i just got into the 24-70L II queue at BH.....

any experienced-based guesses on when the lens will ship ?

also, if you are looking for a lightly used, super-sharp brick, UY date, keep an eye on the sales forum .

thanks!

Looking around last Friday, I found that KEH had them in stock. I told a friend who was back ordered at B&H, she ordered it and got it yesterday. Adorama had them in stock earlier this week and may still. Have a look around. There are other reputable dealers.

2ndviolinman wrote in post #15141254
Looking around last Friday, I found that KEH had them in stock. I told a friend who was back ordered at B&H, she ordered it and got it yesterday. Adorama had them in stock earlier this week and may still. Have a look around. There are other reputable dealers.

adorama had them listed on ebay for a few days but when i was finally ready to pull the trigger their auction was pulled. i verified with the store that they were out and weren't sure when more were arriving.

so i jumped in the queue at BH. i'm really in no big hurry but if i do find one in stock tomorrow i may order it and cancel the BH order.

thanks for your help .

Hey Ed, Beach Camera has them in stock, but they are asking $2899.99! WOW!

photohistorian wrote in post #15141687
Hey Ed, Beach Camera has them in stock, but they are asking $2899.99! WOW!

A store at my country has 2 in stock. 3600$ a piece.
I wish it was 2900$...

Is this lens still hard to find? I just went in my local "pro" shop and picked one up a week ago... they had 2 left in stock... but I had to pay sales tax

Guess it is okay to help a B&M store out every once in a while

Adorama is still showing them in stock. Unless website is wrong!

http://www.adorama.com​/CA2470.html

BH has them for 2299. mine will ship today or monday

darktiger wrote in post #15142795
Is this lens still hard to find? I just went in my local "pro" shop and picked one up a week ago... they had 2 left in stock... but I had to pay sales tax

Guess it is okay to help a B&M store out every once in a while

sales tax for me would be $230! mine will be shipped from BH today or monday. $2229 -- free shipping -- no sales tax

Invertalon wrote in post #15143155
Adorama is still showing them in stock. Unless website is wrong!

http://www.adorama.com​/CA2470.html

Yes, I saw that too! Their website has been wrong before. I ordered something a few months back, only to receive an email that my item was out of stock.

I bet you are excited Ed!

photohistorian wrote in post #15143221
Yes, I saw that too! Their website has been wrong before. I ordered something a few months back, only to receive an email that my item was out of stock.

I bet you are excited Ed!

i am . this is THEE lens i have been waiting for. my love/hate relationships with both the 24-70L and 24-105L are well documented on a couple of photography sites.

despite the consistent out-of-stock nature of the MkI and MkII, I think I've only seen one ONCE out in the wild.

danpass wrote in post #15143407
despite the consistent out-of-stock nature of the MkI and MkII, I think I've only seen one ONCE out in the wild.

Dan -- are you saying you've only seen one brick in the wild?

yep, mostly 24-105 when there is an L involved

you must not get out much . but i do admit that these days the 24-105L is more common but you'd expect that because it's bundled with FF cameras and it is the kit lens.