One of Canon's popular DSLR workhorses has been discontinued. The Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM has been listed as discontinued on the Canon Japan website, as well as by several Japanese camera retailers. This do-it-all zoom lens was beloved by Canon DSLR shooters, so the announcement marks the end of an era.
With Canon's headquarters based in Tokyo, older gear is often first listed as discontinued in Japan. Canon USA currently lists the lens as in stock, though it's out-of-stock at Canon UK.
