Pre-order new Pentax 55-300mm f4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE HD DA for $400

The acronyms are almost as many as Daenerys’s titles, it’s a brand new lens, the Pentax 55-300mm f4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE HD DA and it is available for pre-order for $400 at Adorama (free shipping) and B&H Photo (with free shipping) [UPDATED]… This has been added to the Cameras and Lenses of 2016 page…

Pentax K-3 Body and BG-5 Battery Grip and AF-200FG Flash for $749

Maybe Samsung could have stayed with the K-mount instead of going off on a TouchWiz adventure, but that’s another story for another navel-gazing time. Which brings us to the K-mount, where the Pentax K-3 body only is bundled with the Pentax BG-5 Battery Grip and the Pentax AF200FG Flash, all together for $749 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo.

If you have absolutely no interest in battery grips, you can get the K-3 body only with the Flash and $30 promotional rewards for $739 at Adorama.

Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM with Free Extras for $329

The Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM is part of a couple promotions for $329 with free shipping. At B&H Photo you get the Luminesque 58mm UV and Circular Polarizer Multi Coated Filter Kit and 2% promotional rewards. At Adorama you get the Corel Software Bundle, ProOptic filters, tether and cleaning kit.

Canon 85mm f1.8 with Free Extras for $350

The Canon 85mm f1.8 SLR lens is part of a couple of promotions for $350 with free shipping. At B&H Photo you get 2% promotional rewards and the Luminesque 58mm UV and Circular Polarizer Multi Coated Filter Kit. At Adorama you get the Corel Software Bundle, ProOptic filters, tether and cleaning kit.

Rokinon T1.5 Three Cine Prime Lens Bundle for $999 (C/N/A/E/m43)

It’s Prime Cine time now, the Rokinon T1.5 Cine Prime Lens Bundle that consists of the 24mm and 35mm and 85mm T1.5 Cine Primes is on sale for $999 with free shipping at B&H Photo in your choice of Canon or Nikon or Sony SLR mounts and Sony E or M43rds mirrorless systems. Click on the mount of choice in the tabs over there to get to your desired version of interest.

Rokinon 14mm f2.8 IF ED UMC Lens For Canon EF with AE Chip for $399

Chip time for Canon DSLR users too, the Rokinon 14mm f2.8 IF ED UMC Lens For Canon EF with AE Chip is on sale for $399 with free shipping at B&H Photo.

Stock Update: Nikon D500 w/16-80 continues to run out

We just updated the Stock Status Tracker and since the previous update, the Nikon D500 w/16-80 continues to run out. The Pentax K-1 and Nikon D500 body only are status quo (out of stock), the Nikon D5 is steadily in-stock, and the Canon 1D X II is starting to run out again.

If you have any upcoming cameras you’d like to see tracked please leave a note or use the online contact form.

Refurbished Nikon D5500 w/18-55 DX VR for $560

Back on the refurbished train, Adorama is offering the manufacturer refurbished black Nikon D5500 with 18-55mm DX VR II for $560 with free shipping and a 90-day Nikon USA warranty as one of their many Street Fair Specials.

Refurbished Nikon 24-120mm f4G ED-IF AF-S VR for $530

If you are comfortable with refurbished lenses, you can score the manufacturer refurbished Nikon 24-120mm f4G ED-IF AF-S VR for $530 with free shipping and a 90-day Nikon USA warranty from Adorama as part of their Street Fair Specials.

Stock Update: Nikon D500 w/16-80 starting to run out

As of this update of the Stock Status Tracker, Adorama and B&H Photo has run out of stock for the more expensive Nikon D500 with 16-80mm kit, but it still remains in-stock for the uneven price of $3067 at Amazon by Amazon itself.

Sigma 18-300mm f3.5-6.3 HSM DC MACRO OS Contemporary and USB Lens Dock and Close-Up Lens and 4% Rewards for $450 after Coupon (C/N/Si)

We have a trio of promo code Sigma lens specials at B&H Photo. We start with a zoomy bundle, it is the Sigma 18-300mm f3.5-6.3 HSM DC MACRO OS Contemporary offered for $450 with free shipping after you enter coupon code BHOPTIC16 over there. The coupon drops the price, but you also get 4% promotional rewards, a Sigma Lens USB Dock, and the Sigma AML72-01 Close-Up Lens. This is available in the Canon, Nikon and Sigma SLR mounts. This is part of the B&H Optic conference promotions, it should end by 6/8/16.

Sigma 105mm f2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro for $570 w/coupon (C/N/A/Si)

Coupon Prime action continues at B&H Photo, the same coupon, coupon code BHOPTIC16 entered over there gets you the Sigma 105mm f2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro SLR lens for $570 with free expedited shipping. You also get 4% promotional rewards. It is available in the Canon, Nikon, Sony-Alpha-Minolta-Dyxum-Maxxum-Pixxum-Odium and Sigma SLR mounts. Offer ends by 6/8/16.

Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM for $820 with coupon (C/N/A/P/Si)

The Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM SLR lens is currently on sale for $820 with free shipping at B&H Photo after you enter promo code BHOPTIC16 over there. It is available in the Canon, Nikon, Sony-Minolta-Alpha, Pentax and Sigma SLR mounts. Offer ends by 6/8/16.

