Price of 70-200 IS f/2.8?

Gymrat76 · 21st August 2004

Hi,

Just a price check with you Canon guys... is $2450 (w/o GST) a good price for a grey (but new) 70-200 IS f/2.8 lens?

Thanks

AReality · 21st August 2004

Originally Posted by Gymrat76

Hi,

Just a price check with you Canon guys... is $2450 (w/o GST) a good price for a grey (but new) 70-200 IS f/2.8 lens?

Thanks

New?
If it's from some unknown webby from the internet, then u better think 2wice B4 getting conned...

Yildun · 21st August 2004

I think I saw someone trying to sell one here. Do a search, maybe it's still available.

Gymrat76 · 21st August 2004

Its from a reputable shop, so I take it its a good price for a grey 70-200 IS?

Whats a new, non-grey set going for anyway?

I take it its almost the same as Nikon's 70-200 VR, around $2.9-3.1k?

AReality · 21st August 2004

reputable shop ar?
I really curious why selling so cheap leh... U better check that out 1st... From what I know, even grey 1s also not that cheap.

perror · 21st August 2004

If I did the conversion right..that's a pretty good price as compared to how much I paid for mine..but it also depends what is the definition of grey? Grey as in a parallel import unit? I think what would be the most critical thing is will Canon fix the lens for you if it has problems, and whether it has warranty. As I understand it, even if you purchased a Canon lens from somewhere else, it should be covered by an international warranty..if the grey unit does not have such coverage then...it could be pretty risky..just my 2 cents..

RossChang · 21st August 2004

Mind telling us where u get the quote for $2450 ???... it's a good price I would say...

ST1100 · 22nd August 2004

If it's from a reputable shop and going for $2450 new, pls drop me a PM if the shop has more than 1 unit to sell. Thanx.

Gymrat76 · 22nd August 2004

Its a grey unit, and does not come with warranty.. maybe that could be the reason its so cheap?

Wai · 22nd August 2004

May be 70-200/2.8 IS MKII coming, so the price dropped? just like 10D price, also dropped

Gymrat76 · 22nd August 2004

OK, so basically $2450 w/o GST is still a very good price for a grey, no warranty 70-200 IS lens, right?

Kit · 22nd August 2004

Originally Posted by perror

If I did the conversion right..that's a pretty good price as compared to how much I paid for mine..but it also depends what is the definition of grey? Grey as in a parallel import unit? I think what would be the most critical thing is will Canon fix the lens for you if it has problems, and whether it has warranty. As I understand it, even if you purchased a Canon lens from somewhere else, it should be covered by an international warranty..if the grey unit does not have such coverage then...it could be pretty risky..just my 2 cents..

Canon will service any lens just fine.... if you are willing to pay.

Gymrat76 · 22nd August 2004

Yep, same as what I was told. Thanks for your opinions guys

Gymrat76 · 24th August 2004

My friend decided not to get the lens already (suspect his Finance Minister don't allow

) Anyway, for those who were asking, the quote I got was from Lords Camera's in Lucky Plaza.. get it quick!

21st August 2004	#1
Gymrat76 Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,591	Price of 70-200 IS f/2.8? Hi, Just a price check with you Canon guys... is $2450 (w/o GST) a good price for a grey (but new) 70-200 IS f/2.8 lens? Thanks

21st August 2004	#5
AReality Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 4,396	reputable shop ar? I really curious why selling so cheap leh... U better check that out 1st... From what I know, even grey 1s also not that cheap. __________________ . The Visual Journalist

21st August 2004	#3
Yildun Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Singapore, Central Posts: 181	I think I saw someone trying to sell one here. Do a search, maybe it's still available.

21st August 2004	#6
perror Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 77	If I did the conversion right..that's a pretty good price as compared to how much I paid for mine..but it also depends what is the definition of grey? Grey as in a parallel import unit? I think what would be the most critical thing is will Canon fix the lens for you if it has problems, and whether it has warranty. As I understand it, even if you purchased a Canon lens from somewhere else, it should be covered by an international warranty..if the grey unit does not have such coverage then...it could be pretty risky..just my 2 cents..

21st August 2004	#7
RossChang Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,563	Mind telling us where u get the quote for $2450 ???... it's a good price I would say...

22nd August 2004	#8
ST1100 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Singapore, Bedok Posts: 1,801	If it's from a reputable shop and going for $2450 new, pls drop me a PM if the shop has more than 1 unit to sell. Thanx.

22nd August 2004	#10
Wai Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: South Pole with Penguins Posts: 5,133	May be 70-200/2.8 IS MKII coming, so the price dropped? just like 10D price, also dropped

24th August 2004	#14
Gymrat76 Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,591	My friend decided not to get the lens already (suspect his Finance Minister don't allow ) Anyway, for those who were asking, the quote I got was from Lords Camera's in Lucky Plaza.. get it quick!