The first Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lenses are already shipping (above picture sent from Foto Hans Keuzekamp ). I ordered mine shortly after the announcement, but my order is still pending: Has anyone received a shipping notification from B&H , Adorama or Amazon
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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens now shipping (first AF tests, hands-on videos)