Is the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens for sale anywhere currently?

[gregborkman]

I was hoping to pick it up from B&H but they're out at the moment and I don't want to pay sales tax for obvious reasons. Samy's usually has a sales tax free sale but i dont know when that is (im in Los Angeles). Anyone have any links to share?

I'd prefer a licensed dealer obviously but post what you have.

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

You may have to pre-order, or find a small dealer who has them. Right now, I doubt if waits are long, but all incoming shipments are pretty much sold out, and any extras sell out in a few minutes.

 

[Dylan777]

Canon US Authorized dealer in NY, no sale tax to CA, 10units ready to ship:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Canon-EF-100-400mm-f-4-5-5-6-L-IS-II-USM-Telephoto-Zoom-Lens-for-EOS-DSLR-Camera-/141504145366?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20f24de7d6

 

[e_honda]

I've mentioned it before and I don't know how many people actually took the advice, but Camera Canada (authorized dealer) has it in stock. With the strong US dollar, I got mine for about $270 less (with the shipping) than the list price at B&H, Adorama, etc......All you have to do is call them up and ask them to send you a Paypal invoice in US dollars.

They delivered it to me in California in about 5 days, IIRC. It comes packaged exactly the same way the US version would come. This was basically a holiday rebate without having to fill out any forms. I couldn't be happier.

 

[rocksubculture]

I was lucky and also picked one up from Camera Canada for $1,929 US (brand new with USA warranty card) shipped to California.

Jason

 

[Hjalmarg1]

I was hoping to pick it up from B&H but they're out at the moment and I don't want to pay sales tax for obvious reasons. Samy's usually has a sales tax free sale but i dont know when that is (im in Los Angeles). Anyone have any links to share?

I'd prefer a licensed dealer obviously but post what you have.

Adorama has this lens in stock ready for shipping.

 

[gregborkman]

I was lucky and also picked one up from Camera Canada for $1,929 US (brand new with USA warranty card) shipped to California.

Jason

I've mentioned it before and I don't know how many people actually took the advice, but Camera Canada (authorized dealer) has it in stock. With the strong US dollar, I got mine for about $270 less (with the shipping) than the list price at B&H, Adorama, etc......All you have to do is call them up and ask them to send you a Paypal invoice in US dollars.

They delivered it to me in California in about 5 days, IIRC. It comes packaged exactly the same way the US version would come. This was basically a holiday rebate without having to fill out any forms. I couldn't be happier.

Question about Camera Canada, I know they're an authorized dealer (Edit: actually now I'm not sure...Second Edit: ok ive confirmed it they're listed as Forest City Images Centre Ltd. and have the same address) but is it tricky when it comes to registering the lens with Canon USA?

 

[swldstn]

Just saw B&H is shipping mine today, April 13th. According to their website they are in stock. How many they have is unknown.

 

[gregborkman]

Just saw B&H is shipping mine today, April 13th. According to their website they are in stock. How many they have is unknown.

Already have it listed as out of stock/preorder again. This lens is selling like hotcakes.

 

[mackguyver]

I was lucky and also picked one up from Camera Canada for $1,929 US (brand new with USA warranty card) shipped to California.

Jason

I've mentioned it before and I don't know how many people actually took the advice, but Camera Canada (authorized dealer) has it in stock. With the strong US dollar, I got mine for about $270 less (with the shipping) than the list price at B&H, Adorama, etc......All you have to do is call them up and ask them to send you a Paypal invoice in US dollars.

They delivered it to me in California in about 5 days, IIRC. It comes packaged exactly the same way the US version would come. This was basically a holiday rebate without having to fill out any forms. I couldn't be happier.

Question about Camera Canada, I know they're an authorized dealer (Edit: actually now I'm not sure...Second Edit: ok ive confirmed it they're listed as Forest City Images Centre Ltd. and have the same address) but is it tricky when it comes to registering the lens with Canon USA?

No issue unless it is only for sale in Canada or has a Canada only warranty card, which only the 1D bodies have, as far as I'm aware. All other products have North America warranty cards.

I bought a 1D X and sent it in for warranty repair recently, with my Camera Canada receipt. They classified it as in warranty. I had no issues registering it with Canon USA or CPS [USA]. I also purchased a EF-M 11-24 IS from another Canadia dealer, but alas, there's no registration or warranty coverage as it's not sold in the US.

The 100-400 II should be no issue at all.

 

[gregborkman]

OP here
Went ahead and bought it on Wednesday from Camera Canada
Shipped to California for $1941 including shipping. Super pleased. Lens is beautiful. Registered it with Canon USA no problem.

Thank you all for the assistance. I can't wait to go out and use this in the wild

 

[sanj]

I thought Los Angeles was wild.

 

[gregborkman]

Yup. Thats LA
And here are two of the many I shot with it on day one: