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Imported Tamron 24-70 f2.8 Di VC USD for $690 [C/N]

The first generation new condition Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD goes for $1100 at authorized dealers which can include some free accessories such as Adorama.

But if you are a more adventurous shopper, then to the eBay Deals we go, where eBay seller “QuickNDone” (99.9%) is offering the lens in new condition for $690 with free shipping in the Nikon system. Per the listing, the sale ends 9/20/17.

UPDATE: they also offer this in the Canon EF system for the same price.

Further down the product listing, under “Warranty” it says that you get either a 1-Year Tamron International warranty or a 6-Year Tamron Canada warranty, depending on location. They also offer a 30-day return policy.

This is a higher risk than buying in new condition from authorized Tamron USA dealers, that’s one of the reasons for the lower price. I believe “QuickNDone” is a Canadian seller.

September 19, 2017 Filed Under: dslr deals, tamron Tagged With: , , , ,

Pre-order Lensbaby Sweet 80 Optic for $200

Lensbabies are multiplying like bunnies these days. The new Lensbaby Sweet 80 Optic is available for pre-ordering for $200. This if you already have a compatible Lensbaby “Lens Body”.

If not, fear not, they also have bundles of the Sweet 80 with the Composer Pro II, together available for pre-order for $379 at B&H Photo in your choice of Nikon, Pentax K, Sony A, or Canon in SLR systems, and in your choice of Fuji X, M43rds, Sony E or Samsung NX in mirrorless systems.

September 19, 2017 Filed Under: dslr deals, mirrorless deals Tagged With: , ,

Sigma 100-400mm Contemporary + FREE USB Lens Dock and 67mm WR UV filter for $799 [C/N/Si]

It’s Shiguma time! Tamron may have announced an upcoming 100-400mm lens, but you can’t take pictures with a future lens. You can take pictures with an existing lens, which brings us to the new condition Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Lens bundled for FREE with the Sigma USB Lens Dock and a 67mm Sigma WR UV lens filter, all together going for $799 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo in your choice of Canon, Nikon or Sigma SLR systems.

September 19, 2017 Filed Under: dslr deals, sigma Tagged With: , , , ,

(ENDED) KEH Canon coupon: 8% off Cameras, 12% off Lenses, 15% off Accessories [1000+ options]

This 1-day coupon expired…

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September 19, 2017 Filed Under: canon, dslr deals Tagged With: , , , , ,

New Lens, No Pre-Orders: Tamron 100-400 f4.5-6.3 Di VC USD

Tamron has revealed a new DSLR lens, the 100-400 f4.5-6.3 Di VC USD for the Canon and Nikon systems. There is no price on the lens yet, and since there’s no price, there are no pre-order options yet either.

There is a product page created for this lens however at B&H Photo.

This too has been added to the New Lenses of 2017 page.

September 18, 2017 Filed Under: dslr deals, tamron Tagged With: , , ,

KEH Weekly USED Coupon Deals: Canon 100-300 f4.5-5.6 for $59+, Mamiya RZ67 MF Body for $136+

A new week has arrived which means another round of featured USED Weekly Sales at KEH has been added. These are eligible for 25% off with permanent coupon KEHDEALS and continue until Friday night of the same week (eg Friday 9/22/17 in this case).

This week includes:

+ USED Canon 100-300mm F/4.5-5.6 USM EF for $59+ starting in BGN (Bargain) condition

+ USED Mamiya RZ67 Medium Format Camera Body for $136+ starting in BGN (Bargain) condition

+ if you are not familiar with KEH, check the various conditions listed there, eg “BGN”, “EX”, “EX+”, “LN”, etc

+ “AS IS” condition does not have a warranty and does not offer returns

+ also eligible for the coupon are four photo-accessories – details at the Weekly Sales at KEH

In a separate promotion, not eligible for the coupon above, KEH has an on-going overstock sale with over 400 items participating.

September 17, 2017 Filed Under: canon, dslr deals, MF LF and Digital Backs Tagged With: , , , , , ,

Now shipping: Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Canon EF)

The mirrorless systems sort of countered the advantage of Canon and Nikon DSLR systems having more 3rd-party lens options than the DSLR systems of the other manufacturers. But DSLR-wise, Canon and Nikon systems still have an advantage over the other remaining DSLR systems.

For example, then new Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 Di VC USD G2 is only available in Nikon and Canon, and as of the time of writing, the Canon EF version is in-stock and ready to ship for $1199 at B&H Photo.

