I see BH Photo is now listing this lens as "new-coming soon." I've never seen a lens listed this way but wondered if others have, and remember how long a wait that is until you can place an order.

They also list the Zeiss 35mm ZE if you search for it on their site. They are "accepting orders" - they get your money up front, and when they arrive you get one - hopefully! I have put my order in!

There is a delay - 18 ZE supposed to ship a couple of weeks ago,
together with 21 ZE. B&H started accepting money for it as well
and then they stopped... Not sure what's going on, I hope it's just a few days,
not weeks or months again. It's not available at zeiss.com store neither.
35 ZE is brand new, B&H assume they will be getting those very soon, so
they started accepting orders, but that might also change, who knows...
I can't wait to try the 18 out, I know it's not my 21, but if it's even slightly close,
it's gonna be great.

OK - I got an update from Zeiss - 18 ZE shipping early December...

B&H started accepting orders tonight, it's coming soon