Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM Lens Announced + Pre-orders Start

[Greg]

I don't see the benefit of pre-ordering. I've seen other lenses that people have pre-ordered and the lens has flooded the retailers very soon after, often at a lower price

 

[denver.mike]

I don't see the benefit of pre-ordering. I've seen other lenses that people have pre-ordered and the lens has flooded the retailers very soon after, often at a lower price

Never seen a new lens released at a lower price.

 

[Greg]

Put the comma in the wrong place. Should read: ,very soon after often at

 

[Jaytee10375]

I don't see the benefit of pre-ordering. I've seen other lenses that people have pre-ordered and the lens has flooded the retailers very soon after, often at a lower price

I can’t see that being the case as things are at the moment.

In fact, I’d be very surprised if all preorders are even fulfilled within a few months of its initial release.
The top tier RF lenses are pretty much non existent, stock wise, at places like WEX.

 

[Greg]

My FR 24 - 240 was an open box on eBay. I did see that lens at several places cheaper than WEX. In fact I find WEX one of the most expensive suppliers.

My R5 was on back order with some suppliers including WEX when I was looking. I bought it from Panamoz, they had it in stock.

 

[Jaytee10375]

My FR 24 - 240 was an open box on eBay. I did see that lens at several places cheaper than WEX. In fact I find WEX one of the most expensive suppliers.

My R5 was on back order with some suppliers including WEX when I was looking. I bought it from Panamoz, they had it in stock.

I’ve never used any of the grey imported companies to be honest. But I’ve heard nothing but praise for them.

I’ll admit that WEX are not the cheapest. But I’ve always found their customer service (before and after) to be outstanding.

I don’t mind paying a bit ‘extra’ for that piece of mind though.

 

[Greg]

My R5 was over £1k cheaper than a UK supplier, tha'ts more than a bit

 

[Jaytee10375]

My R5 was over £1k cheaper than a UK supplier, tha'ts more than a bit

Yeah, I know.

For the amount I’ve spent on photography gear over the years. I should’ve at least tried some grey import by now.

It’s just the thought of if it needs returning though. That’s what always puts me off.

 

[Greg]

I have the same concerns, the 1K made up my mind. I also checked Panamoz on the internet for feedback and all good. I could have got the camera for less but the feedback from these cheaper places made you weep from the problems customers had. Once a business has earned a good reputation they will do their best to maintain it

 

[JamesGordonPatterson]

This is the next RF lens I will get. I already have the 100mm macro EF