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Global vs Kaya by alabang, on Flickr
The Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM was scheduled to ship in December 2010 @ $11,000 (AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8G ED VR Autofocus Lens $8,899.95)
But it was delayed to September 2011 and the price was increased to $11,500
http://www.flickr.com/groups/ef_400mm_f28l_is_ii_usm/