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    Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Z joins supply shortage list

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    Canon’s supply status notifications, a constantly updating list of gear that will have delays when it comes to new orders from retailers has been updated to include the RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Z, which should come as no surprise to anyone. While it’s going to be a popular lens at the retail level, it will also have high news agency demand.

    The current claim on new orders for the RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Z from the retail chain may take “more than 6 months” for delivery.

    The soon-to-be released Canon EOS R1 is on the list, but it looks like people who want the camera won’t have to wait an extended period of time to get their hands on one.

    The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is still being reported as having a long wait. While USA customers don’t really notice stock issues with the camera, the EOS R5 Mark II is backordered in a lot of countries around the world.

    Canon Supply Status Notification

    Product NameAvailability
    EOS R1The shipment is scheduled accordingly, however, it may take extra lead time than normal.
    EOS R5 Mark IIWe plan to ship the products in order, but if you place a new order, it may take more than six months for delivery.
    Eyecup ER-IThe shipment is scheduled accordingly, however, it may take extra lead time than normal.
    Eyecup ER-iEThe shipment is scheduled accordingly, however, it may take extra lead time than normal.
    USB power adapter PD-E2The shipment is scheduled accordingly, however, it may take extra lead time than normal.
    RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z (WH/BK)We plan to ship the products in order, but if you place a new order, it may take more than six months for delivery.

    Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Z – White

    Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Z – Black

    Source: Canon Japan

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    2. I wonder where these long wait lists actually take place. If you guys in the US don't really feel the effect and I got my hand on the 200-800 and R5II in Germany pretty much shortly after launch without preordering (circumstancial evidence I know), I get the feeling canon just send out these notes of short supply as a precaution just in case, without there actually being a shortage.
      One could also say it's to boost preorders, but I'm not sure if canon really would Benefit from preordering that much.
    3. But not the 50VCM, that bodes well for trying it out in a physical store!

      Yes... I will be waiting outside before the store opens. I may bring back pitching a tent before a product launch. I'll probably be pretty lonely though.
    5. I wonder where these long wait lists actually take place. If you guys in the US don't really feel the effect and I got my hand on the 200-800 and R5II in Germany pretty much shortly after launch without preordering (circumstancial evidence I know), I get the feeling canon just send out these notes of short supply as a precaution just in case, without there actually being a shortage.
      One could also say it's to boost preorders, but I'm not sure if canon really would Benefit from preordering that much.
      I can confirm. Within one week, I could easily have bought - not just ordered - 3 R5 II cameras. And at least one more via grey market. All this one week after it became officially available.
      It seems easier to get newly introduced Canon products from European* dealers.
      10-20, 100-300 and 200-800 can be ordered from most retailers without any difficulty. Even the R5 II can be found with a few clicks...
      * French, German, Italian.
    6. I can confirm. Within one week, I could easily have bought - not just ordered - 3 R5 II cameras. And at least one more via grey market. All this one week after it became officially available.
      It seems easier to get newly introduced Canon products from European* dealers.
      10-20, 100-300 and 200-800 can be ordered from most retailers without any difficulty. Even the R5 II can be found with a few clicks...
      * French, German, Italian.

      It's definitly a regional issue. I could always buy a 200-800, Americans had trouble doing so. B&H just had stock yesterday and it was gone in minutes.
    9. Not surprised. I had my local dealer order one immediately upon announcement in white. Might take awhile to arrive, but no rush for me as long as I receive it by Spring 2025.
    10. In theory this RF70-200Z + RF 2x extender would give me a 400 f/5.6 with a 0.6x magnification ratio, which beats both the RF100-400 (f/8, 0.41x) and the RF100-500L (f/7.1, 0.34x), but that's not something I can or want to spend €4000 on. It is something I want to try, though, so I'm going to keep an eye on a rental next spring.
    12. In theory this RF70-200Z + RF 2x extender would give me a 400 f/5.6 with a 0.6x magnification ratio, which beats both the RF100-400 (f/8, 0.41x) and the RF100-500L (f/7.1, 0.34x), but that's not something I can or want to spend €4000 on. It is something I want to try, though, so I'm going to keep an eye on a rental next spring.
      Put your 2xTC on your RF 100-500 and you will get 0.68x, and and that will be nearly twice as far away and less chance of scaring off the dragonfly.
    13. I wonder where these long wait lists actually take place. If you guys in the US don't really feel the effect and I got my hand on the 200-800 and R5II in Germany pretty much shortly after launch without preordering (circumstancial evidence I know), I get the feeling canon just send out these notes of short supply as a precaution just in case, without there actually being a shortage.
      One could also say it's to boost preorders, but I'm not sure if canon really would Benefit from preordering that much.
      Since only Japan seems to mandate such notifications, I assume it's only for the Japanese market. If Canon distributes everything proportionally over the other regions, this will be a good indicator for everyone. But as we've seen with the R5II introduction, the US, and especially Adorama and B&H get a disproportionate amount of stock. Reports are than the whole of Norway only received 8 units in the initial shipment. @Viggo bought an R3 instead.
    14. It's definitly a regional issue. I could always buy a 200-800, Americans had trouble doing so. B&H just had stock yesterday and it was gone in minutes.
      True, even my local dealer has one in the window.
    15. Put your 2xTC on your RF 100-500 and you will get 0.68x, and and that will be nearly twice as far away and less chance of scaring off the dragonfly.
      Two issues with that:
      • I don't actually have a 2x TC
      • f/14 vs f/5.6
      The first point is the important one :) Knowing how much I dislike changing lenses in the field, I would be very tempted to leave the 2x at home every outing :(
    16. Two issues with that:
      • I don't actually have a 2x TC
      • f/14 vs f/5.6
      The first point is the important one :) Knowing how much I dislike changing lenses in the field, I would be very tempted to leave the 2x at home every outing :(
      f/14 is great because I need to stop down for dof. Here's a Ruddy Darter at mfd for 500mmx2 f/14.

      309A6230-DxO_ruddy_darter_dragonfly_1000mm_mugshot_eyes_mfd.jpg
    17. I recently watch reviews on TC on Zooms and with 45MPX pixels I don't see the point on zooming further on the optics than what a X2 crop provides. The gain in IQ seems marginal each time and I have a hard time justifying that $600 cost. Note I never used one, but considered it as I bought that sweet 70-200.
    19. "more than 6 months" Heard this one recently.. turned out to not even be 6 days.
      It depends on where you are. The RF 200-800 is still hard to come by in the US, and it’s sitting in display windows in other parts of the world.

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