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The LensBabies are growing up, they should be called LensTeens! Brand new and available for pre-ordering right now is the new Lensbaby Burnside 35mm f/2.8 lens for $500 at B&H Photo in your choice of various DSLR systems (Kanon, Nighkon, Bentax, Sonya) and Mirrorless systems (Fujitsu, Nano Four Thirds, Sonny, and Samsuck).
Mildly surprising they are making a new Samsung NX lens. Mayhaps it was too late in the development process to cancel it?
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If you are comfortable with imported grey-market DSLRs that come without a warranty [there’s no mention of any warranty included in the eBay listing], then to the eBay Deals we geaux…
… yes, Mardi Gras time, so “geaux’ is the official spelling of “go”, where eBay seller “Photo4Less” (100%, Brooklyn) is offering the new condition imported grey-market Nikon D7200 body only for $680 with free shipping. Limit up to five per buyer. Over 1700 units got sold from this listing per the eBay data over there.
A new development after today’s Stock Status Tracker update. We have another discount on the Imported Grey Market Nikon D850 Body on eBay by eBay seller Deals All Year, it dropped from $3250 to $3230 with free shipping and a 1-year seller warranty. The new condition price at authorized Nikon USA dealers is $3300.
As far as the other tracked cameras, it is status quo. Both the Sony a7r III and Panasonic G9 are steadily available at authorized dealers, although individual sellers may go in and out.
On a meta note, this is the last time we have the Fuji X100S in the Stock Tracker. The camera has been steady in prices, both used and new for a while now, so it will be retired. However, I am saving the entries, so if something happens that necessitates its return, it will be very easy to bring it back!
IF there are any other cameras or lenses you’d like to see tracked, please leave a comment here or at the Stock Tracker or the online contact form…
Good until 2/18/18 (or earlier if sold out), coupon code 50SAVE drops the price of the manufacturer refurbished Nikon D3300 Two Lens Kit from $449 to $399 with free shipping. The two lenses are both DX VR II, the 18-55 and 55-200 duo. They come with a 90-day Nikon USA warranty as usual. The coupon may also be available to clip on the product page.
The new condition Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro lens is on sale for $129 with free shipping at Adorama along with $5~ in promotional rewards in the Sony A system and Pentax K system and Nikon F system (DLM, AF-D). This is the non-APO version of the lens. The APO is not on sale and it is obviously more expensive.
It looks like the Sigma is not on sale, while the Canon is sold out…
I couldn’t decide between a tummy and a Tammy Wynette intro for this deal, so let’s just pretend I wrote something funny and move on to the deal 🙂
The new condition Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Lens is bundled with a FREE Hoya 82mm UV Haze NXT HMC Filter and 4% promotional rewards (about $32 to be spent in future purchases) at B&H Photo in your choice of Canon or Nikon systems.
Note that the lens on sale is the first generation. The latest model is the G2 from Tamron which goes for $1199 in Canon and Nikon (without rewards or free Hoya filter).
I’m sure Pentax and Sony A shooters would love an $800 lens of this kind as well but is only a Canikon lens 🙁 At least the Pentax 24-70mm f2.8 is $1100, unlike Canon and Nikon who double or triple that amount.
The fish have eyes, and so do lenses! The new condition Bower SLY 358N 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye Lens is on sale for $169 in the Nikon system and $170 in the Canon system, with free shipping at B&H Photo for a limited time.
You’ve already broken the bank buying the Nikon D850 DSLR! You don’t have to break the bank with a battery grip if you are willing to go 3rd-party instead of buying the official Nikon battery grip. B&H Photo is offering their house brand Vello BG-N19 Battery Grip for Nikon D850 for $100 with free expedited shipping. This is in-stock and shipping as of the time of writing. Unlike most things Nikon D850 🙂
Back to the eBay Deals we go, where the Buydig eBay store is offering the manufacturer refurbished Nikon D5500 with 18-55 DX VR for $450 with free shipping and a 90-day Nikon USA warranty. Limit up to three per eBay customer. Over 420 units have been sold so far per the eBay listing. This is in the black color scheme.
