If you are not fond of VR, the manufacturer refurbished Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX is currently available for $89 with free shipping and a 90 day Nikon USA warranty at Adorama.
Refurbished Nikon D5200 w/18-55 DX VR and 64GB microSD for $380
If you are comfortable with manufacturer refurbished DSLR gear, there’s more drip-dropping on the Nikon DSLR front. Adorama is bundling the manufacturer refurbished Nikon D5200 with 18-55 DX VR with 2% promotional rewards (around $7.50~) and a 64GB Samsung microSDXC card (with SD adapter) for $380 with free shipping and a 90 day Nikon USA warranty… Optionally if you purchase this with a Flashpoint on-camera flash, you can get a combined purchase discount (two options of Flashpoint flashes)…
This is part of a refurbished Nikon DSLR Gear sale at Adorama.
Canon D-Rebel T5i w/18-55 Video Creator Kit + Pixma Pro 100 for $550 after $350 MIR (AMEX GC)
This offer stands at the intersection of many interests (video, printing, mail-in rebates, gift cards). Adorama has a Canon D-Rebel T5i Video Creator Bundle for $550 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, the Rode VIDEOMIC GO Microphone, and a 32GB Sandisk C10 memory card (these are the official colorfully-boxed-by-Canon “Video Creator Kit”. You also get the Pixma Pro 100 printer and a 50pk of 13×19″ Canon SG-201 photo paper.
Strategically with these bundles, if you don’t need all the included items, you can dispense with them as you see fit. Some may become gifts for other people, some could be traded locally or through various camera forums, others sold on eBay/Craiglist, others donated to local schools and non-profits, etc, etc, etc.
White Box Canon 24-105 f4L IS USM for $606 (Grey/Imp)
The Canon 24-105 f4L IS USM lens is bundled with some of the more advanced Canon DSLR kits. Some enterprising retailers are taking advantage of the kit bundle discounts and they sell the camera and the lens separately, partially passing some of the savings to the lens buyers. Once such case is found in the eBay Deals where eBay seller “Get It Digital” (99.5%) is offering the white-box (does not come in outer retail packaging) Canon 24-105 f4L IS USM lens for $606 with free shipping, with a limit of 3 per customer. Over 1400 lenses got sold so far from this listing per the eBay statistics over there.
NOTE: the eBay listing has no mention of a warranty. It does not state whether the lens was split from a USA warranty kit, or if it was split from an Imported kit. To be on the safe side, assume this is an imported grey-market item. They would have probably charged more if it was a USA warranty lens.
The lens on its own in retail packaging with Canon USA warranty goes for $1000 at authorized Canon dealers (eg Adorama with boatload of free accessories). A white box option (again with no specifics on warranty) goes for $610 by AudioDealz fulfilled by Amazon (with six free lens-related accessories).
Nikon DSLR + Lens Combined Purchase Discounts expire 1/2/16
The Nikon DSLR + Lens combined purchase discounts expire on 1/2/16 as well in their current iteration. You can see the various options and combinations nicely organized by DSLR at B&H Photo. Some of these offers may not return later on, but again, I have no way of knowing for certain. Participating Nikon DSLRs range from the D3300 all the way up to the Df and D4S.
Canon Lens Instant Savings (38 options; Expire 1/2/16)
The current iteration of the Canon Lens Instant Savings expires 1/2/16. A total of 38 items are participating at the aforelinked B&H Photo page, 34 lenses and 4 flashes. There are too many to list here individually. Many of them have promotional rewards as well. Some of these offers may not return after 1/2/16, but I have no way of knowing for certain either way.
UPDATE: I forgot to mention, running in parallel, also with a 1/2/16 expiration date are the instant savings on Canon DSLRs. These are not combined purchase discounts, just discounts on the DSLR prices.
Tamron 24-70/2.8 Di VC USD with 10% rewards for $1100 after $200 MIR (C/N/A)
It’s not just Sigma! Tamron has f2.8 Pro Zooms too! This offer has both Promotional Rewards and a mail-in rebate. You can get the Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 Di VC USD SP for $1100 after a $200 mail-in rebate, but you also get 10% Promotional Rewards (~$130 or $110~ if the MIR price is not included in the promotional rewards) at B&H Photo in the Canon, Nikon and Sony-Alpha-Dyxum-Maxxum-Dzixum-Mfoxum SLR mounts. Offer ends 12/31/15 (but the free Next Day cutoff is Wedn 4pm ET).
