Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens Delayed Until Mid-September

From Canon USA:
 
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 mid-September 2012.
 
We apologize for any inconvenience this delay may cause.
 
 
From Canon UK:
 
Updated sales start date for EF 24-70mm F2.8L II USM lens
 
London, UK, 5 July 2012 – Canon would like to advise of an updated sales start date for the previously announced EF 24-70mm F2.8L II USM lens. Due to a further delay to the start of mass production, the EF 24-70mm F2.8L II USM lens will now be available from September 2012.
 
Canon would like to apologise for this delay and any inconvenience caused to customers.