Refurbished Canon 70D with 18-55 IS and 1yr warranty for $680

The official Canon store is offering the manufacturer refurbished Canon 70D with 18-55mm IS with a 1-year warranty for $680 with free shipping and handling.

In-stock nao: all three Canon 80D kits

All three of the official Canon 80D kits are now in-stock and ready to ship at B&H Photo: the 80D Body Only goes for $1200, the 80D with 18-55 goes for $1350 and the 80D with 18-135 goes for $1800 with free shipping. They are eligible for the new Canon mail-in rebates (see PDF on B&H product pages for details).

In-stock nao: Canon 18-135mm IS EF-S Nano USM for $599

Nano USM but not nano price for the new Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS USM EF-S lens, now in-stock for $599 with free shipping at B&H Photo.

In-stock nao: Tamron 85mm f1.8 Di VC for $750 (C/N)

If you like the idea of a stabilized 85mm f1.8 lens, the new Tamron 85mm f1.8 Di VC USD is now in-stock and ready to cling on to your Canon or Nikon DSLRs for $750 with free expedited shipping from B&H Photo (VC is Tamron-speak for image stabilization, aka vibration correction).

In-stock Nao: Pentax HD D FA* 70-200mm f2.8 ED DC AW for $1800

With the Pentax Full Frame Unicorn on the horizon, there are more reasons for K-photographers to get new full frame Pentax lenses. Which brings us to another in-stock alert, the Pentax HD D FA* 70-200mm f2.8 ED DC AW lens is currently in-stock and ready to ship to your K-mount for $1800 with free expedited shipping from B&H Photo.

Sigma 150-600mm f5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports with $180 Rewards and USB Dock and 105mm WR UV filter for $1800 (C/N/Si)

Expiring tonight (11:59pm ET on 3/31/16), the Sigma 150-600mm f5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports Lens is bundled with the Sigma 105mm WR UV filter and the Sigma USB Dock along with 10% promotional rewards ($180 to be used on future purchases) for $1800 with free shipping in the Canon, Nikon and Shiguma SLR mounts at B&H Photo.

Sigma 18-300mm f3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Contemporary with $20 Rewards and Sigma AML72-01 close-up lens and the Sigma USB Dock for $499 (C/N/A/P/Si)

The name “Contemporary” sounds reasonable now in Sigma’s line-up since it was only recently launched, but twenty years from now, all these lenses will still be called “Contemporary” even though they won’t be so 🙂 Regardless…

… the Sigma 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Contemporary lens is available bundled with the Sigma AML72-01 close-up lens and the Sigma USB Dock and $20 promotional rewards, all together for $499 with free shipping at Adorama in the Canon, Nikon, Sony Alpha, Pentax, and Sigma SLR mounts.

Alternately, you can opt for the bundles that include the Sigma AML72-01 close-up lens, but trade the Sigma USB Dock and 4% rewards for a bundle of lens accessories (72mm Digital Essentials Filter Kit, lens pouch, tether, and cleaning kit).

Page down on the Adorama search results until you find the mount and combo of interest.

Refurbished Nikon D7200 Body w/90 day Nikon USA warranty for $770

A more recent Nikon APS-C DSLR, the D7200 is now available in manufacturer refurbished condition for $770 with free shipping at Adorama as one of their refubished Nikon specials that are part of the 4200+ Spring Clearance Items.

Refurbished Nikon 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR for $195

An alternative option to the previously mentioned refurbished Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6 DX VR II for $110, Adorama is offering the manufacturer refurbished refurbished Nikon 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR with a 90-day Nikon USA warranty for $195 with free shipping… This is one of their 4200+ Spring Clearance Items

Refurbished Nikon 18-140mm f3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR for $210

A versatile lens, perhaps an alternative to the basic 18-55 lens, the Nikon 18-140mm f3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR is available in manufacturer refurbished condition for $210 with free shipping at Adorama with a 90 day Nikon USA warranty… This is one of their 4200+ Spring Clearance Items

Open-box Canon 40mm f2.8 Pancake for $119 w/free S&H

Not as fragile as a pancake but more sensitive to syrup, pancake lenses are one of the lower risk type of purchases if you want to go the open-box or used/refurbished route. Which brings us to the Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens available in open-box condition for $119 with free shipping and the full 1-year Canon USA warranty at Adorama as one of their many clearance items.