Canon 5DS R body with $360 rewards and Next Day for $3600
This DSLR is at the Union of the Two Offer Towers (but in a good way), it is eligible for 10% promotional rewards (a juicy $360) and Free NEXT DAY delivery (cut-off is Wedn 4pm ET). It is the Canon 5DS R body only going for its usual price of $3600 at B&H Photo… If you don’t need next day delivery, you can swap that for the Audio-Technica AT8024 Stereo/Mono Microphone and still get the 10% promotional rewards and the Corel software kit (AfterShot P2, PSP X7, etc) for $3600 at Adorama… It’s good to have choices!…
Sigma 50mm f1.4 DG ART w/Next Day for $850 (C/N/A/Si)
Sigma must be big fans of Art Bell, because they named a big line-up of lenses “ART” 🙂 Their new 50mm f1.4 DG ART HSM lens is going for $850 with free Next Day Delivery (cutoff Wedn 4pm ET) and 4% promotional rewards (~$34~) at B&H Photo in the Canon, Nikon, Sony and Shiguma SLR mounts… If you don’t need Next Day delivery, you have two options at Adorama: either 4% rewards and the Sigma USB Lens Dock included, or the usual lens-accessories and Corel software bundle…
Sigma 70-200 f2.8 OS APO with $48 rewards for $1200 (C/N/A/Si)
Pro zoom action now, the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM lens is on sale for $1200 with 4% promotional rewards (~$48) at B&H Photo in the Canon, Nikon, Sony and Sigma SLR mounts… NOTE: the Canon and Nikon mounts get free NEXT DAY delivery (cut-off is Wedn 4pm ET), while the other two get free Expedited shipping…
If you prefer free lens-y accessories included instead of 4% promotional rewards, you can also get it for $1200 at Adorama…
10% Rewards on 44 Canon and Nikon DSLRs and Lenses
For a limited time, B&H Photo is offering 10% Promotional rewards on 44 different Canon and Nikon DSLR kits and Lenses. This is mostly four-figure items, such as the D810, 5D Mark III, 6D, f2.8 professional zooms, peaking with the $10,300 Nikon 500mm f4E VR which will get you $1,030 rewards to use on future B&H purchases. There are two pages of eligible items, so don’t forget to check page #2 over there. No coupon is needed. An expiration date is not mentioned. When it expires, you will no longer see it mentioned there (that’s how you’ll know it’s over).
Tokina 11-20mm f2.8 PRO DX for $424 (C/N)
For a limited time, the new Tokina 11-20mm f2.8 PRO DX lens is on sale for $424 with free shipping at Adorama in the Canon mount and the Nikon mount… The same price is available at B&H Photo…
10% Promotional Rewards on select Zeiss, Tamron, Rokinon, Sigma Lenses
Adorama has a limited time promotion, good until 12/31/15, you receive 10% promotional rewards on a handful of Lenses from Zeiss, Tamron, Rokinon, and Sigma lenses. The lenses are shown in this brand-name order. This includes pre-orders for the new Tamron 35mm and 45mm f1.8 Di VC lenses, along with Rokinon Cine T1.5 primes, some big Sigma lenses (500/4.5, 300/2.8, 150-600, etc). Zeiss has the most eligible lenses, including CP.2s, Ikons, Distagons, and more. The highest priced lens is $23,900 which gets you $2,390 in promotional rewards (!).
Pentax 35mm f2.4 with 3yr New Leaf for $110
The Pentax 35mm f2.4 lens is bundled with a 3-Year New Leaf Plus warranty for $110 with free expedited shipping at Adorama.
Rokinon Lens Sale (six options, four are Cine T1.5)
Adorama is having a Rokinon Lens Sale featuring six different models. Four of them are Cine T1.5 lenses, the 24mm for $419, the 35mm for $339, the 85mm for $229, and the 50mm for $379. This is the order in which they appear on the aforelinked sales page… The Cine lenses are available in 3-5 mounts each, including Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A- and E-, and Micro Four Thirds…
There are also two non-Cine lenses on sale towards the bottom of that page, the 8mm f3.5 HD Fisheye Lens (Removable Hood) goes for $179 in Canon EF, $189 in Fuji X, and $199 in Nikon F chipped… Meanwhile the 24mm f1.4 ED AS UMC goes for $450 in Canon EF, Nikon F, and Sony E… You can find at the bottom of the Rokinon Lens Sale…
Refurbished Nikon 18-105mm f3.5-5.6G DX VR for $185
The manufacturer refurbished Nikon 18-105mm f3.5-5.6G DX VR with a 90 day Nikon USA warranty is currently on sale for $185 with free shipping at Adorama… This is part of their refurbished Nikon sale… Speaking of Adorama, they are offering this 34″ Class LG UltraWide IPS LED Monitor (3440 x 1440, 21:9, MAC Compatible, 34UM95C-P) for $525 with free shipping…
Refurbished Nikon 24-120mm f4G ED VR for $650
There’s an f4 zoom too participating in the manufacturer refurbished Nikon party at Adorama, it is the Nikon 24-120mm f4G ED VR going for $650 with free shipping and a 90 day Nikon USA warranty.
Refurbished Nikon D5300 Body for $400
The manufacturer refurbished black Nikon D5300 body only is currently offered for $400 with free shipping and a 90 day Nikon USA warranty at Adorama.
