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p.1 #1 · When do new lens announcements come out?

Is there a round of them expected in mid Feb.? I seem to remember reading that, but maybe it was wishful thinking.

Trying to decide whether to grab a 35L while rebates are on or wait to see what is announced. I would buy from B&S if I miss the rebates and there's not an updated 35L on the way by Spring time. I do have a good copy of the 35/2 to hold me over.

Feb 02, 2012 at 04:23 PM

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p.1 #2 · When do new lens announcements come out?

typically, just one week after you've purchased the older version...

Feb 02, 2012 at 04:30 PM

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p.1 #3 · When do new lens announcements come out?

evertdoorn wrote:
typically, just one week after you've purchased the older version...

That is exactly what I'm thinking. Maybe I should just take one for the team and buy it now.

Feb 02, 2012 at 04:32 PM

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p.1 #4 · When do new lens announcements come out?

mco_970 wrote:
evertdoorn wrote:
typically, just one week after you've purchased the older version...

That is exactly what I'm thinking. Maybe I should just take one for the team and buy it now.

Do me a favor and grab a 100-400L while you're at it...I keep hoping for the mkII announcement

Feb 02, 2012 at 04:54 PM

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p.1 #5 · When do new lens announcements come out?

will the existing 35L get any worse with the announcement of a new one ?

if the current one is good value with the rebates then jump on it , anything new will cost quite a bit more.

and from my reasoning I would think the 35L would be at the back of a que for any new lenses. the last lenses to be updated in the wider primes were the 24L and the 14L . but both of their older versions were renowned under performers. the 35L is not an underperformer.

Feb 02, 2012 at 05:00 PM

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p.1 #6 · When do new lens announcements come out?

I just picked up the Bower 35 1.4 and have been amazed! Can't go wrong if you don't mind manual focus, which I happen to enjoy! If you want the Canon, I would at least wait a week. They do usually announce a lens or two when coming out with a new camera... It can't hurt to just see what it is, as long as you don't "need" it today.

Feb 02, 2012 at 05:05 PM

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p.1 #7 · When do new lens announcements come out?

Mid Februray Canon is expected to announce a new L. The lens is being used by one photographer on this forum who has said they cannot post pics until the NDA has passed.

Feb 02, 2012 at 05:10 PM

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p.1 #8 · When do new lens announcements come out?

If it's a 100-400 MKII it should be what?............. $2600 and maybe we can buy it in 2013?

Feb 02, 2012 at 05:13 PM

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p.1 #9 · When do new lens announcements come out?

NCal-Cyclist wrote:
Do me a favor and grab a 100-400L while you're at it...I keep hoping for the mkII announcement

Nothing wrong with the present one:

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Feb 02, 2012 at 05:16 PM

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p.1 #10 · When do new lens announcements come out?

Is there a lens that is more overdue than the 100-400L?

...hope not.

Feb 02, 2012 at 05:19 PM

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p.1 #11 · When do new lens announcements come out?

Come on . The 200-400 has probably seen off any hopes of a mk2 100-400

Feb 02, 2012 at 05:38 PM

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p.1 #12 · When do new lens announcements come out?

evertdoorn wrote:
typically, just one week after you've purchased the older version...

Three weeks, actually, so you're outside the 2-week return period.

Feb 02, 2012 at 05:40 PM

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p.1 #13 · When do new lens announcements come out?

photoomaha wrote:
I just picked up the Bower 35 1.4 and have been amazed! Can't go wrong if you don't mind manual focus, which I happen to enjoy! If you want the Canon, I would at least wait a week. They do usually announce a lens or two when coming out with a new camera... It can't hurt to just see what it is, as long as you don't "need" it today.

yes, it can. the rebate ends saturday

Feb 02, 2012 at 05:46 PM

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p.1 #14 · When do new lens announcements come out?

Ian.Dobinson wrote:
Come on . The 200-400 has probably seen off any hopes of a mk2 100-400

Of course you are right, Ian. At 3-4 times the price and maybe double the weight of the 100-400, bet they'll sell like hotcakes.

Feb 02, 2012 at 05:47 PM

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p.1 #15 · When do new lens announcements come out?

Ian.Dobinson wrote:
will the existing 35L get any worse with the announcement of a new one ?

I like the version II Koolaid.

Feb 02, 2012 at 05:50 PM

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p.1 #16 · When do new lens announcements come out?

John_T wrote:
Is there a lens that is more overdue than the 100-400L?

...hope not.

Yes, the 50 1.4.

Feb 02, 2012 at 05:51 PM

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p.1 #17 · When do new lens announcements come out?

Oh boy! Can't wait!!

Feb 02, 2012 at 06:00 PM

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