Who purchased the EOS R5 body alone vs Body + 24-105 F4 Kit?

I ordered body only. I'll be using my EF and EFs glass with an adapter. One day I'll sell a kidney for the RF 85mm 1.2.

R5 is not offered as a Kit in Canada - I sold my 24-105 F4 that I got with my R as soon as I got the 16-35 and the 70-200.

David M. Anglin wrote:

JayPhoto1 wrote:

So I found out today that I will not receive one of the first shipments for the EOS R5. That got me wondering about the number of people who might have purchased the same kit I purchased and whether or not that matters to the seller when compiling a list of orders. More specifically, are we all in the same queue regardless of what we ordered (body only vs body + kit lens) or is there a separate queue for each? When I purchased my X-T4, I thought I read somewhere that the body only orders were filled first with the body + kit lens orders shipped later. Is that the same here for Canon?

In any case, the poll simply asks what you ordered but I'd love to get some insights into the questions above. TIA.

When I found out there was not a cost savings in buying the kit, I bought the 24-105 f4 on 7/8 and the R5 body on 7/9. I wasn't sure I would like the 24-105 over the 24-70 f2.8, so I didn't want to get into an issue having to return the entire kit just to swap out the lens. I have always used the 2.8's, but wanted something with a bit more reach and a little lighter. The RF 24-105 f4 + RF 100-500 f4.5-7.1 + 1.4x TC covers 24mm - 700mm with 2 lenses and a TC. I wish the 100-500 was f6.3, but you can't have everything and noise performance of the R5/R6 looks good.

I've shot on 7 continents with the 24-105 + 100-400 II and 1.4 TC and the 7DMII and it's been a great combination for a light camera bag that covers almost everything.  Now I'm switching to the R5 with the same combination and will throw in the 35 1.8 for low light options.  That makes such a great travel kit.   B&H says my R5 is "Processing"  so I guess since they are closed tomorrow, it won't ship until Friday, which hopefully means I'll have it on Sat.  We leave to photograph bears in Alaska in 2 weeks so would like to get some practice with it before I leave.

Catherine

digigal wrote:

David M. Anglin wrote:

JayPhoto1 wrote:

So I found out today that I will not receive one of the first shipments for the EOS R5. That got me wondering about the number of people who might have purchased the same kit I purchased and whether or not that matters to the seller when compiling a list of orders. More specifically, are we all in the same queue regardless of what we ordered (body only vs body + kit lens) or is there a separate queue for each? When I purchased my X-T4, I thought I read somewhere that the body only orders were filled first with the body + kit lens orders shipped later. Is that the same here for Canon?

In any case, the poll simply asks what you ordered but I'd love to get some insights into the questions above. TIA.

When I found out there was not a cost savings in buying the kit, I bought the 24-105 f4 on 7/8 and the R5 body on 7/9. I wasn't sure I would like the 24-105 over the 24-70 f2.8, so I didn't want to get into an issue having to return the entire kit just to swap out the lens. I have always used the 2.8's, but wanted something with a bit more reach and a little lighter. The RF 24-105 f4 + RF 100-500 f4.5-7.1 + 1.4x TC covers 24mm - 700mm with 2 lenses and a TC. I wish the 100-500 was f6.3, but you can't have everything and noise performance of the R5/R6 looks good.

I've shot on 7 continents with the 24-105 + 100-400 II and 1.4 TC and the 7DMII and it's been a great combination for a light camera bag that covers almost everything. Now I'm switching to the R5 with the same combination and will throw in the 35 1.8 for low light options. That makes such a great travel kit. B&H says my R5 is "Processing" so I guess since they are closed tomorrow, it won't ship until Friday, which hopefully means I'll have it on Sat. We leave to photograph bears in Alaska in 2 weeks so would like to get some practice with it before I leave.

Catherine

I am hoping that the shift to this gear will let me avoid paying for "Mr Camera Bag's" seat on future trips to Africa.  I had two trips scheduled that were kicked out to 2021 & 2022 so I should have some time to work out the kinks.  We are headed to the GTNP/YNP area at end off September and I am looking forward to the lighter bag.  Where are you headed in Alaska?  Katmai?

John Davis1 wrote:

Is the Canon refurb store in the USA a good way to buy?

You have to watch that you are getting a good deal.  I bought a better than new 200-400 f4 L IS w/integrated TC and saved almost $5k retail price.  I caught it at the best price I ever saw on the site back in 2016.  I have checked other lenses and by the time you pay sales tax and shipping (if not covered) you only saved a little over buying new at B&H.  I will say that everything I have read and experienced you get a like new lens. I think it might even be better because they thoroughly test all refurbs.

David

JayPhoto1 wrote:

So I found out today that I will not receive one of the first shipments for the EOS R5. That got me wondering about the number of people who might have purchased the same kit I purchased and whether or not that matters to the seller when compiling a list of orders. More specifically, are we all in the same queue regardless of what we ordered (body only vs body + kit lens) or is there a separate queue for each? When I purchased my X-T4, I thought I read somewhere that the body only orders were filled first with the body + kit lens orders shipped later. Is that the same here for Canon?

In any case, the poll simply asks what you ordered but I'd love to get some insights into the questions above. TIA.

There is a separate que for each.  They come in pretty Canon box with it specified on the outside.

Already have the RF lenses I want (which are currently available) so why pay for the kit?