Refurbished Nikon D3200 Body for $230
The manufacturer refurbished RED Nikon D3200 body only is currently on sale for $230 with free shipping and a 90 day Nikon USA warranty at Adorama… If you prefer the black color scheme and the 18-55 DX VR II kit lens, that goes for $300 with free shipping and 90 day Nikon USA warranty at Adorama… If you also happen to need any camera accessories, expand the yellow Special Offer to see combined purchase discounts…
Refurbished Nikon D3300 w/18-55 DX VR for $319
There are many Nikon DSLRs in both and refurbished condition, making decisions more difficult in a sort of good way. One such option is the manufacturer refurbished black Nikon D3300 with the 18-55 DX VR II lens and a 90 day Nikon USA warranty and 2% in promotional rewards at Adorama.
For more, check the refurbished Nikon sale.
(SOLD OUT) Refurbished Nikon D7100 Body + WU-1a adapter for $479
As of a 12/26/15 recheck, this sold out and can no longer be ordered… For more action, check the Adorama refurbished Nikon sale…
IF you are looking for an advanced Nikon APS-C DSLR body under $500, one option is the manufacturer refurbished Nikon D7100 body only bundled with the refurbished WU-1a wireless adapter and with $9.58 in promotional rewards for $479 with free shipping and a 90 day Nikon USA warranty at Adorama.
Buy Sigma 200-500mm f2.8, Get $1040 Rewards (C/N/Si)
The Sigma 200-500mm f2.8 / 400-1000mm f5.6 eats pancake lenses for breakfast when it’s on a diet. Its regular lunch are professional SLR f2.8 zoom lenses. And for dinner, it eats the whole Tokina line-up ;-). The lens goes for $26,000 in the Canon, Nikon and Sigma SLR mounts. At the moment, this lens earns 4% promotional rewards at Adorama (all three mounts) and B&H Photo (Canon gets 4%, other two get 2%)… 4% of $26,000 is $1040 in promotional rewards…
Pentax SLR Lens Instant Savings (11 options)
B&H Photo has a new Pentax SLR Lens Instant Savings promotion featuring 11 lenses, a mix of primes and zooms with one being a converter. All but one (50-135/2.8 for $730 + S&H) get free expedited shipping. Promotion ends 12/24/15.
Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8L II USM + 82mm Filter Kit + $60 rewards for $1500
The Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM lens is bundled with the Luminesque 82mm Circular Polarizer and UV Slim PRO Filter Kit and 4% promotional rewards (around $60) for $1500 with free shipping at B&H Photo. Free next day delivery for orders placed before Wedn 7am ET. Free regular shipping after that promotion expires.
Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM with Extras for $330
If you were planning to get a Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM lens, a number of retailers have bundled with freebies with it, but still selling for its authorized dealer price of $330 as follows:
+ B&H Photo with free Luminesque 58mm UV and Circular Polarizer Multi Coated Filter Kit and 4% promotional rewards (around $13~)
+ Focus Camera fulfilled by Amazon (Prime eligible) with 3pc Filter Kit, protective pouch, cap keeper, cleaning pen, cleaning clothes
+ Adorama with free Pro Optic 58mm Digital Essentials Filter Kit and lens cap keeper and cleaning kit and Corel Software (including Aftershot Pro 2 and Paintshop Pro X7)
Free 12mo Creative Cloud Photography with Canon 70-200 or 100-400
The following two Canon SLR lenses also receive a 12-month Creative Cloud Photography Plan subscription with purchase at B&H Photo, along with 4% promotional rewards on the purchase price. The lenses are the 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM for $2000 and the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM for $2200.
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS for $570 (C/N/A/Si)
The Sigma 105mm f2.8 EX DG OS macro lens is now on sale for $569 with free shipping in the Canon, Nikon, Sony-Alpha and Sigma SLR mounts at B&H Photo and Amazon itself.
Tamron 16-300mm Di VC PZD and 10% Rewards for $500 after $130 MIR (C/N/A)
Late start today, so we have a 15 yard penalty, repeat first down, and for the first down play, we have a special rebate and reward play, from the special playbook. I’m not even sure if the previous sentence makes sense, so let’s pretend I didn’t write it and move on…
The Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD is at a confluence of deals. It has two Tamron mail-in rebates totaling $130 back via MIR, along with 10% promotional rewards. As far as I can tell, the rewards are on the purchase price, not the after rebate price. So you can get this lens for $500 after $130 MIR plus $63 promotional rewards (or $50 in the worst case scenario) at B&H Photo in the Canon and Nikon and Sony SLR mounts. The Sony is not stabilized (no VC). Offer ends 12/24/15.
Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II and 12mo Creative Cloud Photography Plan for $1800
And now a lens + software bundle. For $1800 you can get the Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II USM lens with a 12-month Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan for $1800 with free next day delivery and 4% promotional rewards (~$72) at B&H Photo.
Rokinon 50mm T1.5 AS UMC Cine DS for $400 (EF, M43)
The Rokinon 50mm T1.5 AS UMC Cine DS lens is on sale for $400 with free shipping at B&H Photo in the Canon EF mount and M43rds. The other options go for more. The EF sale price ends on 12/22/15 at 11:59pm ET… The same prices are available at Amazon by Amazon itself…
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