Due to earthquake on March 11, 2011 at Utsunomiya plant, canon delayed the delivery of the phenomenal EF 300mm f/2.8L USM II , EF 400mm f/2.8L USM II and Fish-Eye EF 15mm f/4.0L USM lenses, the release date is undecided, the press release prolongs the wait, but this will be indefinite “We are currently promoting recovery measures in manufacturing facilities. For a concrete release date, as it becomes clear again I guide.”
canon.jp press release on March 24 2011 (translated by goolge)
East of the great earthquake recently, everyone was affected, to those families and I would like to sincerely sympathy.
Well, EF is also damage plants ranging Utsunomiya our production base of the lens. Therefore, to guide and Orimashita released in March 2011 “EOS series lenses,” For, I guide it to postpone the release date now as follows. We are currently promoting recovery measures in manufacturing facilities. For a concrete release date, as it becomes clear again I guide.
Release date Summary of Changes
| Product Name | Expected Release Date (before) | Be released (after) |
|---|---|---|
| EF300mm F2.8L IS II USM | March 2011 | Undecided |
| EF400mm F2.8L IS II USM | March 2011 | Undecided |
| Fish EF8-15mm F4L USM | March 2011 | Undecided |
Customers will have a great inconvenience, it will continue to make every effort for the sale, thank you so continue to support the continued patronage.
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Canon New EF Lens – March 2011
NEW CANON EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM and EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM
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