Frustrating here in the USA, but checking Canon Australia, looks like these lenses are available. Maybe it's USA stores and consumers having the problem? Between infrastructure and economic woes, maybe our market is just not a priority now? Also, our European friends frequently point out that lenses seem to be priced lower in the USA...To be fair, Canon has had problems keeping up with demand. They released 4 desirable FF lenses in 2023: 100-300/2.8, 24-105/2.8 Z, 200-800, and 10-20/4. I just checked and as of right now, none of them are in stock at any of Canon USA Online Store, B&H, or Adorama.
Another Japanese company, Honda, still sells lawnmowers in most countries, but have discontinued shipping new ones to the USA, citing regulatory headaches. (California was a big market for them, but gas mowers are now banned there...)
I'm simply suggesting that Canon might be putting out enough lenses, though not a surplus, and the USA is not a top priority at this time.
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