IF you like Hasselblad-branded products for your Sony E-mount mirrorless APS-C cameras, the Hasselblad LF 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 OSS is currently on sale for $149 plus shipping at B&H Photo.
Panasonic G 14-140mm f3.5-5.6 OIS with $100 Gift Card for $500
Zoom zoom for Micro Four Thirds fans, the Panasonic G 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS lens, in the black color scheme, is bundled with a $100 Adorama gift certificate, all together for $500 with free shipping at Adorama. Only the black option gets the gift card. The silver only gets 2% rewards… This is part of the Adorama April Fool’s Day Sale…
Refurbished Nikon V2 body for $300
After many years of waiting, the Nikon V2 is now down to earth in terms of prices. You can get the white Nikon V2 body only in manufacturer refurbished condition with a 90 day Nikon USA warranty for $300 with free shipping at Adorama as one of their 4200+ clearance items.
Fuji X-E2 Body and HG-XE1 Hand Grip for $499
The new Fuji X-E2S has already been released, which means more discounting for the previous generation. The silver Fuji X-E2 body only is bundled with the Fujifilm HG-XE1 Hand Grip, together going for $499 with free shipping and handling at Adorama.
In-stock nao: Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary for $339 (Sony E)
We continue this seemingly never-ending In-Stock Alert Wave with the Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for the Sony E-mount, in-stock for $339 with free shipping at B&H Photo… The M43rds version is in pre-order state with a mid-April release estimate…
New Sony RX 10 III, 50/1.8 FE, 70-300 FE now available for Pre-Order
The new camera gear Sony announced earlier in the week are now available to pre-order at authorized dealers as follows:
+ RX 10 III rawsumer for $1500 at B&H Photo and Adorama and Amazon
+ Sony FE 50mm f1.8 Lens for $250 at B&H Photo and Adorama and Amazon
+ Sony FE 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 G OSS Lens for $1200 at B&H Photo and Adorama and Amazon
Olympus E-M5 II Body and 7-14mm f2.8 and 12-40mm f2.8 and 40-150mm f2.8 and HLD-8 Battery Holder and extra BLN-1 Battery and System Bag and 5% Rewards for $3700
On the Micro Four Thirds front, if you are ready to make an f2.8 commitment to the system, the Olympus E-M5 II PROFESSIONAL kit is now on sale for $3700 with free shipping and 5% promotional rewards (that’s $185 to spend on a future purchase) at B&H Photo. The same price but without 5% rewards is available at Adorama.
The PROFESSIONAL KIT (so many products use the term “Pro” as just marketing, so since this is actually a pro kit, it deserves full capitalization) consists of the following:
+ Olympus E-M5 II body only ($900 on its own)
+ Olympus 7-14mm f2.8 ($1200 on its own)
+ Olympus 12-40mm f2.8 ($900 on its own)
+ Olympus 40-150mm f2.8 ($1400 on its own)
+ Olympus HLD-8 Power Battery Holder for OM-D E-M5 Mark II (goes for $239 on its own)
+ additional Olympus BLN-1 battery ($40 on its own)
+ CBG-10 Camera System Bag (priceless)
So let’s do the math, you pay $3700 versus $4679 buying the items separately. No coupons, no rebates, just add the pro thing to the shopping cart and proceed to checkout.
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.
Pre-order 3/31/16: Sony 50mm f1.8 FE and 70-300 f4.5-5.6 G OSS FE
Sony has two new FE E-mount full frame lenses that will also become available for pre-ordering/purchase on March 31st in 2016. One prime, one zoom. The prime is the 50mm f1.8 for $248, and the zoom is the 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 G OSS FE for $1198. You can see their specs and pre-order pre-details at B&H Photo… These too have been added to the new of New Lenses in 2016 tracking page…
Fuji X System: three Zeiss Touit Primes (12/2.8, 32/1.8, 50/2.8) for $2018 after $700 MIR (prepaid Gift Card)
If you like Touit lenses and the Fuji X system and don’t mind mail-in rebates and prepaid gift cards, the X-System trio of Zeiss Touit lenses (12/2.8, 32/1.8, 50/2.8) is bundled together for $2018 after a $700 mail-in rebate (prepaid gift card) at Adorama (with free filters and cleaning kits).
NOTE #1: this is currently “Temporarily On Backorder”, there is no shipping estimate
NOTE #2: the PDF of the rebate form (available at the aforelinked page) says that your rebate form must be postmarked within 30 days of purchase. Since the shipment date is an unknown, if you are planning to do the mail-in rebate, you may want to wait until it is back in-stock before buying it!
NOTE #3: the PDF rebate says “prepaid gift card” but does not specify which one. VISA? Mastercard? AMEX? Store Gift Card? It certainly won’t be a cashable check.
