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I'm not sure if everyone here trolls Craigslist, but a Canon 70-200 F/4L popped up in the last day or so for $450. The ad says it was bought new in '06 and comes with everything. Location is Oshawa.

This is the cheapest I've seen this lens in a long time. Considering the general quality of the shots that come out of most copies, anyone who is considering one would be crazy not to jump on it.
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I guess he's pretty desperate
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if it sounds too good to be true it probably is...
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if it sounds too good to be true it probably is...


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$550 is the avg I see.... $450 means they want a no nonesense, quick sale. I visit craigslist quite often.

I would say its NOT too good to be true.
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do these sell at all? with the IS version I doubt that very many people would opt for one of these
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do these sell at all? with the IS version I doubt that very many people would opt for one of these


Yes, they do. The IS version is easily twice the price on the used market.
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It's a good lens for studio. Shoot at f/8 and with strobes, no one needs IS.
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if you have a studio you probably already have the 2.8 :lol:
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I have the IS version and have used it for shooting sprint cars under the lights. Just crank up the ISO as needed and I can make 16x20's.

It is a nice light lens for travel and backpacking, thats for sure.
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this was my first L lens 2 years ago and it's still one of my fav lens... very sharp at f4 and very cheap... i paid 500 for mines back then

i wish i kept mines for traveling when the 2.8 is too big to carry around...
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StE823 wrote:
this was my first L lens 2 years ago and it's still one of my fav lens... very sharp at f4 and very cheap... i paid 500 for mines back then

i wish i kept mines for traveling when the 2.8 is too big to carry around...


Same boat...I have the 2.8 IS I and it is HEAVY. I miss the the weight of the F4 when travelling.
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Jlax wrote:
StE823 wrote:
this was my first L lens 2 years ago and it's still one of my fav lens... very sharp at f4 and very cheap... i paid 500 for mines back then

i wish i kept mines for traveling when the 2.8 is too big to carry around...


Same boat...I have the 2.8 IS I and it is HEAVY. I miss the the weight of the F4 when travelling.

now i just bring my 135L instead of my 2.8is for travelling lol...
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I have this lens - F4 Non IS and it is superb - arguably the best bang for your buck in an L lens. I don't see myself ever selling this lens .. unless I switch brands altogether. :)
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13inches wrote:
I'm not sure if everyone here trolls Craigslist, but a Canon 70-200 F/4L popped up in the last day or so for $450. The ad says it was bought new in '06 and comes with everything. Location is Oshawa.

This is the cheapest I've seen this lens in a long time. Considering the general quality of the shots that come out of most copies, anyone who is considering one would be crazy not to jump on it.


Ask for the serial number. If the seller is unwilling to reveal it, assume the item is stolen. We have had rented items stolen from us and re-sold on forums like Craigslist and Kijiji.
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