An interesting and unexpected outcome of posting the list of Canon Spring 2009 Rebates here is that my server log provides a sort of informal poll of what is popular among the items eligible for the rebate. (No, I cannot tell who clicks what – only what gets clicked and how many times…)
So far the EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS seems to be the most popular. I can see why, not only is it a very good and very useful lens, but it seems to be an object of desire for quite a few Canon shooters.
I was surprised to see that the second-most-clicked lens is the EF 200mm f/2 IS L lens. Given the price of this lens a lot of photographers must be doing quite well right now… or else everyone just wants to take a look and gawk at the price! (I know that I sure cannot afford that lens!)
I would have to agree with you about the 70-200 f/2.8 L IS, up until recently it was the object of my desire. Having now bought one, the quality of the lens is superb and it has added another dimension to the band photography I do for friends. Being able to take close up shots of the drummer in low light without having to be sat on knee makes my life easier :)
Glenn: I’ve been getting along pretty nicely with my non-IS f/4, but then I most often shoot this lens from the tripod. There are, indeed, times when I wish I had that extra stop and IS!
Dan