Zeiss Touit 12mm f2.8 with Extras for $699 (Fuji X, Sony E)
The Zeiss Touit 12mm f2.8 lens is on sale for $699 with free shipping and free extras as follows:
+ Fuji X: 4% rewards ($28~) OR free accessories (UV filter, tether, cleaning)
+ Sony E: free accessories (UV filter, tether, cleaning)
Panasonic 20mm f1.7 II and $25 Gift Card for $268
It’s tape-delayed Pancake Day at the eBay Deals, where Adorama’s eBay store is offering the new condition Panasonic 20mm f1.7 II pancake lens along with a $25 Adorama Gift Card for $268 with free shipping. The lens goes for $248 on its own, so you are +$5 on this offer. Especially of interest if you have eBay Bucks or eBay Gift Cards waiting to be spent.
Panasonic M43 Lenses Instant Savings (16 options) with 4% rewards
B&H Photo is having an instant savings promotion on sixteen Panasonic M43rds Lenses along with 4% promotional rewards. It is a mix of primes (including pancakes) and zooms (including the two f2.8 pro lenses)… Optionally, some of the lenses are eligible for a tripling of the original 1-year manufacturer warranty by submitting a mail-in rebate (seriously, it’s 2016, why are we still doing mail-in rebates!) to Panasonic…
Panasonic 12-35mm f2.8 with $28 rewards for $700
F2.8 zoom action on the Micro Four Thirds front, the Panasonic 12-35mm f2.8 G X Vario asph. lens is on sale for $698 with free shipping and 4% promotional rewards (around $28) at B&H Photo and Adorama… Optionally you can triple the original 1-year manufacturer warranty by submitting a mail-in rebate to Panasonic (why can’t they make it a 3-year warranty for everyone?)…
Pre-order Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15mm f4.5 Aspherical III (Sony E) for $800
Prime your wallets with a new prime lens for the Sony E-mount, it is the Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15mm f4.5 Aspherical III available for pre-order for $800 with an end of March release estimate at B&H Photo.
25% off the Olympus Outlet Store with coupon [eg refurb E-M10 w/14-42 for $300, refurb Stylus 1s for $330]
To celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day season, the official Olympus Outlet store is bringing back their 25% off sale using coupon code SPRING over there. The coupon is good on all the refurbished items. Coupon expires Tuesday 3/22/16 at 11:59:59 PM ET.
This includes interchangeable and fixed-lens cameras, lenses, and other assorted items, including:
+ refurb E-M5 and E-M10 kits such as refurb E-M10 with 14-42 II R for $300
+ fifteen refurbished Lenses
+ refurb Stylus 1s rawsumer for $330
+ various refurb TG-series waterproof cameras
+ the prices you see on the website are before the coupon; after you add the coupon, the price drops by 25% in the shopping cart
+ refurbished items come with a 90-day Olympus warranty and a 30-day return policy
Fuji X-PRO1 Body + $18 Rewards for $460
The Fuji X-PRO 1 Body Only is currently on sale for $460 with free shipping and $18~ promotional rewards at Adorama as one of their St Pat’s Day specials.
If you are comfortable with used cameras, it starts at $310 in “Used Condition 9” at B&H Photo.
(ENDED) Samsung NX3000 w/20-50 & 50-200 & Flash & Case & LR5 for $400
This daily deal expired…
(ENDED) Heads Up: Panasonic 100-300 f4-5.6 Lightning Deal on Saturday at 8am ET
This lightning deal ended…
In-stock nao: Sony a6300 with 16-50mm
The Tall Ships from Japan are delivering supplies of the brand new Sony a6300 mirrorless camera. As of the time of writing, the a6300 with 16-50mm option is in-stock and ready to ship for $1148 at B&H Photo. The other kits are not here yet.
Samsung NX1 Body with $42 Rewards for $1049
If you have Samsung NX lenses, or you don’t need the kit lens bundled with the NX1, there is a sale at Adorama, you can get the Samsung NX1 body only for $1049 with free expedited shipping along with 4% promotional rewards (around $42 to be used in future Adorama purchases)… The NX1 with 16-50mm kit goes for $1200…
Big Sigma Lens Sale (200 options) – must use Promo Code
B&H Photo is having a Big Sigma Lens Sale for WPPI. These offers are activated when you use promo code BHWPPI16 in the B&H shopping cart and they expire 3/10/16. You won’t see the sale price until after you enter the promo code. Some of these lenses also earn 4% promotional rewards. The sale features 14 Sigma ART Lenses (C/N/A/P/Si) and 186 Sigma Lenses of various DSLR and Mirrorless mounts. Remember you must use coupon code BHWPPI16 for this sale which ends 3/10/16.
