When is Canon going to release this? We all know that it's the next logical step for them. How many of these do you think they would sell? At just about any price, too. Frankly, I'm getting tired of waiting. Although with my luck, the week I order one, they'll release the IS model.....

-- Colin Miller (ckmiller@pond.net), March 30, 2001

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It's not that bad Colin. My guess is it'll be released two or three weeks after you buy the current model. I, for one, wish you would just get on with it & buy the thing! Then I'll only have a few weeks to wait for the IS version. :~))

-- Jim Strutz (j.strutz@gci.net), March 30, 2001.

Don't think you'll have it that easy, Jim! I was waiting for you (or someone else) to buy one and start the cycle too.

I definitely realize how much less the old version will command on eBay or at KEH after the IS version comes out. On eBay right now, there's one at $940 with 6 days to go. Come on, 20% off gray market for a used item? That's ridiculous. I got my 40mm Bronica PE lens for 30% off in LN- condition with a hood! HA!!

-- Colin Miller (ckmiller@pond.net), March 30, 2001.

It's supply and demand. The 70-200/2.8L is very popular, so used ones command a high price. Similarly if sales of the lens are still good, Canon has little incentive to rush out an IS version. I'm sure it's on the list, but I've heard "good" rumors that (a) It will be released quite soon and (b) Canon aren't even thinking about it yet. Take your pick as to which one to believe.

-- Bob Atkins (bobatkins@hotmail.com), March 30, 2001.

be patient, danielson. i wouldn't want to buy one right away anyways. do you ever notice how overpriced stuff is when it first comes out. look at the prices of the eos 3 and the 70-200 f4 for just one year ago. They have dropped significantly--several hunded dollars. so many people are "itching" for this 70-200 I.S. that i'll bet it is going to be obscenely expensive when it first comes out-- like to the point where you could about have 2 of the non I.S. versions for the same price. and people will still shell out the cash, and canon will rake in huge profits, and.......well, maybe the extra depreciation is not a big deal to you. i can't wait to get one of the old versions for cheap though.

-- josh (josh@neb.rr.com), April 24, 2001.

If you need one right away, I think you should just go ahead and buy it. After all, if it serves your purpose (selling photos, etc) then it is worth every penny now. But if you don't earn your income from it, then the IS version is worth waiting for.

-- Tony (anthwo@hotmail.com), June 21, 2001.