Pentax FA 100mm f2.8 WR Macro Lens for $380

K-Macro action now, B&H Photo is offering the Pentax FA 100mm f2.8 WR Macro Lens for $380 with free expedited shipping until 6/10/16.

Free 4TB WDD HDD with Canon 1D X II CFAST Pre-order for $6000

We just updated the Stock Tracking page and the new development is on the Canon 1D X Mark II CFAST Kit front. If you pre-order the camera for $6000, you also get a free 4TB Western Digital External Hard Disk Drive at B&H Photo. The CFAST kit includes the CFAST reader and 64GB card by definition, so the 4TB HDD is a bonus included by B&H.

New Nikon DSLR Lens Instant Savings (12 options)

Sunday brings new manufacturer-initiated promotions and Nikon has dozen of DSLR Lenses on special, some come with freebies from the retailers as well. You can see the available options at B&H Photo and Adorama. More on these tomorrow.

Imported grey market Canon 7D II Body Only with 1yr seller warranty for $1150

The Canon 7D II body only goes for $1500 at authorized dealers with free accessories or free Lightroom 6.

But if you are comfortable with imported grey-market items that come with a 1-year seller warranty (not from Canon USA), you can get it for $1150 with free shipping by Electronics Valley on eBay (99.6%, ships from New Jersey). Limit five per buyer.

Stock Update: Nikon D500 Body out of stock as well

We just updated the Stock Status Tracker and as of this update, the Nikon D500 body only has gone out of stock as well. Both Nikon D5 kits and the D500 w/16-80 remain steadily in-stock, so they will be phased out of the Tracker in the next few days if they continue to be so. Meanwhile the 1D X II continues to be in limited availability but at least it is in-stock at at-least one retailer.

(SOLD OUT) In-stock now: Pentax K-1 Body for $1800 [low stock!]

As of a 11:44pm ET recheck, this SOLD OUT… For future updates, check the Stock Status Tracking page

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(ENDED) Imported Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L II IS for $1600

As of 6/3/16 recheck, this eBay listing ended with 283 units sold…

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Refurbished Nikon D3300 w/18-55 DX VR for $299

The action picks up at the eBay Trending 100 where Beach Camera is offering the manufacturer refurbished Nikon D3300 with 18-55mm DX VR II for $299 with free shipping and a 90 day Nikon USA warranty. Limit two per customer during this promotion.

Alternately, if you need a holster-style camera bag and the Corel Software Bundle (that includes AfterShot and Paintshop), you can get it bundled up as such for $330 with free expedited shipping at Adorama.

Sigma 150-600mm f5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports with Free USB Dock and 10% Rewards for $1799 [C/N]

Weight-lifting caliber lens action now, the Sigma 150-600mm f5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports is going for $1799 with free shipping in the Canon or Nikon SLR mounts at B&H Photo, good until 6/21/16. You also get a free Sigma USB Lens Dock, and 10% promotional rewards, which, considering the price of the lens is a pretty decent amount to use on future B&H Photo purchases.

PS: the Sigma SLR version is a Special Order item so it will take longer to arrive, and only gets 4% promotional rewards instead of 10%.

(OLDER POST) Stock Update: Pentax K-1 for $1900, Nikon D500 Body Out

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(OLDER POST) Stock Update: Nikon D500 Body remains in-stock, Pentax K-1 Sold out

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(ENDED) Thursday: Rokinon 12mm f2.8 ED AS IF NCS UMC Fisheye for $369 [C/N/A/E]

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(OLDER POST) In-stock now: Nikon D500 Body Only for $2000

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Lensbaby Edge 80 Optic with $8 rewards for $200

The Lensbaby Edge 80 Optic along with $8 promotional rewards is on sale for $200 at Adorama. The same price but without the $8 rewards is available at B&H Photo.

Stock Update: Nikon D500 Body Low Stock at $2000

We just updated the Stock Status Tracker and the biggest change with this update is that the Nikon D500 body only remains in-stock but has a “low stock” alert at Adorama, so if you have a short term buy-interest in the camera, this is something to consider considering.

PS: if you want any other cameras or retailers to be added to the tracker, please let us know using the Contact Form or leave a comment or Twitterize.

Canon 80D with 18-135 and 55-250 and Extras for $1748

It’s bundle time at B&H Photo, you can a Canon 80D Two Lens Bundle with the 18-135mm and 55-250mm lenses along with an extra Watson battery and Ruggard shoulder bag and 16GB Sandisk Extreme for $1748 with free expedited shipping.

NOTE/REMINDER: if you have an Amazon Chase VISA credit card, and you are eligible for this offer, you haven’t used this one-time Pay with Chase VISA promotion, you can get the Canon 80D with 18-135 for $1280. The two aforelinked posts explain this YMMV offer.

Stock Update: IN (D500 both kits, D5 both kits, 1DXii both kits), OUT (K-1)

We just updated the Stocks Status Tracker with the latest situation. Both kits of each of the Nikon D500 and D5 and the Canon 1D X II are in-stock at authorized dealers at their starting prices. The Pentax K-1 wait continues, it is day #3953 😉