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Canon 70-200 2.8 is - price challenge

Last post 13-05-2008, 2:10 PM by HiFu. 15 replies.
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  •  07-05-2008, 8:05 PM 794123

    Canon 70-200 2.8 is - price challenge

    ok guys and gals....

    Im going to order one this week and was wondering if any of you had ordered one recently....

    the cheapest price i can find currently is through Jacobs online  which comes in at 1198.00 ( and then 75 cash back) anyone seen better??

    i could really use your help here as Im on a busget and cant find better and i really want to buy from the UK.

    cheers

    Lee
  •  07-05-2008, 8:22 PM 794135 in reply to 794123

    Re: Canon 70-200 2.8 is - price challenge

    Martins Camera Shop £1185.00

    Link Here. Big Smile [:D]


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  •  07-05-2008, 8:51 PM 794155 in reply to 794135

    Re: Canon 70-200 2.8 is - price challenge

    thanks for that.....

    If anyone has seen cheaper hit me up


    L
  •  07-05-2008, 9:01 PM 794161 in reply to 794155

    Re: Canon 70-200 2.8 is - price challenge

    You could try One Stop Digital in HK as they have it at £953.99 ex vat, which you can reclaim if Customs charge it. Big Smile [:D]

    http://www.onestop-digital.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=24_26&products_id=37


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  •  07-05-2008, 9:11 PM 794165 in reply to 794161

    Re: Canon 70-200 2.8 is - price challenge

    If you're really keen on saving money, do you have to have the Canon variant?

    If not, the Sigma version is the dogs wotsits and costs considerably less.Wink [;)]


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  •  07-05-2008, 9:22 PM 794176 in reply to 794165

    Re: Canon 70-200 2.8 is - price challenge

    i have thought about the Sigma ( i have the 24-70 2.8 sigma) however about a month ago I was bought a canon 10-22 and Im finiding that even in low light its sharper than the Sigma. Also the Canon has IS as far as im aware there is not a Sigma version with IS.... Or am I being dumb???

    thanks for all the help

    L

  •  07-05-2008, 10:41 PM 794255 in reply to 794176

    Re: Canon 70-200 2.8 is - price challenge

    Hey,

     

    I'm in the same boat. I've been wanting a Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS USM for some time now but recently saw the Sigma 70-200 f2.8 after borrowing Ben Birchalls lens (see Junes issue). I found it brilliant and when you consider its half the price of the Canon IS version I wonder if its really worth paying that much for. I bought the Sigma 10-20mm and have been very impressed - again several hundred pounds cheaper than the Canon version. The other bonus about the Sigma lens is that its black and matches the camera body - I really don't like the white Canon lenses - my personal opinion but I think they contrast too much with the camera bodies. I'm sure I've just stirred up the hornets nest now ...

    Gary

  •  08-05-2008, 8:28 AM 794443 in reply to 794255

    Re: Canon 70-200 2.8 is - price challenge

    http://bentonvillemall.co.uk/acatalog/Canon_EF_70-200mm_f_2.8_L_IS_USM.html

    it took about a week to come, and you get cash back. the best price i could find! good luck, the lens is very nice.
    www.bradwakefieldphotography.com
  •  08-05-2008, 9:59 AM 794486 in reply to 794443

    Re: Canon 70-200 2.8 is - price challenge

    thanks for all you help....

    Just ordered from Bentoville delivery is monday!!

    YAY
  •  08-05-2008, 8:52 PM 794900 in reply to 794486

    Re: Canon 70-200 2.8 is - price challenge

    For UK prices, try www.camerapricebuster.co.uk.

    Sorry this is late.

    Mike


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  •  08-05-2008, 8:56 PM 794909 in reply to 794900

    Re: Canon 70-200 2.8 is - price challenge

    Mike Dinsdale:

    For UK prices, try www.camerapricebuster.co.uk.

    Sorry this is late.

    Mike

    That's what I used to find Martins. Big Smile [:D]


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  •  09-05-2008, 12:36 AM 795065 in reply to 794909

    Re: Canon 70-200 2.8 is - price challenge

    was just browsing ebay and found this from Kerso/Flash Camera

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAND-NEW-CANON-70-200MM-2-8-IS-LENS-IN-SCOTLAND_W0QQitemZ140230561541QQihZ004QQcategoryZ30070QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

    I remember seeing the seller mentioned here before and i believe that if you email him directly you might get a better price - I'm sure someone will let me know whether I've made that up or not! - Hope that helps


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  •  09-05-2008, 9:08 AM 795162 in reply to 795065

    Re: Canon 70-200 2.8 is - price challenge

    That is correct he does sometimes do cheaper if you deal direct....

    All items are bought from the states however the service is excellent and hedid me a great deal on a 10-22.....However on this occasion i wanted to be 100% on havig a uk item on such an expensive purchase.
  •  12-05-2008, 12:15 PM 797210 in reply to 795162

    Re: Canon 70-200 2.8 is - price challenge

    So my new baby turned up this morning in perfect condition and works like a dream!!

    Cant recommend bentonvillemall.co.uk - ordered Thursday last week arrivedby DHL today - YAY

    Im off to shoot Willie Nelson tonight and  think Im going to have fun:)

  •  12-05-2008, 2:18 PM 797299 in reply to 797210

    Re: Canon 70-200 2.8 is - price challenge

    Please don't shoot Willie Nelson Stick out tongue [:P] he's a great performer who has bought joy to millions over the years, even if you don't like his music I'm not sure he deserves to be shot

     

    Enjoy your new toy and don't forget to post the results here so we can see what it's like......


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