Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II deal – $1,399 (reg. $1,799, and EOS 5D3 at $1,899 still live)

EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II

Top Rated Plus seller AllNewShop on eBay (99.4% positive ratings) has the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II lens on sale at $1,399. Great price for a highly regarded lens. Compare at $1,799. Free shipping. Please note: this may be a grey import item.

The same seller also has the Canon EOS 5D Mark III on sale at $1,899. Compare to $2,499. Free shipping.

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Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS deal – $799 (reg. $999)

EF 24-70mm F/4L IS

Authorised Canon retailer Adorama has the Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM lens on sale for $799. Compare at $999. Plus, you receive $31.96 in Adorama Rewards. Expires 12/12

Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM key features:

  • L-Series standard zoom lens delivers superb image quality in a compact, lightweight design.
  • 2 aspheric and 2 UD lens elements for high image quality throughout the entire zoom range.
  • Full macro shooting mode with up to 0.7x magnification, easily accessible with aone touch switch at the extreme telephoto end.
  • Image stabilization effective up to 4 shutter speed stops and Hybrid IS compensates for both angular and shift types of camera shake for macro shooting.
  • Resistant to dust and water, enabling shooting even in harsh and rigorous conditions.
  • Circular diaphragm (9 blades) delivers beautiful, soft backgrounds.
  • Inner focusing and ring USM for silent, fast autofocusing.
  • Fluorine coating on front and rear lens surfaces reduces smears and fingerprints.
  • Minimum focusing distance of 1.25 ft. / 0.38m across the entire zoom range (excluding macro).

Another mention of the Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L IS lens [CW2]

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From time to time the Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L IS lens gets a mention somewhere. The first time this lens was rumored goes back to 2012. The latest bits suggest “that Canon is actively working on an EF 24-70 f/2.8L IS lens” and “that two or three prototypes exist, but no final design has been decided on“, and finally to “not expect this lens from Canon for 18-24 months at the earliest“.

The EF 24-70 f/2.8L IS is said to feature BR optics. The rumor also suggests that the major reason Canon did not yet announce this lens is due to the fact that the lens would become too big with IS. The EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II was released instead.
[via CR]