WTF Amazon?

[Truman42]

Amazon is charging almost 2 grand for a 70-200mm 2.8 IS. Many months ago, it was down to around $1400...Does anyone know why the prices have gone up on all their camera equip. and when will it go down again?

 

[Peter Galbavy]

Just keep watching the Yen...

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[JoeyBowman]

See them on craigslist all the time in the $1500 range.

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[N1LSS]

Who really knows with amazon, there prices move up and down so quickly. Could even be a "typo"

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[cmaxwell23]

I noticed that almost all Canon lenses have gone up in price. I was just able to (easily) sell my 1 year used 100 Macro and 24-105L for about the same that I bought them for. I suspect I could have gotten even more than I paid for them if I really tried...

 

[comeon]

dont remember it ever being that low unless you were looking at the non-IS version ..

b&h is the same kind of money ...and they run that range here in canada as well

 

[Dave In LA]

don't blame amazon....B&H is over $2k, as are many others

here's a like new used for $1500
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/811338
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[Jun2]

Lens is hard currency. Dollar is not.

 

[tocar]

It's $1780 at Canoga camera. It's believe it's mostly on supply and demand that the price fluctuates.

 

[Barugon]

Amazon is charging almost 2 grand for a 70-200mm 2.8 IS. Many months ago, it was down to around $1400...Does anyone know why the prices have gone up on all their camera equip. and when will it go down again?

The 70-200mm f/2.8L IS has always been around $1,800. I've seen it on sale for $1,700 but not $1,400 (unless you're talking about the non-IS version, a used lens or a scam).

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[rickso]

Amazon is great, what to watch out for is there third party resellers ,$3008.00 for a 35L, (all about electronics) and they even had the 70-200 at 4K

I sent an email to amazon complaining about these scam resellers,but I only buy from Amazon if they have stock

 

[Marmelder]

I do that too. I will buy from Amazon when THEY are filling the order, not a third party. I know they're not all bad but I've have my share of bad experiences when dealing with 3rd parties so I tend to shy away now. OTOH, it's been smooth sailing to date with my direct Amazon purchases.

 

[dashogun]

I got tired of Amazon's and BH's prices so I just bought the 2.8 IS E+ used from Adorama for 1499.

 

[rickso]

good for you, enjoy your new lense

 

[trueserve]

The 70-200mm f/2.8L IS has always been around $1,800. I've seen it on sale for $1,700 but not $1,400 (unless you're talking about the non-IS version, a used lens or a scam).

I got mine for $1450. After m$ cashback and a low percentage back on the credit card, the final price came to $1325 new for mine.

I did have to send it back due to obvious issues though, so tack on another $25 for shipping and a two week wait time and it still comes to $1350 + two weeks. I'm very impressed with the one I have now, and bought it because I knew the price was only going to go up.