Where did you find your EF 24-105/F4 L (in USA)?

[dan_rosenfeld]

Hi Folks,

 

I'm puzzled about why it is that so many USians seem to have an EF

24-105/F4L--judging by comments/postings over the last few weeks.

 

I understood that it wasn't officially available until 3 days ago, and

has never been available at any web site I've been able to find. So,

if you have one, would you mind telling me how/where you got it?

 

Thanks,

Dan

[james_smith20]

The lense was available for several weeks in Sept - early Oct. However to do a manufactures defect in the part of the first batch, canon pulled the lens from shelves. They are susposed to start shipping again in early to mid November.

 

JS

[bill_goldman]

http://www.penncamera.com/store/item.asp?ITEM_ID=6754

[jon_austin]

When the lens was first announced, B&H put it up on their website, even before they had product to ship. I activated the "notify me when this item is in stock" option for it, and IIRC, they started shipping in early/mid September.

 

I placed my order with Penn Camera, however, because their price was $150 lower than B&H (so I could add a 77mm CP filter for no extra $$), they don't charge your credit card until the product actually ships, and they offer free ground shipping. That was 2-1/2 weeks ago, right after the time the flare defect "came to light," and to date, they're still back-ordered. They did ship some product prior to the recall, however.

[dan_rosenfeld]

Ok. Thanks very much guys.

 

Dan