Canon 50mm f1.8 discontinued?

Steep · 02-10-2005, 17:35

Rumours of the above on DPReview forums, Jessops saying stock is marked as discontinued etc. I doubt they'll get rid of such a good selling lens so maybe it will be upgraded but just in case, if you want one go get it now.

SammyC · 02-10-2005, 17:57

I doubt they'll get rid of such a popular lens format. They'll bring a Mk. III I'm sure.

Saying that, obviously the Mk. I is the best one to get.... lol

02-10-2005, 18:13

Yeah but how much will the MkIII be?

***Steve*** · 02-10-2005, 18:51

It is still listed on the Canon UK site...read into that what you will.

http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Prod...EF_50mm_f18II/

If they are discontinuing it, I am sure its only because of a replacement is around the corner. I have no official inside information though.

Bachs · 02-10-2005, 19:09

Trust my luck :icon_eek:
I've got my second order for it in after 7dayshop pulled the Canon plug.
Been waiting 2 weeks now

***Steve*** · 02-10-2005, 19:14

7 day are no longer carrying any Canon lenses mate

I would cancel your order and buy elsewhere while you can just incase they (Canon) are stopping production.

Joe T · 02-10-2005, 19:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve

7 day are no longer carrying any Canon lenses mate

I would cancel your order and buy elsewhere while you can just incase they (Canon) are stopping production.

I think thats what he meant - he has an order in elsewhere now that 7day have stopped selling Canon gear.

Bachs · 02-10-2005, 19:32

Yes that is what I meant. The new order is through the company I work for via Sangers, who don't stock it so they wait until they have a sufficient quantity order to order from Canon.

Ain't looking good is it?

***Steve*** · 02-10-2005, 19:35

Sorry, my bad.

No I must admit it is not looking good...if you really want one of these great lenses then I would pick one up at the first chance you get even if its a little more expensive than you have seen it elsewhere.

Joe T · 02-10-2005, 19:48

Maybe try the 'bay?

Steep · 02-10-2005, 19:57

onestopdigital seem to have them, reasonable price too.

***Steve*** · 02-10-2005, 20:00

Warehouse Express are showing it still but the price is a little steep...

Canon EF50mm f1.8 II (52mm) £73

EDIT Onestop is probably a better bet

SammyC · 03-10-2005, 09:38

Try a few local second hand camera shops, that's where I got my one from.

Matty · 03-10-2005, 10:12

Steve is right, Onestop look the best option at the moment

**stepheno** · 03-10-2005, 11:57

Reading this makes me glad I picked up a Mk1 when I did.

regards

Bachs · 21-10-2005, 18:45

Mine arrived this morning..£61 from Sangers via the company.

Dainty innit? :lol:

***Steve*** · 21-10-2005, 19:48

Yeah its feels quite small and insignificant in the flesh, after seeing all the pictures and reading the hipe I was quite dissapointed when mine arrived, luckily the quality it produces lived up to all that I had read.

I am glad you finally managed to get one Bachs, especially after all the hassel you had with 7dayshop.

Warspite · 21-10-2005, 22:05

As soon as I saw this thread I searched high and low for some but none seemed to be in stock, just on the off chance the girlfriend phoned the local Jessops and they had a MKI 2nd hand (perfect condition) for £43, lets just say I'm happy

02-10-2005, 17:35	#1 (permalink)
Steep Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inverness Posts: 964	Canon 50mm f1.8 discontinued? Rumours of the above on DPReview forums, Jessops saying stock is marked as discontinued etc. I doubt they'll get rid of such a good selling lens so maybe it will be upgraded but just in case, if you want one go get it now.

02-10-2005, 17:57	#2 (permalink)
SammyC Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,466	I doubt they'll get rid of such a popular lens format. They'll bring a Mk. III I'm sure. Saying that, obviously the Mk. I is the best one to get.... lol

02-10-2005, 18:13	#3 (permalink)
Marcel Posts: n/a	Yeah but how much will the MkIII be?

02-10-2005, 18:51	#4 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,460	It is still listed on the Canon UK site...read into that what you will. http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Prod...EF_50mm_f18II/ If they are discontinuing it, I am sure its only because of a replacement is around the corner. I have no official inside information though.

02-10-2005, 19:09	#5 (permalink)
Bachs Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Montrose NE Scotland Posts: 919	Trust my luck :icon_eek: I've got my second order for it in after 7dayshop pulled the Canon plug. Been waiting 2 weeks now

02-10-2005, 19:14	#6 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,460	7 day are no longer carrying any Canon lenses mate I would cancel your order and buy elsewhere while you can just incase they (Canon) are stopping production.

02-10-2005, 19:32	#8 (permalink)
Bachs Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Montrose NE Scotland Posts: 919	Yes that is what I meant. The new order is through the company I work for via Sangers, who don't stock it so they wait until they have a sufficient quantity order to order from Canon. Ain't looking good is it?

02-10-2005, 19:35	#9 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,460	Sorry, my bad. No I must admit it is not looking good...if you really want one of these great lenses then I would pick one up at the first chance you get even if its a little more expensive than you have seen it elsewhere.

02-10-2005, 19:48	#10 (permalink)
Joe T Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Amersham, Bucks Posts: 978	Maybe try the 'bay?

02-10-2005, 19:57	#11 (permalink)
Steep Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inverness Posts: 964	onestopdigital seem to have them, reasonable price too.

02-10-2005, 20:00	#12 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,460	Warehouse Express are showing it still but the price is a little steep... Canon EF50mm f1.8 II (52mm) £73 EDIT Onestop is probably a better bet

03-10-2005, 09:38	#13 (permalink)
SammyC Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,466	Try a few local second hand camera shops, that's where I got my one from.

03-10-2005, 10:12	#14 (permalink)
Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	Steve is right, Onestop look the best option at the moment

03-10-2005, 11:57	#15 (permalink)
stepheno Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,840	Reading this makes me glad I picked up a Mk1 when I did. regards

21-10-2005, 18:45	#16 (permalink)
Bachs Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Montrose NE Scotland Posts: 919	Mine arrived this morning..£61 from Sangers via the company. Dainty innit? :lol:

21-10-2005, 19:48	#17 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,460	Yeah its feels quite small and insignificant in the flesh, after seeing all the pictures and reading the hipe I was quite dissapointed when mine arrived, luckily the quality it produces lived up to all that I had read. I am glad you finally managed to get one Bachs, especially after all the hassel you had with 7dayshop.

21-10-2005, 22:05	#18 (permalink)
Warspite Feet under the table Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Newcastle Sunderland Middlesbrough (UK) Posts: 1,736	As soon as I saw this thread I searched high and low for some but none seemed to be in stock, just on the off chance the girlfriend phoned the local Jessops and they had a MKI 2nd hand (perfect condition) for £43, lets just say I'm happy