The 3rd-party lens manufacturers also serve to keep OG Canon and Nikon lens prices in check. Imagine how much the f2.8 PRO zooms would cost if Canikon knew that you couldn’t get Tamrons and Tokinas and Shigumas instead…

PS: “Shiguma” was the computer-translated name of Sigma from back in the day of earlier versions of computer-translation software technology 🙂

September 14, 2017 Filed Under: dslr deals, tamron Tagged With: , ,

Rokinon 24mm T1.5 Cine ED AS IF UMC for $500 (Canon, Nikon, M43, Sony E) [updated]

The new condition Rokinon 24mm T1.5 Cine ED AS IF UMC lens is on sale for a limited time for $500 with free expedited shipping and $10~ promotional rewards at B&H Photo in the Canon and Nikon SLR systems, and the Micro Four Thirds and Sony E mirrorless systems.

This is among the latest B&H Featured Sales…

September 14, 2017 Filed Under: dslr deals, mirrorless deals Tagged With: , , , , , , ,

(ENDED) Refurbished Nikon D5600 with 18-55 DX VR and 70-300 DX non-VR and 90-day Nikon USA warranty for $620

Party’s over! as of a 9/17/17 recheck, this eBay listing is closed…

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September 13, 2017 Filed Under: dslr deals, nikon Tagged With: , , ,

Bower 16mm f2 ED AS UMC CS lens for $229 [in eight systems]

Prime time is a good time, and the Bower 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS lens is on sale for a limited time for $229 with free shipping at B&H Photo in the following DSLR and mirrorless systems:

+ DSLR: Four Thirds, Pentax K, Nikon F

+ Mirrorless: M43rds, Samsung NX, Sony E, Canon EF-M, Fuji X

September 12, 2017 Filed Under: dslr deals, mirrorless deals Tagged With: ,

Pentax 31mm f1.8 AL Limited for $997

Prime time for Pentaxians! The new condition Pentax SMCP-FA 31mm f1.8 AL Limited is on sale for a limited time for $997 with free shipping at Adorama and B&H Photo and Amazon.

September 11, 2017 Filed Under: dslr deals, pentax Tagged With: , ,

Canon 60mm f2.8 EF-S MACRO for $399 with various freebies

Macro time! The new condition Canon EF-S 60mm f2.8 macro lens is on sale for $399 with free shipping at Adorama with the following freebies: 52mm Pro-Optic Filter Set (three filters and case), the Corel Software bundle (five titles, including two photo and one video), a lens wrap, tether and cleaning kit, and $8 promotional rewards.

For more Adorama action, check:

+ variety of camera gear including cameras, lenses, filters, and stabilizer-y things

+ variety of camera bags (over 200 options)

September 11, 2017 Filed Under: canon, dslr deals Tagged With: , ,

(ENDED) 12% off Nikon Lenses, 8% off Nikon Cameras, 15% off Accessories

This 1-day coupon expired… If you missed it, fear not ~ KEH has coupons on a regular basis…

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September 11, 2017 Filed Under: dslr deals, nikon Tagged With: , , , ,

Pre-order new Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f2 SL IIS (Nikon)

It’s the …Age of Ultron for Nikon SLR shooters 🙂 The new Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f2 SL IIS is available for pre-ordering in two color schemes for $515 for the Nikon F system at B&H Photo with a next week (September 12) release estimate.

This too has been added to the New Lenses of 2017 tracking page.

September 7, 2017 Filed Under: dslr deals Tagged With: , , ,

(ENDED) Refurbished Nikon D5600 w/18-55 DX VR and 70-300 DX non-VR for $680

This is currently out of stock and unorderable…

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September 5, 2017 Filed Under: dslr deals, nikon Tagged With: , ,

Nikon D850 Body gets a September 7 release estimate

Keep in mind, release estimates of new camera gear can sometimes be finicky and can obviously change as time goes by. So with that disclaimer out of the way…

… we have began a full update of the Stock Status Tracker and as of this update…

… the Amazon listing for the Nikon D850 body only shows a September 7 in 2017 release estimate for the camera.

To make sure I’m not hallucinating, here’s a screenshot 🙂

According to Amazon’s Best Seller charts, this is the #1 seller among New Release digital cameras. Keep in mind, the Amazon best seller lists are only as good as the product categories different products are put in. If someone fat-fingers a coffee machine under cameras, it will show in the best sellers 🙂

September 5, 2017 Filed Under: dslr deals, nikon Tagged With: , ,

Pentax K-P Silver Body with 40mm f2.8 XS Pancake for $1177

Pancakes are being served at Cafe Pentaxian! Pentax has a new K-P bundle, it’s the silver K-P body only bundled with the 40mm f2.8 XS pancake lens, together going for the very specific price of $1176.90 with free shipping. This is marked as a “Coming Soon” item at B&H Photo.

The little pancake lens itself, the Pentax DA 40mm f/2.8 XS is a special order with a 7-14 business days estimate for $227 with 4% promotional rewards.

