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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#41
Re: Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II & EF 400 f/4 DO IS II To Begin Shipping This Week

Apparently I didn't pre-order early enough?:

Amazon, "Ordered on November 10, 2014 "

As of now:

"Not yet shipped
Delivery estimate: We need a little more time to provide you with a good estimate. We'll notify you via e-mail as soon as we have an estimated delivery date."
 
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#43
Wednesday is the day!

It would have been nice to have it tomorrow but next week will do just fine. I bought from Hunt's in Massachusetts and they shipped it today. I have a few tests to do with the old 100-400 first anyway.
 
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#44
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Jane said:
Got my shipping notice from B&H tonight. Now I wish I'd paid for next day delivery ;). It'll be a long weekend!
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I didn't pull the trigger on the pre-order until Thanksgiving, and I got a notice from B&H this morning stating that mine is still in backorder status :(. Would love to know if anyone sees it listed as "in stock" at any online retailer so I can cancel my B&H order and get it here before Christmas.
 
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#45
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:
Apparently I didn't pre-order early enough?:

Amazon, "Ordered on November 10, 2014 "

As of now:

"Not yet shipped
Delivery estimate: We need a little more time to provide you with a good estimate. We'll notify you via e-mail as soon as we have an estimated delivery date."
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Same for me except I ordered on the 11th. Hopefully the big A will get some processed today.
 
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#48
Re: Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II & EF 400 f/4 DO IS II To Begin Shipping This Week

I order the 100-400L II from Adorama on November 15th, and I just got an email that they're shipping it to me today.
 
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#49
Re: Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II & EF 400 f/4 DO IS II To Begin Shipping This Week

Canon Store shows the lens in stock with free overnight shipping through the end of December. It's tempting... could put a dent in the bonus.
 
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#50
Re: Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II & EF 400 f/4 DO IS II To Begin Shipping This Week

dcm said:
Canon Store shows the lens in stock with free overnight shipping through the end of December. It's tempting... could put a dent in the bonus.
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Thanks!!! I cancelled on Amazon and decided to take advantage! Thanks for spreading the word, I owe ya beer!!
 
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#51
Re: Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II & EF 400 f/4 DO IS II To Begin Shipping This Week

Just received a strange email from Canon Direct apologizing because there has been a change in the expected delivery date. It is now expected to ship December 12th (today), instead of December 29th. Bummer!
 
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#52
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Haven't seen anyone say they've got their Amazon pre-order yet. Credit card showing a large pending transaction which I take to mean Amazon have requested funds and are about to dispatch my new lens. Living in hope!
 
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#53
Re: Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II & EF 400 f/4 DO IS II To Begin Shipping This Week

I never saw anything from my Amazon preorder so last night another Amazon seller had one so I ordered it and cancelled the original, supposed to ship Monday. I will wait and see.
 
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#56
Re: Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II & EF 400 f/4 DO IS II To Begin Shipping This Week

My wife and I are both into wildlife and bird photography. She keeps taking my EF400 f/5.6L and I and up using my EF 70-300L. I have been debating whether to buy another EF400 f/5.6 or the new 100-400 Zoom. I really like the EF400 f/5.6 however I was hesitant to buy a duplicate lens. Also the EF400 has a long minimum focus. Finally pulled the trigger on the new zoom this morning due to IS, shorter minimum focus and versatility. If it is as sharp as the 400 I will be a happy camper. Just hope that Adorama doesn't surprise me with a back order.
 
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#57
Re: 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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He everyone! As a fortunate new owner of this lens, I just wanted to point a few things out that others might be interested in.

For those of you that want to put an arca swiss lens plate on the new 100-400, just a note that the wimberley lens plates with the anti twist nubs will kinda sorta but not really work. Here are some pics:

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As you can see, there isn't a flat shoulder for the anti twist nubs to rest upon comfortably. It'll still work but you might be marring the surface a little. Also, on the base of the foot there are 2 holes. One is for a 1/4" screw while the other isn't. That other hole is smaller so I don't know if there are other lens plates that have something for that. Most manufacturers just use two or more 1/4" screws for their longer plates in terms of anti twist.

Anyway, hope this info helps. I've contacted Really Right Stuff and as of now, they don't intend on making a lens foot for this lens unless demand is high. I'm talking about the one that replaces the Canon foot and attaches directly to the collar. Contact them and let them know you want one if you're interested.
 
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#59
Re: Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II & EF 400 f/4 DO IS II To Begin Shipping This Week

Adorama shipped the lens last night. Now I just need to wait until UPS delivers in on Thursday. Not much out there from people who have already received their lens. Was hoping to hear some initial impressions.
 
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#60
Re: Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II & EF 400 f/4 DO IS II To Begin Shipping This Week

Got mine yesterday afternoon. Cloudy grey day today. I hope to get out and play with it a little bit tomorrow. Curious about the 1.4x results, as well. Will post some pics and share my thought, but the lens plate issue does have me scratching my head. I will probably use a generic plate for a while and see if anyone designs a specific one for this lens.
 
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