Global L Lens Shortage??

[Handoogies]

I currently live in Shanghai on assignment, and I am looking for a 24-70 2.8. They are sold out EVERYWHERE! Same for the 50mm prime, 85mm, and a couple more. When I say sold out I mean even the equivalent of Amazon here don't carry them, not to mention camera stores. Anyone with info on this? Japan Tsunami related I'm assuming? Even at B&H a few models are unavailable. B&H carries the 24-70 now, but shipping it here from them I would need to pay another 40% customs duties when the price of the lens is exactly the same here (if it were available).

Anyone know the deal?

 

[2WheelPhoto]

Perhaps check their version of pawn shops/craigslist/ebay for some used glass.

 

[Handoogies]

Too many dishonest vendors passing off real new lenses, I would stay away from 2nd hand sellers even more! The Chinese have already made a clone of the not yet announced iPhone5!

 

[Big Mike]

Japan Tsunami related I'm assuming?

That would be my guess.

 

[pixilstudio]

well hopefully there is no shortage of that 70 200 is II ME WANT ONE

 

[Handoogies]

Ok folks. I just read on Canonrumors that the 24-70 II may be coming out in two weeks. If this is in fact true, it makes a lot of sense for them to phase down production on the current model. There has also been whispers that the new 24-70 will come with IS. ****. I guess I need to wait even longer just to be sure.

 

[2WheelPhoto]

I keep hearing several new products will be announced in a few weeks. Wonder what event is taking place?

 

[Dp-PARIS]

perhaps they will announce the new 24-70 with a 1DS IV - hope so

 

[Overread]

Canon rumours has had a 100% authentic rumour of a 100-400mm L MII for the last 9 years or so

They can rumour all they want, but honestly its nto until a few days before any release that any rumours might be reliable (and then its mostly just shop staff letting things slip a little early).

 

[Dp-PARIS]

Very true, though they posted a slip on the Canon website offering a guarantee for a 1Ds IV. Perhaps we are close

 

[Dp-PARIS]

I asked my Canon rep when they will release the 1Ds IV. I was told that the product investment lifecycle for return on investment for the 1DS III is/was 3 years. I have also been told that 2011 has not finished, so be patient. So I take it from the response that there will be a 1ds IV in 2011, or at least an announcement.

I hope so