Refurbished Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED DX VR II w/90 day Nikon USA warranty for $110

This is not a bad way to add a stabilized telephoto zoom to one’s Nikon virtual camera bag, the Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED DX VR II is available in manufacturer refurbished condition with a 90 day Nikon USA warranty for $110 with free shipping at Adorama as one of their 4200+ clearance sale items.

(ENDED) Ends Thur 1am ET: Canon D-Rebel T5 w/18-55 for $299

This daily deal expired but the D-Rebel T5 is a recurring feature at various deal websites…

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Pentax K-50 Body and AF-200FG Flash for $295

In a galaxy nearby, the white Pentax K-50 body only is bundled with the Pentax AF-200FG external flash and $12~ in promotional rewards, all together for $295 with free shipping at Adorama. Only this body-only color currently gets the free flash.

Nikon Lens Instant Savings with Lens Filter & Corel software

The current iteration of various Nikon SLR Instant Savings at Adorama come with some extra items as well, a lens filter and the Corel software kit that includes AfterShot PRO and Paintshop PRO. The lenses are organized by type over there for easier navigation. It includes a mix of primes and zooms. This round expires 4/2/16.

Pre-order Sigma MC-11 Mount Converter (Canon EF or Sigma SA Lenses to Sony E bodies)

If you have Canon EF lenses or Sigma SA lenses and you would like to use them on your Sony E-mount camera bodies, Sigma has a new mount converter adapter, the MC-11 available for pre-order for $249 each at B&H Photo with a mid-April release estimate.

Tokina 16-28mm f2.8 PRO FX with Extras for $589

Another Tokina offer, their 16-28mm f2.8 PRO FX lens is currently on sale for $589 with free shipping and 4% promotional rewards (around $23) in the Canon or Nikon SLR mounts at B&H Photo. Offer ends 3/31/16 at 11:59pm ET.

If you prefer free accessories instead of 4% promotional rewards, Adorama is bundling it with a flex lens shade, a slinger soft large lens case and a cleaning kit.

PS: post title corrected, this is Tokina, not Tamron. Many years later, and I still mis-type them. File under “known errors” 🙂 Why did they both have to start with a “T” and have six letters in their name? 🙂

Canon EF 24-70mm f2.8L II with Filters and $70 Rewards for $1749

The lens party continues with a Canon EF 24-70mm f2.8L II bundle at B&H Photo that includes 4% promotional rewards (around $70) and the Luminesque 82mm Circular Polarizer and UV Slim PRO Filter Kit included automatically by B&H while this promotion is running.

Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II PRO & $18 Rewards for $450 [C/N/A]

While the Tokina 11-20mm f2.8 is the B&H Photo Daily Deal (ends Tue 11:59pm ET), the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 AT-X 116 PRO DX-II is on sale for $450 with free shipping and 4% promotional rewards ($18~) at B&H Photo in the Canon, Nikon and Sony SLR mounts. Offer ends 3/31/16 at 11:59pm ET.

(ENDED) Tokina AT-X 11-20mm f2.8 PRO for $450 [C/N]

This daily deal expired… For more action, check the B&H Featured Deals page

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Refurbished Nikon D800 w/24-120 f4G VR for $2000

We have a quartet of refurbished Nikon DSLR specials from Adorama. We start with a refurbished duo, both the DSLR and the lens are manufacturer refurbished with a 90-day Nikon USA warranty offered at Adorama, it is the Nikon D750 with 24-120 f4G VR offered for $2000 with free shipping.

Refurbished Nikon D800 w/90-day Nikon USA warranty for $1700

Once upon a time full frame Nikon DSLRs were hard to find (many were driven back to the F5* while waiting), but now it’s close to raining full framers. The Nikon D800 is available in manufacturer-refurbished condition with a 90-day Nikon USA warranty for $1700 with free shipping at Adorama.

