Best lens ever. OOS everywhere!

bigdealz said:The Imaging World also has it for $1499 after IR and the offer Live 4% off bringing the total to $1439.04, no tax except NY and free shipping. http://www.theimagingworld.com/Lenses/Canon/CAN702002_8.htm The show backordered, however I ordered it yesterday and it shipped today.

After checking out the ResellerRating on The Imaging World, they sound like a great new company that I would have no issues buying from. Was ready to order from them (it's now 1519.95), but figured I would call my standby B&H that has it at 1599.99 after the $200 instant rebate to see if they would pricematch. Guy put me on hold for a couple minutes after looking them up on ResellerRating himself to ensure they were a legit company to talk to the price match department. Came back and said the absolute best they could do for me was $50 (instead of the full $80 price match) and they would be making absolutely no money on the lens. So looks like I'll be ordering from The Imaging World after all.

Qty Part No Name Options Price Total
--- ----------- ---------------- ------- --------- ---------
1 CAN702002.8 Canon 70-200 2.8 $1,519.95 $1,519.95

Sub Total : $1,519.95
Shipping Type : Ground
Shipping : $0.00
Tax : $0.00
Total : $1,519.95

$1,519.95 - $53.20 savings Cash Back = 1466.75

Shananigans said:After checking out the ResellerRating on The Imaging World, they sound like a great new company that I would have no issues buying from. Was ready to order from them (it's now 1519.95), but figured I would call my standby B&H that has it at 1599.99 after the $200 instant rebate to see if they would pricematch. Guy put me on hold for a couple minutes after looking them up on ResellerRating himself to ensure they were a legit company to talk to the price match department. Came back and said the absolute best they could do for me was $50 (instead of the full $80 price match) and they would be making absolutely no money on the lens. So looks like I'll be ordering from The Imaging World after all. Qty Part No Name Options Price Total --- ----------- ---------------- ------- --------- --------- 1 CAN702002.8 Canon 70-200 2.8 $1,519.95 $1,519.95 Sub Total : $1,519.95 Shipping Type : Ground Shipping : $0.00 Tax : $0.00 Total : $1,519.95 $1,519.95 - $53.20 savings Cash Back = 1466.75

Shananigans,

How did you get the $53.20 Cash Back from The Imaging World. I do not see them listed on the Fat Wallet website as a Cash Back Store.

whitney07 said:OK Folks,

Found the lens at Jersey Shore Digital for $1449. The site has a reseller rating of 9.32/10 which is OK. They were a recommended store from Amazon.com website. Does anyone have any experience with this store. They seem to be legit. How do I make sure I am not getting a Gray market lens? They do have a 21 day return policy with a 10% restocking fee.

There were however 2 options for the lens. One with a steel mount and another without. Does anyone have any idea what thet steel mount is about. I have never come across a steel mount advertised for this lens on any standard website like bhphotovideo.com

Option with plastic mount: http://www.jerseyshoredigital.com/products.asp?dept_id=10289&pro...

Option with Steel Mount: http://www.jerseyshoredigital.com/products.asp?dept_id=10289&pro...

thanks,
-whitney07

There's no such thing as a plastic mount Canon L lens. Stay away from this place.

ha, it's 1249.99 at Dell

Link

am i missing something?

hd said:ha, it's 1249.99 at Dell

Link

am i missing something?

Yes, the "IS" (Image Stabilization) part.

whitney07 said:Shananigans said:After checking out the ResellerRating on The Imaging World, they sound like a great new company that I would have no issues buying from. Was ready to order from them (it's now 1519.95), but figured I would call my standby B&H that has it at 1599.99 after the $200 instant rebate to see if they would pricematch. Guy put me on hold for a couple minutes after looking them up on ResellerRating himself to ensure they were a legit company to talk to the price match department. Came back and said the absolute best they could do for me was $50 (instead of the full $80 price match) and they would be making absolutely no money on the lens. So looks like I'll be ordering from The Imaging World after all. Qty Part No Name Options Price Total --- ----------- ---------------- ------- --------- --------- 1 CAN702002.8 Canon 70-200 2.8 $1,519.95 $1,519.95 Sub Total : $1,519.95 Shipping Type : Ground Shipping : $0.00 Tax : $0.00 Total : $1,519.95 $1,519.95 - $53.20 savings Cash Back = 1466.75

Shananigans,

How did you get the $53.20 Cash Back from The Imaging World. I do not see them listed on the Fat Wallet website as a Cash Back Store.

It wasn't fat cash, it was the Live thing (Bing.com)

good deal green

garycoleman said:I just received mine from The Imaging World on eBay. It comes out to $1298 after the eBay coupon and bing Cash Back

for IS ?!

garycoleman said:

yes of course f/2.8 IS

$1519
-$100 eBay coupon
-$121 Bing CashBack
= $1298

How do you get a e-bay coupon?

The price is now $1639 so with paypal and bing Cash Back there will be a 8% discount. That brings the price to $1507.88. A week or so back the price was $1519. Is that when you pulled the trigger on this?