The Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR lens is currently in stock at BestBuy. There is no way to verify if this batch is affected by the latest AF issue, but BestBuy has a pretty good return policy (you can also ship it to your local store for pickup and decline the purchase after you check the serial number).
Check also availability at:
B&H | Adorama | Amazon | Amazon Germany | Amazon UK | WEX | Calumet.
Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E reviews:
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