Nikon 500 mm PF VR 5.6 Waiting Times

[wrighton]

Question, how long have you been waiting or waited for a 500 PF? I just ordered one from a Portland Oregon camera store that I have purchased all of my Camera and Lenses from and I was told the waiting list was rather lengthy. I asked if Nikon has filled any of the stores orders recently and was told its been awhile. Not too encouraging and how long is AWHILE?

 

[Allan]

It could be quite a while, maybe more than half a year. I read someplace only about a 1000 a month are made worldwide and demand is still high.

 

[dpinkerton]

I guess it depends on where you order. I ordered mine from a smaller dealer who had no waiting list and it arrived exactly two weeks later. They did make sure to tell me that they had a great relationship with Nikon (whatever that means) and I guess it is true. I heard from another dealer (where I was on their pre-order list) that they are receiving lenses a little more frequently now than before (which was 1 to 2 a month).

 

[wrighton]

Thanks David, my plan is to stay in contact with the Camera Store which I have placed my order. Hope it’s not a 6 month wait.

 

[Allan]

I guess it depends on where you order. I ordered mine from a smaller dealer who had no waiting list and it arrived exactly two weeks later.

The dealers though have no idea when they will get a supply.
Anyway, good luck getting one soon.

 

[Darrell C]

I am on B&H waiting list, I have received 3 emails with the last one yesterday saying, they are on the way, coming on a bamboo boat from Asia.

 

[Beagledog]

I ordered Georgie's in October and I am next on the list at a proshop in Vancouver. I am told I may get it before the end of the month. Fingers crossed. They seem to be rarer than hen's teeth. Being in Canada we are a bit behind you folks in the US...

Cheers,
alexis and Georgie Beagle

"mom, I am still waiting and waiting. Don't you know I am an important BEAGLE???" - Georgie Beagle

 

[Butlerkid]

I am on B&H waiting list, I have received 3 emails with the last one yesterday saying, they are on the way, coming on a bamboo boat from Asia.

B&H, Adorama and Amazon appear to have far longer wait lists than smaller local dealers. Have you tried Murphy's or District Camera?

 

[Jonathan F/2]

Man, in cases like this having NPS is worth it!

 

[Randy]

NPS membership appears to be easier to get. It’s free so give it a try

 

[Randy]

Man, in cases like this having NPS is worth it!

It’s free so just the discount on repairs makes this a must have

 

[Jonathan F/2]

It’s free so just the discount on repairs makes this a must have

NPS is totally worth it for priority orders and getting 20% discounts on repairs. In fact if you shoot manual glass, CLA type repairs comes out less than $100 USD, cheaper than most 3rd party repair facilities if you have older MF glass.

 

[rick_reno]

Never considered this. Filled out the application, I don’t have 2 DX lenses for my D500, they asked me to do it again.

 

[FredZ]

Placed an order with deposit at Houston Camera Exchange on February 02, picked it up April 04.

 

[Baywing]

NPS membership appears to be easier to get. It’s free so give it a try

Have they removed the income requirement? I have over 5X the minimum points, just make too much at the day job to qualify.

 

[Butlerkid]

Like you, for me points is not an issue! LOL! I started the application process. As I recall, they asked for 2 images that had been published in the last 12 months....and your membership # in a professional organization. Membership in some org would cost me $100-200 a year......not worth it for the few times NPS would benefit me.

 

[Randy]

I’m not a member of any org
They never asked about my day job

 

[Butlerkid]

I’m not a member of any org
They never asked about my day job

Well, they are asking for membership numbers now. I looked into this a couple of days ago.

 

[Randy]

Well, they are asking for membership numbers now. I looked into this a couple of days ago.

That would be a show stopper for me

 

[Butlerkid]

That would be a show stopper for me

Was for me......