Canon Announces Delay of EOS 1D X and EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens

The Canon EOS-1D X and Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens availability dates have now been offically delayed by Canon UK.

"United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, 12th April 2012 – Canon would like to advise of updated sales start dates for the previously announced EOS-1D X and EF 24-70mm F2.8L II USM lens, due to a delay to the start of mass production. The EOS-1D X will now be available to buy from mid-June 2012, and the EF 24-70mm F2.8L II USM lens from early-July."

Canon USA has mirrored this announcement:

Updated Availability for the EOS-1D X DSLR Camera and Accessories

We would like to inform you of an update to the expected availability of the EOS-1D X DSLR Camera and the camera's optional accessories, the WFT-E6A Wireless File Transmitter and GP-E1 GPS Receiver. The camera and accessories are now anticipated to be available in mid-June 2012.

We apologize for any inconvenience this delay may cause."

Updated Availability for the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Lens

We would like to inform you of an update to the expected availability of the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Lens. The lens is expected to be available in early July 2012.

We apologize for any inconvenience this delay may cause.