Or if you prefer a “take pictures with” entry-point into the Nikon DSLR system for about half that, Adorama is offering the refurbished Nikon D3100 with 18-55 for $229 with free shipping and a 90-day warranty in the red color scheme of the DSLR.
If you want a low-cost entry-point into the Nikon DSLR system, for a limited time, Adorama is offering the red color scheme of the manufacturer refurbished Nikon D3100 with 18-55 DX VR for $230 with free shipping and a 90-day Nikon USA warranty. This is an older DSLR obviously but it’s $229 🙂
Picture this Nikon fans 🙂 Coupon code “PICTURETHIS” drops the price of the factory refurbished Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR DX AF-P lens from $198 to $150 with free shipping at BuyDIG until 2/11/18 or earlier if sold out. Buydig offers free 45-day returns as well.
If you prefer the non-VR version factory refurbished, it goes for $120 with free expedited shipping at Adorama…
This auction ended for $2950 with 62 bids placed…
A quick look at the Stock Status Tracker reminded us that today is the last day of the user-listed Nikon D850 body only auction. As of the time of writing (aka OP as in Original Post as in 10:26am ET), the price is $2950 with 62 bids. Shipping is an extra $13~.
Another development from the update of the Stock Status Tracker is another “sale by user” for the Nikon D850 body only. It is in USED condition and an Auction-style eBay Listing. It is currently going for $2800 with 59 bids. It ships from North Carolina for $13, from a 100% eBay user (91 transactions). The auction ends on Monday at 3:32pm eastern. Mayhaps the Superbowl will distract some and the price won’t skyrocket 🙂
In other stock update action, the Panasonic G9 body only is back in-stock at B&H Photo for its starting price of $1700 with free shipping…
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Canon and Nikon fans, it’s your time at KEH Camera with a two day coupon running until Sunday 2/4/18 at 11:59pm eastern. Coupon code CANNIK02A gets you 8% off used Canon and Nikon camera gear. As usual, their shopping cart is the ultimate decider on what is eligible. Separately, the KEH Camera website offers free shipping on orders of $49 or more (continental 48 US States).
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The second development from the just-updated Stock Status Tracker is that the new condition imported grey market Nikon D850 body only by eBay seller “Deals All Year” has now dropped to $3250. The new condition at authorized Nikon USA dealers is $3300 (and still hard to find).
If of all the Canon EF-S lenses it is the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens the one you want, it is currently on sale for a limited time for $299 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo. This is new condition with USA warranty.
On the other hand, if you are a fan of used lenses, you can get it in USED – Condition 8+ for $140 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo. The “In the Box” section on the right side further down their Used product listings shows what’s included. In this case, it’s the lens, lens caps and a 90-day B&H Used warranty.
PS: to be 100% clear, this is a warranty for used items. The warranty is not used. It’s a new warranty for used items 🙂
Joss Whedon is not involved with the making of this Firefly! The new condition IRIX 11mm f/4 Firefly Lens is on sale for $525 with free expedited shipping until Wednesday at 11:59pm eastern at B&H Photo in the Canon, Nikon and Pentax K SLR/DSLR systems. These are manual focusing lenses with focus lock. Hooray for Pentax fans as this is a 3rd-party lens that offers a Pentax version before Sony/Sigma 🙂
Meanwhile the IRIX 15mm f/2.4 Blackstone Lens is on sale for $575 with free expedited shipping in the same three mounts at B&H Photo but no expiration date is mentioned on its sale.
Also part of Expiration Monday is a sale on the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Lens for $259 with free shipping at B&H Photo in the Canon EF system and Sony E-Mount and Sony A-mount. Meanwhile the Nikon AE Chip version goes for $269, and the Pentax K-mount for $289. Some of the mount options receive 2% promotional rewards as well.
