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New 500s hard to find

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p.1 #1 · New 500s hard to find

I decided to get Canon's 500 f4 ll and have found five dealers out of stock.
Canon direct's site says they have them but I would like to at least get the 2% offered by some dealers.

Does anyone know of deals on lenses in stock?

Thanks Tapeman

Feb 07, 2013 at 11:38 PM

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p.1 #2 · New 500s hard to find

authorized retailer less than retail even w/ 2% off. + 100 in ebay bucks.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CANON-EF-500MM-F-4-L-IS-USM-II-Version-Two-NEW-IN-STOCK-/271105119638?pt=Camera_Lenses&hash=item3f1f1fd596

Feb 07, 2013 at 11:57 PM

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p.1 #3 · New 500s hard to find

by the way, this may be the best super tele due to its weight/size. enjoy it.

Feb 07, 2013 at 11:57 PM

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p.1 #4 · New 500s hard to find

http://www.henrys.com/search/canon%20500mm.aspx/1/80000000%5e73%2c%2380000010%5eCANON

http://www.cameracanada.com/enet-cart/product.asp?pid=5124B002

http://www.vistek.ca/store/CameraLenses/254803/canon-ef-500mm-f40l-ii-usm-telephoto-lens.aspx

Feb 08, 2013 at 12:43 AM

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p.1 #5 · New 500s hard to find

Try http://allenscamera.com/

Feb 08, 2013 at 02:01 AM

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p.1 #6 · New 500s hard to find

I think I will go with Allens Camera today unless I hear some bad things about them.

Feb 08, 2013 at 12:49 PM

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p.1 #7 · New 500s hard to find

Tapeman wrote:
I think I will go with Allens Camera today unless I hear some bad things about them.

As far as I can tell, Allen's might be one of the best camera stores south of the border.
Always good gear prices, although his shipping might be a bit more expensive because he just doesn't have such favourable high volume shipping accounts as Adorama and B&H do.

If there is a problem of any sort, the boss is immediately on it, as he doesn't employ a host of indifferent sales clerks and full time internet fora troubleshooters.

Feb 08, 2013 at 01:03 PM

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p.1 #8 · New 500s hard to find

Thanks peter, I will order from them today.

We have a place with open water year round and this time of year (Minnesota) and many and eagles gather there waiting for the water to open in the North. Can't wait to try out the 500 there.

Feb 08, 2013 at 01:13 PM

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p.1 #9 · New 500s hard to find

A place I actually like to call! Allen's is a great place to deal with and like PetKal said he makes sure everything is GTG.

I can't stand calling the larger stores, I use online ordering only... Last time I called NY for a Mac Pro video card I was treated so rudely I gave up and placed the order online. Instead of enjoying the ordering process I felt like someone was taking a rubber mallet to the crotch.

Feb 08, 2013 at 04:25 PM

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p.1 #10 · New 500s hard to find

Tapeman wrote:
We have a place with open water year round and this time of year (Minnesota) and many and eagles gather there waiting for the water to open in the North. Can't wait to try out the 500 there.

I'm in the Twin Cities also and just curious what location you're talking about - though I've done very little eagling in the past few years... Black Dog? Kaposia Landing? Red Wing?

Feb 08, 2013 at 04:47 PM

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godfather wrote:
A place I actually like to call! Allen's is a great place to deal with and like PetKal said he makes sure everything is GTG.

I can't stand calling the larger stores, I use online ordering only... Last time I called NY for a Mac Pro video card I was treated so rudely I gave up and placed the order online. Instead of enjoying the ordering process I felt like someone was taking a rubber mallet to the crotch.

Ouch ouch ouch..........I could almost feel that.

A good simile that is, gotta remeber it.

Feb 08, 2013 at 05:48 PM

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p.1 #12 · New 500s hard to find

Tapeman wrote:
Thanks peter, I will order from them today.

Congratulations, if you liked the MkI, you will love the MkII.

Feb 08, 2013 at 05:50 PM

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PetKal wrote:
Tapeman wrote:
Thanks peter, I will order from them today.

Congratulations, if you liked the MkI, you will love the MkII.

What is the difference between the two?

Feb 08, 2013 at 05:58 PM

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p.1 #14 · New 500s hard to find

firstgear99 wrote:
PetKal wrote:
Tapeman wrote:
Thanks peter, I will order from them today.

Congratulations, if you liked the MkI, you will love the MkII.

What is the difference between the two?

About 1.5 lbs, 2 stops of IS, and, based on what I can tell, a non-trivial increase in sharpness, especially with the 1.4x.

Allens is awesome. I got my 500 MKI there and whenever I finally decide between the 500 II and 600 II will get my lens from him again.

Enjoy!
Chris

Feb 08, 2013 at 06:42 PM

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p.1 #15 · New 500s hard to find

it's a great great lens. i sometimes regret selling mine.

Feb 08, 2013 at 07:02 PM

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p.1 #16 · New 500s hard to find

Calumet in Chicago has them in stock.

http://www.calumetphoto.com/eng/product/canon_ef_500mm_f_4l_is_ii_usm_super_telephoto_lens/ca405782

Feb 08, 2013 at 07:03 PM

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p.1 #17 · New 500s hard to find

Psychic1 wrote:
Calumet in Chicago has them in stock.

http://www.calumetphoto.com/eng/product/canon_ef_500mm_f_4l_is_ii_usm_super_telephoto_lens/ca405782
Well, compared to the Calumet's listed price, if one can save close to $500 by getting the lens from Allen's, I think that would be the way to go.

Feb 09, 2013 at 01:33 AM

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p.1 #18 · New 500s hard to find

Kenmore camera has them on eBay...9999.00. They're in Seattle, reputable store. They've been in business for years. I don't work for them but I do buy from them every now and then.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271105119638

Feb 09, 2013 at 03:55 AM

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p.1 #19 · New 500s hard to find

You can find one at my house.

I took it out briefly to an eagles nest nearby and froze my butt off, so I didn't stay long.
I am impressed by the autofocus speed, I think it is faster than my 300 f/2.8L IS.
I got it from Allen's Camera and dealing with them was a pleasure.
While I mainly shoot from a tripod hand holding this lens will be fun.
I'll bundle up and head to Red Wing early tomorrow morning. There often are many eagles there this time of year.

Feb 14, 2013 at 11:34 PM

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p.1 #20 · New 500s hard to find

Tapeman wrote:
You can find one at my house.

I am impressed by the autofocus speed, I think it is faster than my 300 f/2.8L IS.

Congratulations.

Yes, you are right, the 500 II AF drive speed is a fair bit faster than in 300 f/2.8 IS MkI.

Feb 15, 2013 at 12:34 AM

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