Refurbished Nikon D5300 body w/90-day Nikon warranty for $400

If you are in the same price as the previously mentioned D7000, but you prefer more modern digital internals (eg Wi-Fi), the black Nikon D5300 body only is offered manufacturer-refurbished with a 90-day Nikon USA warranty for $400 with free shipping by Adorama directly and by Adorama on eBay.

Refurbished Nikon D7000 w/rewards & 90-day Nikon warranty for $380

The Nikon D7000 along with the Fuji X100 were some of the historically influential digital cameras of the last few years, but camera manufacturers keep on releasing new models. For example, the Nikon APS-C world now has a $2000 flagship in the Nikon D500 (very expensive to remove that extra “0” from the D5000 name!).

However, if of the various Nikon APS-C options out there it is the good old D7000 the one you want, it is currently available in manufacturer-refurbished condition with a 90-day Nikon USA warranty for $380 with free shipping and $7.60 promotional rewards at Adorama.

Canon D-Rebel T6i w/18-135 IS STM and Pixma PRO 100 and SG-201 for $750 after $350 MIR (AMEX GC)

If you don’t want the previously mentioned older D-Rebel with kit lenses, Adorama has another D-Rebel Pixma MIR promotion. This time it is centered around the Canon D-Rebel T6i with 18-135mm IS STM along with the Pixma PRO 100 printer and its paper sideck, the SG-201 (13×19″ 50pk photo paper). This is $750 after a $350 mail-in rebate (prepaid AMEX Gift Card). Rebate details in the PDF form.

Canon D-Rebel T5i w/18-55 IS & 75-300 & Pixma PRO 100 & Paper for $450 after $350 MIR (AMEX GC)

Another Canon Pixma MIR promotion is running. Adorama is offering a Canon D-Rebel T5i bundle for $450 after a $350 mail-in rebate (prepaid American Express Gift Card). For that, you get the Canon D-Rebel T5i with 18-55 IS STM and 75-300 non-USM non-IS and Pixma PRO 100 printer and 50pk SG-201 13×19″ photo paper. Details on the rebate in the PDF file.

Refurbished Nikon D3300 with 18-55 & 55-200 (both VR) for $350

To the eBay Deals we return where the parade of refurbished Nikon DSLR kits continues with Beach Camera’s eBay store offering the manufacturer-refurbished with a 90 day Nikon USA warranty Nikon D3300 Two-Lens Kit with the 18-55 DX VR and 55-200 DX VR lenses for $350 with free shipping. You have a choice of black or red. Limit five per customer. Over 550 units got sold so far from this eBay listing per their stats there.

Nikon Lenses Instant Savings (23 options) with Free Accessories

B&H Photo is now running a Nikon SLR Lenses Instant Savings promotion featuring 23 lenses with a mix of primes (including three macros {remember to search the page for Micro, not Macro, because Nikon-speak}) and zooms (including the f2.8 PRO trio).

Nikon 24-70mm f2.8G with $64 rewards and two 77mm Hoya Filters for $1700

From the lensaholic department, the Nikon 24-70mm f2.8G ED AF-S lens is on sale for $1700 with free shipping, and 4% promotional rewards ($64~ to use in future purchases) and a 77mm Hoya HD2 UV filter and a 77mm Hoya NXT CP filter, and a Nikon cleaning kit at B&H Photo.

If you are a fan of refurbished, you can get it manufacturer-refurbished with a 90 day Nikon USA warranty, without any freebies, for $1400 at Adorama.

Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports and Sigma WR UV Filter and Sigma USB Dock and $180 Rewards for $1800 [C/N/Si]

The Sigma 150-600mm f5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports Lens comes bearing gifts at B&H Photo. You pay $1800 with free shipping and for that you receive the lens (obviously) along with 10% rewards (= $180 to be used in future B&H purchases) along with the Sigma 105mm WR UV Filter and the Sigma USB Dock. This is available in the Canon, Nikon and Shiguma SLR mounts.

PS: “Shiguma” harkens back to the computer-translated digitalcamera.jp days, when Sigma was computer-translated to Shiguma.