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This is the first of the Pixma AMEX mail-in rebates at B&H Photo. It is centered on the Canon EOS 6D body only along with the Pixma PRO 100 printer and the 50pk SG-201 paper. You pay $1699, submit the mail-in rebate, and if all is well, a few weeks later you receive a $350 AMEX prepaid gift card, making it a $1349 after MIR offer. Offer ends Tuesday 1/31/18.
This is the second of the Pixma AMEX mail-in rebates at B&H Photo. It is centered on the Canon EOS 5D Mark III with 24-105mm f/4L IS, along with the Pixma PRO 100 printer, 50pk SG-201 paper, extra Watson battery, shoulder bag, 32GB Sandisk Extreme SD and 2% promotional rewards (around $66). You pay $3279, submit the mail-in rebate, and if all is well, a few weeks later you receive a $350 AMEX prepaid gift card, making it a $2929 after MIR offer. Offer ends Tuesday 1/31/18.
This is the third of the Pixma AMEX mail-in rebates at B&H Photo. It is centered on the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Body Only, along with the Pixma PRO 100 printer, 50pk SG-201 paper, extra Canon battery, 64GB Sandisk Extreme PRO SDXC, and cleaning cloth. You pay $3599, submit the mail-in rebate, and if all is well, a few weeks later you receive a $350 AMEX prepaid gift card, making it a $3249 after MIR offer. Offer ends Tuesday 1/31/18.
Just like we rounded-up the various B&H Tech Deals, in this post we rounding up some of the latest B&H Photo lens deals. Free shipping unless otherwise indicated below…
+ Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS Macro with 4% promotional rewards for $569 in the Canon, Nikon, Sony A and Sigma SLR systems
+ Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD with Hoya 82mm UV Haze NXT HMC Filter and $36 promotional rewards for $899 in the Canon and Nikon systems
+ this is the first generation, not the G2 model (second generation)
+ Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 Lens for $399 in Fuji X, Sony E, Nikon F, Canon EF, Pentax K, Sony A, M43rds and even good old Samsung NX
+ Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM Lens with $108 promotional rewards for $2699
+ Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Lens for $1899 in Canon and Nikon (Nikon version gets 4% promotional rewards)
If you happen to want both the Nikon D7500 APS-C DSLR and the 18-55 DX VR and 70-300 f4.5-6.3G VR AF-P lenses, Costco has them in a bundle for $1600 with free shipping. You also get a 2-year extended warranty on the camera body (not the lenses) along with a 32GB SD card, an extra battery, a Nikon branded gagdet bag and a Nikon online class.
Non-members can buy this online with a 5% surcharge, which in this case is $80 more. Given that an annual Costco membership is $60 (Gold Star individual or Business member), it makes sense to sign up for a membership instead of paying the $80 non-member surcharge. Occasionally they have new member promotions that give you some freebies for your first membership year. Then with a membership you buy a mountain of toilet paper and “tp” all your frenemies 😉
This bundle may also be available at your local Costco store but they don’t have a store look-up option (yet???) on their website.
Another thing that surfaced during the Stock Status Update is that there are two live classic bid-style auctions on the Nikon D850 body only running on eBay and as fate would have it, they both end a few hours apart from each other. The listings end next Tuesday though, so the prices will definitely go up by then.
These are sold by individual eBay users, not camera retailers…
+ Auction #1 (eBay) in New-Other condition
+ $1675 with 44 bids as of blog-posting time
+ Auction #2 (eBay) in NEW condition
+ $1852 with 1 bid as of blog-posting time
The official Canon USA outlet store has launched two refurbished sales as follows:
+ refurbished Lenses and Speedlites (11 options)
+ refurbished Canon Powershot digital cameras (21 options)
+ NOTE: some of these are out of stock and they cannot be ordered while they are out of stock
+ I will “digest” these later today
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