topic Re: RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM wait times in EF & RF Lenses

RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM wait times

Lakem0310 — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 00:06:25 GMT

Hi guys, I just ordered the canon rf 200-800 today and am super excited for it, my worry is about the order times, I have a roadtrip next month that I want the lens for and am nervous it would get here in time, anyone have reassurance or recommendations? Thanks!

Re: Canon 200-800 wait times

JFG — Mon, 27 May 2024 01:12:41 GMT

Where did you order your Canon RF 200-800mm lens from (ei Canon, Amazon, or other store) ? Did you order it today 5-26-24 and when next month is your trip ? Also are you in the 🇺🇸 USA or another country?

Re: Canon 200-800 wait times

Lakem0310 — Mon, 27 May 2024 01:07:08 GMT

B and H

Re: Canon 200-800 wait times

Lakem0310 — Mon, 27 May 2024 01:09:47 GMT

05/26, at like 12 pm, ordered from B&H, roadtrip starts june 22, and minnesota,USA

Re: Canon 200-800 wait times

JFG — Mon, 27 May 2024 01:33:36 GMT

Hi Lakem0310

B and H is closed for the Memorial Day weekend and they won't start processing your order untill Tuesday 5-28-24. When they start processing your order they'll send you an email with the eta. (estimated time of arrival).. You can also call them on Tuesday 5-28 and ask them to expedite. Did you request express shipping ? You still have other options, you can cxl the order and reorder from Amazon as they can deliver orders the very next day and they give you eta before you make the order. B and H works with Amazom and you'll see the following:

Sold by: B and H

Shipped by: Amazon

So technically you're still buying it from B and H. Or you ou can buy it from Amazon directly (Amazon is an official canon distributor) and it will read

Sold by: Amazon

Shipped by: Amazon

I hope this helps you.

Re: Canon 200-800 wait times

Lakem0310 — Mon, 27 May 2024 01:38:35 GMT

Thank you so much!!

Re: Canon 200-800 wait times

JFG — Mon, 27 May 2024 01:45:38 GMT

If your road trip starts on June 22nd and let's say B and H processing gets to it on 5-28 then that means that you have 24 days from date of shipping. If I were you I'd would call B and H first thing Tuesday morning and ask them to give you estimated eta. If the eta is not to your satisfaction then ask them to expedite your order, however, they may charge you for the express shipping. Let me know how it goes.

Re: Canon 200-800 wait times

March411 — Mon, 27 May 2024 15:13:29 GMT

I have an open order for the 200-800mm that is several months old and still showing in back order. I spoke to B&H at the beginning of the month and they conveyed that Canon has given them no information on releases other then the lens is in production. B&H fulfills back orders based on order date, conveyed that they have a "fair amount" pending fulfillment and could not give me a target date on my shipment.

If I were you I would look to have an alternative lens for the trip or see if you could rent one. Wait times for the lens are long and communication from Canon on ship dates has been terrible.

Re: Canon 200-800 wait times

shadowsports — Tue, 28 May 2024 00:13:53 GMT

Greetings,

@Lakem0310

So you are not disappointed... The average wait time for this lens has been anywhere from 4 - 7 months. Unless you stumble upon one, I would be making other plans for your trip next month. Maybe you can rent one.

I hope I'm wrong, but based on order to actual ship date, I'd be very surprised if you see the lens before the end of summer. If your experience is different, please share it with the community.

Re: Canon 200-800 wait times

Lakem0310 — Fri, 31 May 2024 22:50:50 GMT

Update! I canceled my order in b&h and purchased on ebay earlier this week, it got here today and have already tested it out, love it!!

Re: Canon 200-800 wait times

shadowsports — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 01:12:55 GMT

eBay. Super risky purchase due to possibility of grey market. Hope it works out. Post some shots for us.

Re: Canon 200-800 wait times

Lakem0310 — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 01:17:31 GMT

It was a super reputable source on ebay, its a company that sells put if ebay, but if course there is some risk.

Re: Canon 200-800 wait times

JFG — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 00:59:56 GMT

Nice Lakem0310, your all set for your trip with your new RF 200-800mm Lens. I'm happy that you snagged one, congratulations ! Don't forget to test it out and display your pics in the Gallery !

Re: Canon 200-800 wait times

shadowsports — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 02:17:24 GMT

@Lakem0310,

Curious, did you have to pay above retail for it?

Re: Canon 200-800 wait times

JFG — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 21:34:28 GMT

I'm curious too ! I just looked at e-bay for RF 200-800mm and the prices were crazy high for new from $2548.00 to $3299.99 and $2430.00 for used. Much much higher than canon's retail price.

Re: Canon 200-800 wait times

ILLUSTRATIVEMAN — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 23:46:44 GMT

I order mine Nov 30 2023. It arrived May 29. Hopefully they've got their supply chain issues fixed.

Re: Canon 200-800 wait times

Lakem0310 — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 23:49:15 GMT

Yeah it was 2300, so above retail but not too bad

Re: Canon 200-800 wait times

March411 — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 18:05:22 GMT

It appears that the supply chain still has challenges. I received an update from B&H this morning.

The following is still out of stock: Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM Lens

We will continue to try and secure stock to fulfill your order, however at this time we do not have an exact date on when we can fulfill it.
Want other product options? Our Sales experts may be able to assist in finding a comparable replacement product we have in stock.

I cancelled my order and may try again once Canon gets their collective acts together. This lens was released in Nov 23, even with high demand this is poor performance on Canons behalf.

Re: RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM wait times

shadowsports — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 13:55:43 GMT

Greetings,

Thanks for the replies, guys. I suspected there was above MSRP mark up happening on eBay. I won't do business with people like this, but if you need something, its one way to get it I suppose. I'm on "notify" only at B&H, so I have no place in line currently.

We are heading back to Europe in a couple of months, and I don't need a super-zoom for the trip. My 100-500 will do. I'll order when we get back and plan to wait it out. 😃

Re: RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM wait times

JFG — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 04:53:07 GMT

Have a good trip to Europe, we'll be going in September. Stay in touch and have fun !