Adorama has updated their page for the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II — it now says “Now Shipping” (instead of “Pre-order”). It’s priced at $2199.00. Free expedited shipping.
We don’t know if this means the item is truly in-stock, or if it means that they’re expecting stock imminently. Several retailers told us the first batch was last Thursday and insufficient to fill all pre-orders. A second batch is due near the end of this coming week. This Adorama status change looks like a good sign. (If you’re desperate for one, order to get in the queue, then ask their customer support for an estimated ship date.)
It’s important to delay cancelling other pre-orders until after you have a confirmed ship date. One reader mentioned a bad experience regarding BuyDig. The store was showing “In Stock” on this lens early last week. Turns out that wasn’t true, and he unfortunately already cancelled his B&H pre-order.
Your point is so true about buy dig. Same thing happened to me with their sister store Beach Camera. Lucky I did not cancel my earlier pre-order.
Bad Beach Camera and Buy Dig.
Yes, bad BeachCamera / BuyDig.
I ordered from Adorama about 20 minutes after they showed pre-order available, my friend ordered from B&H two days later. He got his lens today (and he chose free shipping) mine is still showing pending ……
My sister already has this lens, got it this week.
When will you add the lens into your Street Prices list?