If you don’t want to buy them together as a kit, the silver K-P body only goes for $949 on its own.

September 5, 2017 Filed Under: dslr deals, pentax Tagged With: ,

Tokina 12-28mm f4 AT-X PRO DX for $249 [Canon only]

Canon APS-C shooters! B&H Photo has a doorbuster for you! For a limited time, you can get the new condition Tokina 12-28mm f4 AT-X PRO DX lens for $249 with free expedited shipping!

For more action, check their latest Featured sales.

September 4, 2017 Filed Under: dslr deals, tokina Tagged With: ,

Sigma 4.5mm f2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye with Extras for $799 [C/N/A/P/Si]

It’s Shiguma time of the fisheye variety! The new condition Sigma 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye lens is bundled with a handful of extras for $799 with free shipping at Adorama in the Canon, Nikon, Pentax and Sigma SLR systems. The Sony A option is not on sale.

The freebies are the Corel software bundle (five titles, including two photo and one video), along with the LensAlign MkII Focus Calibration System along with lens-aholic accessories: lens wrap, lens cap tether, and cleaning kit.

If you don’t want/need any of the accessories, you can instead get 4% promotional rewards (around $32 to be used in future purchases) at B&H Photo where all five options, including the Sony A mount are eligible.

September 4, 2017 Filed Under: dslr deals, sigma Tagged With: , , , , , ,

Pentax Lens Instant Savings (20 options)

Pentax K-Temptations! A total of 20 Pentax K-system lenses are currently participating in a new Pentax Instant Savings promotion at B&H Photo, featuring a mix of primes and zooms, big and small, with prices ranging from $272 to $1997.

September 4, 2017 Filed Under: dslr deals, pentax Tagged With: , ,

Bower 16mm f2.0 ED AS UMC CS for $279 (in Eight Systems)

Prime temptation at B&H Photo, you can get the new condition Bower 16mm f2.0 ED AS UMC CS lens for $279 with free shipping in eight different systems!

+ DSLR: Nikon F, Pentax K, Four Thirds
+ Mirrorless: M43rds, Fuji X, Canon EF-M, Sony E, Samsung NX

For more action, check the latest B&H Featured sales.

September 4, 2017 Filed Under: dslr deals, mirrorless deals Tagged With: ,

KEH Weekly USED Coupon Deals: Pentax K1000 for $134 Excellent or $44 UGLY; Canon 50/1.8 SC BL FD for $22 to $44

A new week has arrived which means another round of featured USED Weekly Sales at KEH has been added. These are eligible for 25% off with permanent coupon KEHDEALS and continue until Friday night of the same week (eg Friday 9/8/17 in this case).

This week includes:

+ USED Pentax K1000 Body only FILM CAMERA has three options:
+ prices below AFTER 25% off coupon:
+ AS-IS condition for $39~ [no warranty, no returns]
+ UGLY condition for $44~
+ EXCELLENT condition for $134

+ USED Canon 50mm F/1.8 SC Breech Lock FD Mount
+ AFTER COUPON prices range from $22~ (UGLY) to $44~ (EXCELLENT)
+ AS IS for $13~ but NO warranty and NO returns

+ also eligible for the coupon are four photo-accessories – details at the Weekly Sales at KEH

In a separate promotion, not eligible for the coupon above, KEH has an on-going overstock sale with over 400 items participating.

September 4, 2017 Filed Under: canon, dslr deals, pentax Tagged With: , , , ,

Nikon D3300 with 18-55 DX VR II and Extras for $447 [CORRECTED]

CORRECTION: this is the D3300, not the D3400 as the original post said. All apologies for the confusion! I am confusion reborn!

If you are looking for a “take pictures with” entry-point in the Nikon DSLR system and like some extra accessories too, Adorama has the new condition Nikon D3300 with 18-55mm DX VR II on sale for $447 in the red color scheme (DSLR red only, not the lens) or the more conventional black color scheme for $447 with free shipping.

It is temporarily on back-order, but you can order it and lock up the $447 price.

The free accessories included by Adorama during this promotion are:

  • Corel software bundle (five titles, including two photo and one video)
  • Lowepro Format 160 camera bag
  • 52mm Pro Optic filter kit (three filters and case)
  • 16GB Lexar SD C10 card
  • memory card wallet
  • cleaning kit
September 2, 2017 Filed Under: dslr deals, nikon Tagged With: ,

Canon Advanced Two Lens Kit with Extras for $899

Canon is offering an official “Advanced Two Lens Kit” that consists of the 17-40mm f4L USM and the 50mm f1.4L USM lenses, currently going for $899 at authorized dealers. But for the same price, Adorama is offering a handful of freebies with it:

+ ProOptic 77mm digital essentials filter kit with case (three filters)
+ Bower FUC58 58mm UV filter
+ two 50pks of lens cleaning tissue paper

This is available from Adorama directly or by Adorama thru Amazon if you have Amazon gift cards and promotional credits to spend.

