Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II & EF 400 f/4 DO IS II To Begin Shipping This Week

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<p>The brand new and highly anticipated Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II will begin shipping on Friday, December 12, 2014 from various USA retailers. We expect to see a few start shipping a bit earlier in Asia. We’re told initial stock levels are going to be quite high to match the preorder numbers. B&H Photo, Adorama and Amazon all ship preorders on a first come, first serve basis. We’ve heard reports of sites claiming their preorders get front of the line treatment from the big retailers, which simply isn’t true.</p>
<p><strong><strong><strong>Preorder EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II $2199: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1092632-REG/canon_9524b002_ef_100_400mm_f_4_5_5_6l_is.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/CA1004002U.html?KBID=64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PF39PEY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00PF39PEY&linkCode=as2&tag=canorumo-20&linkId=DR7JYMNZQZ4LVBHE" target="_blank">Amazon</a></strong></strong></strong></p>
<p>The Canon EF 400 f/4 DO IS II is also scheduled to start shipping on Friday, December 12, 2014 from US retailers. We don’t know how many of these are going to be out there or how long preorder lists currently are.</p>
<p><strong>Preorder Canon EF 400 f/4 DO IS II $6899: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1081814-REG/canon_8404b002_ef_400mm_f_4_do.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/CA40042U.html?KBID=64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NI3C8A6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00NI3C8A6&linkCode=as2&tag=canorumo-20&linkId=6TNTRNPLCUNXZTHB" target="_blank">Amazon</a></strong></p>
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Re: Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II & EF 400 f/4 DO IS II To Begin Shipping This Week

The 400 DO could be one heck of a sharp lightweight big prime - being Canon's second stab at it.

I mean an ultra sharp 400 and a very good 560 with 1.4X TC - probably far better than the 300/2.8II at 600 with 2xTC.

We shall see in due course.....
 
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Can't wait. I pre-ordered right away as I miss my version 1. This and the 7D2 should make a great handheld birding combo.
 
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oooh... have they let/encouraged anybody respectable to review the DO yet? Not that I've looked for any reviews - but if this isn't the place to post a lazy stream of conciousness and hand over efforting responsibilities I don't know where is!

Don't worry, 400mm f/5.6L, I still love you. lots. for now.
 
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We’re told initial stock levels are going to be quite high to match the preorder numbers.

Hopefully the email that Adorama sent me saying it was backordered was just a precautionary one and mine will ship Friday as well :-[
 
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I have a good feeling about this one...

a lot of quality reach....especially with a 1.4x TC... in a small package
that can actually be carried for a long walk...
I guess I will take this over the sigma 150-600

my tamron sp pro 1.4x gave up nothing on my 70-
200 II...
I have a feeling it will do the same or better here...

close focus sold me on this....
walk the town ...flowers birds...no problemo


possibly a NEW 16-35 f4 I.S. and this lens .... maybe my sigma 35 1.4.....
really have a lot covered

or the 24-105 and 100-400 (560)
is a very compact quality kit IMO....

the 500 diopter and polarizer both fit this...
tubes....get really useful now

wish a review would pop up
lenstip or Photozone....or SLR gear....would be best for me..

this means a new bag for me...a new backpack...
my lowepro is 7 yrs old...what a great bag ...not worn out... just worn ...down

......
the MTFs look pretty good but we need a solid review ASAP....
 
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Re: Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II & EF 400 f/4 DO IS II To Begin Shipping This Week

Khufu said:
oooh... have they let/encouraged anybody respectable to review the DO yet? Not that I've looked for any reviews - but if this isn't the place to post a lazy stream of conciousness and hand over efforting responsibilities I don't know where is!

Don't worry, 400mm f/5.6L, I still love you. lots. for now.
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Check out Petkal on Fred Miranda. He just received his (In Canada), and has posted a few first photos. He is a excellent photographer, and will be upgrading his posts from the original shots which were hurried.

I'd rather read his experiences than a Canon Maker of Light.

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1334407
 
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People should be aware that the opening 3 images he posted were a joke he played. I called him out on it after a few people lost their minds, and he posted a really sweet Mallard image. For some reason the Mallard image (was at bottom of page two) is not up, so my further comments don't have an image to relate back to.
But yes, he is a terrific photographer very experienced in the ways of Canon Supertele photos, anyone interested in this lens should follow that thread.
 
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Re: Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II & EF 400 f/4 DO IS II To Begin Shipping This Week

Plainsman said:
The 400 DO could be one heck of a sharp lightweight big prime - being Canon's second stab at it.

I mean an ultra sharp 400 and a very good 560 with 1.4X TC - probably far better than the 300/2.8II at 600 with 2xTC.

We shall see in due course.....
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At 560, it is rather unlikely to be "far better than the 300/2.8II at 600" because the 300x2 is only slightly behind the native 600. I was toying with ordering the 400 DO II but think the 300 with the 10-400mm II will be more flexible and generally useful. But, if the 400 at x 2 is good, I might change my mind.

