Canon Discontinues products

[Andy90]

According to Canon Rumours, Canon have officially discontinued the following items

Canon Speedlite 580EX II
Canon EF 24 f/2.8
Canon EF 28 f/2.8
Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L

From what I gather the EF 24-70 f/2.8L is already difficult to source. As for the others, the biggest loss will be the Speedlite 580EX II.

Whilst the newer 24 and 28mm will probably be an improvement over their older and optically inferior predecessor, its a shame that Canon have seen fit to hike the prices of the 600EX and 24-70 MKII

 

[Andy90]

I think Canon need to look at their pricing, the premiums for the new equipment are ridiculous.

Unless they've inflated the price of the 600EX and the 24-70 Mk II to 'pursuade' people to purchase the 580EX and 24-70 MK I and will drop the 60EX and 24-70 MK II to be a little more in line with their older versions?