September 1, 2017 Filed Under: canon, dslr deals Tagged With: , ,

Labor Day Sale at Canon USA store (refurbished)

The official Canon USA store has launched a 40+ item refurbished camera gear sale of the refurbished sale. More details as I find time to go through them and price-check them… Some of them are out of stock…

Some potentially interesting items (sorted by price):

+ refurbished Canon 50mm f1.8 EF STM for $80

+ refurbished Canon 24mm f2.8 EF-S STM for $100

+ refurbished Canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM EF-S for $190

+ refurbished Canon 85mm f1.8 USM EF for $260

+ refurbished EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM for $300

+ refurbished Canon D-Rebel T5i body for $379
+ or with 18-55mm IS STM for $399

+ refurbished Canon 17-40mm f4L for $540

+ refurbished Canon 80D with 18-55 IS STM for $800

+ refurbished Canon 6D body for $1100

+ refurbished Canon 7D II body for $1199
+ refurbished Canon 5D S body for $2699

+ refurbished Canon 1D X II body for $4799

+ you get a 1-year warranty with the Canon refurbished products

August 31, 2017 Filed Under: canon, dslr deals Tagged With: , ,

Pre-order three new Canon Tilt Shift Macro Prime Lenses for $2199 each

If you are a Canon EF shooter and love tilt-shift lenses, it’s your lucky day! Canon has revealed three new tilt-shift TS-E EF lenses, each one priced at $2199. So for the price of a used old Honda Civic, you can get all three 🙂 They are available for pre-ordering as follows:

+ Canon TS-E 50mm f2.8L Macro Tilt-Shift Lens at B&H Photo and Amazon itself and Adorama

+ Canon TS-E 90mm f2.8L Macro Tilt-Shift at B&H Photo and Amazon itself and Adorama

+ Canon TS-E 135mm f4L Macro Tilt-Shift at B&H Photo and Amazon itself and Adorama

PS: car prices are estimates and do not represent Blue Book values 😉

PS2: these too have been added to the New Lenses of 2017

August 29, 2017 Filed Under: canon, dslr deals Tagged With: , , ,

Pre-order Canon EF 85mm f1.4L IS USM Lens

A new lens from Canon to brighten your photography and darken your wallet! The new Canon EF 85mm f1.4L IS USM Lens is available for pre-ordering for $1599 at B&H Photo and Amazon itself and Adorama.

The lens has been added to the New Lenses of 2017 tracking page.

August 29, 2017 Filed Under: canon, dslr deals Tagged With: , , ,

Refurbished Nikon 50mm f1.8D for $100

It is good to have choices. Especially when it comes to normal prime lenses 🙂 There is a cascade of three options for the good old Nikon 50mm f1.8D lens depending on condition and warranty situation:

+ manufacturer refurbished for $100 with free shipping at Adorama with a 90-day Nikon USA warranty

+ new condition imported grey-market with filter kit, and accessoro-trinkets for $112 by eBay seller “PhotoVideo 4 Less” without warranty
+ if buying on eBay and if eligible, don’t forget to first activate the 8% eBay Bucks offer

+ new condition with Nikon USA warranty with 52mm UV filter and accessoro-trinkets and 2% promotional rewards for $132 at Adorama

Speaking of Adorama, here is the latest situation in their Nikon manufacturer refurbished gear:
+ recently added refurbished Nikon gear

+ all refurbished Nikon gear

August 29, 2017 Filed Under: dslr deals, nikon Tagged With: , , , , , ,

Refurbished Nikon D810 body for $2199

The new Nikon D850 is coming later this year for $3300 [see Stock Tracker for options]. The existing Nikon D810 goes for $2800 in new condition at authorize dealers…

… but if you prefer to get it refurbished from an A-list dealer, you can get it refurbished at B&H Photo for $2199 with free shipping with a 90-day warranty (I think the warranty is from B&H, not Nikon).

Strategically, it’s not a bad idea, if you are going for the previous generation model, to get it refurbished or used, when the price difference between the new condition models is closer. Of course this is all relative, and one’s individual preferences and priorities vary, so there’s no one size fits all type of answer.

August 29, 2017 Filed Under: dslr deals, nikon Tagged With: , ,

(ENDED) Tokina 24-70 f2.8 for $699 [Canon only], Quantum Pack, Sennheiser for GoPRO, Etc

These daily deals expired but for more action, check their Featured Sales…

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August 29, 2017 Filed Under: camera accessories, dslr deals, tokina Tagged With: ,