Rokinon Cine Lens Sale (18 options) [various mounts]
Also part of the WPPI festivities, B&H Photo has a sale on 18 Rokinon Cine Lenses of different SLR and Mirrorless mounts. The sale includes the “T1.5 Prime Bundle” (24, 35, 50, 85) for $1900 in the Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Sony E, and M43rds mounts. Sale ends 3/10/16.
Panasonic AG-AF100A with 14-140mm OIS and Extra Battery and two 32GB SDHC for $1995
The Panasonic AG-AF100A M43rds digital cinema camera is bundled in a Starter Kit with the Panasonic 14-140mm f3.5-5.6 POWER O.I.S. Lens along with an extra Panasonic VW-VBG6 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack and two 32GB Transcend SDHC cards and a video-camera bag, all together for $1995 with free shipping at B&H Photo.
Sony a6000 with 16-50 and 55-210 and Lightroom 6 for $846 [OR other free extras]
Bundle up time for the E-mount! Adorama is offering a Sony a6000 bundle with the 16-50 and 55-210 lenses and the Adobe Lightroom 6 software (stand-alone, not cloud), all together for $846 with free shipping.
If you don’t want/need Lightroom 6, for the same price and same two lenses, you can get free accessories in the black kit (extra Sony batter, extra Sony charger, Sony screen protector, 64GB Lexar SDXC) and in the silver kit (same free accessories).
On the other hand, if you are fond of certified refurbished, and don’t need any of the aforementioned bonus items, you can get the Sony a6000 two-lens kit for $680 with free shipping by Secondipity thru Amazon. The page there says this will ship by Ground Transportation, so it will not arrive as fast as Prime items typically arrive.
Panasonic AG-AF100A Starter Kit with 14-140mm Lens for $2495
Micro Four Thirds video-priority action now, with the Panasonic AG-AF100A Starter Kit with the Panasonic 14-140mm f3.5-5.6 POWER OIS Lens along with an extra 3rd-party battery and two 32GB Transcend SDHC cards and a Pearstone camera bag, all together for $2495 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo.
Pre-order new Panasonic 12-60mm f3.5-5.6 OIS for $500
Not done yet! Panasonic has a new M43rds lens, the Panasonic G 12-60mm f3.5-5.6 Power OIS, available for pre-order for $500 at B&H Photo with a May 2016 release estimate… This has been added to the ever-growing List of 2016 Cameras and Lenses… You can quickly browse through the most recent items using the Pre-Orders Category here…
Fuji X-E2 Body with HG-XE1 Hand Grip for $499
The Fuji X-E2 body only is bundled with the Fuji HG-XE1 Hand Grip and together you can get them for $499 with free shipping at Adorama. This is available for either the silver X-E2 or the black X-E2. Offer expires 3/8/16 or earlier if sold out.
Fuji X-E2 with 18-55mm f2.8-4 and Fuji HG-XE1 Hand Grip for $699
And now back to the deals front. If you are Fuji X-System curious and don’t need to have the “latest and greatest” model, Adorama has a “take pictures with sale”, offering the Fuji X-E2 with the XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Lens and the official Fuji HG-XE1 Hand Grip, all together for $699 with free shipping in either the silver X-E2 kit or the black X-E2 kit. Offer expires 3/8/16 or earlier if sold out.
Summary of New Cameras and Lenses revealed today
This pre-order party is now over! You can find the newly announced cameras and lenses added to the New Cameras and Lenses of 2016 Tracking page and you can check today’s pre-ordering posts using the Pre-Orders category. As of the time of writing, some of the new items do not have a pre-order option or price, but they do have product pages which is a step in the right direction.
To summarize, Nikon launched a trio of 1-inch DL-series RAWsumers, and rebooted their Coolpix superzoom naming scheme with three new A/B cameras. Sigma revealed two new Foveon interchangeable lens cameras, but surprise, they are mirrorless and use the Sigma “Global Vision” SA mount lenses. One has an APS-H sensor, the other APS-C. Ricoh added a new waterproof camera, and Sony a new 4K camcorder with a 12x optical G lens.
On the lenses front, Tamron added two new stabilized full frame primes, a 85mm f1.8 and a 90mm f2.8 for Canon, Nikon and Sony DSLR mounts. Also coming is a Tamron console so photographers can update lens firmware on their own (for those Tamron lenses compatible with this). Sigma launched a new DN prime and a 50-100mm APS-C dSLR lens. For Sony E-mount cameras, Sigma has a new converter that allows them to mount either compatible Sigma Canon or Sigma Sigma SLR lenses. Sigma also launched a new EF-630 flash.
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