Woo-Hoo, great news, I just got an email from B&H..

[JFG]

Hey everyone,

I just received an email from B&H Photo, informing me that my RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM lens is on its way, it shipped, and I should receive it on November 4, 2024.   Dang and I was just telling Trevor that I couldn't wait for it.  I guess TomRamsey was right, the wait time is getting shorter.  I ordered mine on September 18, 2024, and receiving it on November 4, 2024, only one and a half months (45 days).  Woo-Hoo, I was thinking that it would take 3 to 4 months.  Rick, did you get yours yet?  Let us know?

I guess It's a Halloween / Thanksgiving present for me...    

 

[shadowsports]

I think I'm going to try K&F Concepts.  28 layer, 99.6% or 99.8% depending on which model MC UV or UV Filter 0.1% Ultra-low Reflection (titanium coating ) Nano-Xcel Series.  The frame is 3.3 mm.  They're not very expensive either and are super high rated.  Glass is Japanese.  

[JFG]

Hi Rick,

The K&F concepts is also good choice as I was also considering it, but decided on the Hoya as I like the Antistatic and water resistant features as well as the 99.8% Light Transmission and other specs.  Although, I prefer made in Japan better,  I have K&F lens filters on one of my lenses. 😀