B&H buy button.

Lol. You should hear me talk about the IPad.

Jazzi wrote in post #11575464
Oh yeah, forgot the most important part. Bought a 5dmii. Expecting delivery on Friday. That apparently changes everything.

I get to respond to my own message! Just got hosed. Ebay seller, two days after shipping, has cancelled transaction citing damage to camera during shipping. I guess there's no 5dmii in my immediate future, afterall.

How in heck does he know if the camera was damaged during shipping once it was given to Fedex? Interesting.

Jazzi wrote in post #11583045
I get to respond to my own message! Just got hosed. Ebay seller, two days after shipping, has cancelled transaction citing damage to camera during shipping. I guess there's no 5dmii in my immediate future, afterall.

How in heck does he know if the camera was damaged during shipping once it was given to Fedex? Interesting.

Gah.. Sorry to hear that your 5d2 isn't on its way after all.

But I suppose we revert back to my original response to you :

jwcdds wrote in post #11575080
That's just a silly move if you don't have an FF or plan to go FF like tomorrow.

17-40 on crop = not as bueno as 17-40 on FF

Jazzi wrote in post #11583045
How in heck does he know if the camera was damaged during shipping once it was given to Fedex? Interesting.

Might be the package tracking service informed him of the damage caused to the package and that with the review of the package as part of the ordering system occured before delivery the company were able to contact the postee instead of the recipient (since any insurance cover on the package would be held by the person posting the package).

Sad news to get indeed; though I hope the person is able to refund you in prompt time

Hope this is not some nasty scam and you don't lose any money over it Jazzi
Sounds dubious to me ... I imagine a well packaged 5d II, or even one just in its shop packaging has to take a serious kicking to get broken in transit.
Maybe I am cynical but I would imagine the bloke's got a better offer elsewhere and is doing this so he doesn't get a bad ebay review for going back on a confirmed deal.

Buylongterm wrote in post #11579411
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What a fantastic shot! Wow. I'm sure we could give you a toy camera and you would find a way to take great shots. I also took a look at some of your pics on Flickr. I strive to be able to take shots that are half that good one day.

Peace,

Christian

You're too kind, Christian. Sincerely...thank you.

Since you liked it Adam / Anthony or whatever your name is , you reminded me I meant to post this one here too ... done with lush combo of this lens on 5D II

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com/​photos/leedownham/5327​170524/

jwcdds wrote in post #11583253
Gah.. Sorry to hear that your 5d2 isn't on its way after all.

But I suppose we revert back to my original response to you :

Ha! Thanks! For now, the 10-22 is in the bag!

Overread wrote in post #11584054
Might be the package tracking service informed him of the damage caused to the package and that with the review of the package as part of the ordering system occured before delivery the company were able to contact the postee instead of the recipient (since any insurance cover on the package would be held by the person posting the package).

Sad news to get indeed; though I hope the person is able to refund you in prompt time

Yes, payment was promptly refunded (although I'd rather have the 5Dmii).

damnit wrote in post #11585616
Hope this is not some nasty scam and you don't lose any money over it Jazzi
Sounds dubious to me ... I imagine a well packaged 5d II, or even one just in its shop packaging has to take a serious kicking to get broken in transit.
Maybe I am cynical but I would imagine the bloke's got a better offer elsewhere and is doing this so he doesn't get a bad ebay review for going back on a confirmed deal.

Exactly what I was thinking. A new camera in unopened box -- I can't imagine what could have happened to it for Fedex to decide to send it back to the seller, unless a truck ran over it!