Shipping of the 100-400 in the UK will be in two batches - late Dec and early Jan.
 
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Re: Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II & EF 400 f/4 DO IS II To Begin Shipping This Week

Plainsman said:
The 400 DO could be one heck of a sharp lightweight big prime - being Canon's second stab at it.

I mean an ultra sharp 400 and a very good 560 with 1.4X TC - probably far better than the 300/2.8II at 600 with 2xTC.

We shall see in due course.....
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I think this might be a but optimistic. Even if canon finally created a good optical formula for the 400 DO, there is not much to compel someone to buy this lens unless its a "perfect" fit for your kit.

The 300 costs less, only weighs a tiny bit more, plays very well with both the 1.4 and the 2.0, and gives you the ability of f2.8 at 300mm when you need it.
 
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Canon1 said:
I think this might be a but optimistic. Even if canon finally created a good optical formula for the 400 DO, there is not much to compel someone to buy this lens unless its a "perfect" fit for your kit.

The 300 costs less, only weighs a tiny bit more, plays very well with both the 1.4 and the 2.0, and gives you the ability of f2.8 at 300mm when you need it.
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For sports, maybe, but if you're doing wildlife/bird photography, the first thing you do with the 300 2.8 is slap a 1.4x on it which converts it into (more or less) the 400 4.0. So if the 400 is as sharp as the 300, you might as well start from there and have room for more teleconverters at the upper end. It is a shame about the price, though, as it's going to be mighty hard to justify the extra $5000 if the new 100-400 takes teleconverters well.
 
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Re: Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II & EF 400 f/4 DO IS II To Begin Shipping This Week

DanN said:
Canon1 said:
I think this might be a but optimistic. Even if canon finally created a good optical formula for the 400 DO, there is not much to compel someone to buy this lens unless its a "perfect" fit for your kit.

The 300 costs less, only weighs a tiny bit more, plays very well with both the 1.4 and the 2.0, and gives you the ability of f2.8 at 300mm when you need it.
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For sports, maybe, but if you're doing wildlife/bird photography, the first thing you do with the 300 2.8 is slap a 1.4x on it which converts it into (more or less) the 400 4.0. So if the 400 is as sharp as the 300, you might as well start from there and have room for more teleconverters at the upper end. It is a shame about the price, though, as it's going to be mighty hard to justify the extra $5000 if the new 100-400 takes teleconverters well.
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I am a wildlife/bird photographer and find that I most use my 300 w/out converters for large mammals (deer, moose, etc) and I use it with tc's for smaller mammals and birds. I also do most of my shooting in low light so f2.8 is a must.

I may be proven wrong (I hope I am) but my instincts tell me that the 300ii+1.4xiii will be sharper than the 400 DO at f4.

Totally agree about the price. Way too high IMO for we are likely to get (same problem as the original 400 DO)
 
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I pre-ordered with Amazon the day it was announced; does anyone know if really they get theirs from B&H / Adorama anyways, or does Canon ship to some giant Amazon/sweatshop/warehouse?

"This item has not yet been released."

Maybe they're more conservative / don't wish to speculate on ship dates yet?

I nearly pulled the trigger on the F2.8 300mm II, but I'm going to see how this 100-400 treats me first...Unlike everyone else on these forums, I'm not pulling down $100k+ from bird photos. :P
 
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It had better be good...

since they've been promising it forever. I've been through three of the old version to get a good one. We'll be going to Bosqué del Apache early next month so there should be time to make sure everything works by then. I'm still not selling the old one until I see some positive results from the new version.
 
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Re: Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II & EF 400 f/4 DO IS II To Begin Shipping This Week

markesc said:
I pre-ordered with Amazon the day it was announced; does anyone know if really they get theirs from B&H / Adorama anyways, or does Canon ship to some giant Amazon/sweatshop/warehouse?

"This item has not yet been released."

Maybe they're more conservative / don't wish to speculate on ship dates yet?

I nearly pulled the trigger on the F2.8 300mm II, but I'm going to see how this 100-400 treats me first...Unlike everyone else on these forums, I'm not pulling down $100k+ from bird photos. :P
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Amazon buys lenses from Canon, they are a authorized dealer. There are other authorized dealers selling on Amazon as well.

Amazon has multiple warehouses around the USA and the world. Items are ordered for shipping to key warehouses. I've been selling one of my products on Amazon Prime, so I just shipped boxes full to three warehouses this morning.

My experience with buying from Amazon for new pro level products has not been good. They get products sometimes 1-2 months after other sellers, but that seems to be changing.

B&H gets huge numbers of orders, and sometimes has problems filling them all. I've always received my orders filled on the first day from Adorama, so I stick with what works for me.

I also buy from a local dealer, but he will not take a product back if I'm unhappy with it (He can't afford to), so when I order a new product that is a bit of a unknown, I order from someone with a 30 day return policy.
 
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