mas24 wrote:
Perhaps you should check Canon USA website for a refurbished one. That is, if no one has one to sell you right away. As for the extra weight of the f2.8 vs the f4. That wouldn't be be a factor for me. The f2.8 is one excellent lens. Good luck.
Thank you very much.........I have checked Canon USA and the refurbs are out of stock...so I thought I would check here. As I get older, the weight seems to becoming more of a factor than I really want to admit....but alas...I must.