Canon 200mm f1.8 value

[Bodley]

Think the canon 200mm f1.8 will hold any of their value if a new lens comes out @ 1.8. Any news of a new canon 200mm f1.8

Greg

[Andy]

Think the canon 200mm f1.8 will hold any of their value if a new lens comes out @ 1.8. Any news of a new canon 200mm f1.8

Greg

yup. even if they come out with a new 200, it'll prolly be a d.o... they're likely never to reproduce that glorious lead-filled optics of the 200 f/1.8 ever again :deal

[tlittleton]

What does the "DO" in "DO" lense specify?

[Andy]

What does the "DO" in "DO" lense specify?

diffractive optics (http://www.canon.com/do-info/)

[Bodley]

yup. even if they come out with a new 200, it'll prolly be a d.o... they're likely never to reproduce that glorious lead-filled optics of the 200 f/1.8 ever again :dealAndy, you should be getting a commission. :thumb This is the second item you've indirectly sold me in the last few weeks. (1.4II from windoze and 200mm f1.8:lust off FM board)

Greg

[Andy]

Andy, you should be getting a commission. :thumb This is the second item you've indirectly sold me in the last few weeks. (1.4II from windoze and 200mm f1.8:lust off FM board)

Greg

so, you bought mike hatam's ?

man, that's some sweet glass.

[Bodley]

so, you bought mike hatam's ?

man, that's some sweet glass.Yes, I'm trying to work out the logistics to get it this weekend. Take it you know Mike.

[Andy]

Yes, I'm trying to work out the logistics to get it this weekend. Take it you know Mike.

yup. he's in los gatos, coincidentally where i am right now :D he's a fine seller and his gear is impeccable. you'll get what he's advertising. enjoy your new lens!

[John Mueller]

Correct me if Im wrong,but I read or heard that Canon soon will not service this lens:dunno