Sony a6500 with 16-50mm and Sigma 30/1.4 DC DN for $1469

The Sony a6500 dropped to $1200 body only or $1300 with the 16-50mm as part of this week’s Instant Savings madness.

BUT IF you want to buy the Sony a6500 with 16-50mm kit and a prime lens too, more specifically the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN (E-mount of course), you get them together as a bundle for $1469 at BuyDIG.com. Just add to cart and proceed to checkout. No coupons, no rebates.

The Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN lens on its own goes for $339 with freebies at Adorama or with 4% rewards at B&H Photo.

So with the BuyDIG bundle, you are adding the 30/1.4 lens for $170 more, half off its on-its-own price.

New Lens Instant Savings II: Pentax, Sigma, Rokinon, Samyang, Olympus

The previous Lens Instant Savings post got crowded, so now we have a Part II with some of the other lens manufacturers!

+ Pentax K-Lenses: 42 options including 24-70/2.8 SDM for $1100, 70-200/2.8 AW for $1600, 100/2.8 WR Macro for $500, etc

+ Sigma Lenses (various systems): 96 options including 17-50/2.8 DC OS HSM for $369, 105/2.8 HSM Macro for $569 and many more

+ Olympus M43 lenses: 15 options including 30/3.5 Macro for $199

+ Samyang Lenses (various systems): 49 options with a mix of photography-priority and video-priority lenses

+ Rokinon Lenses (various systems): 92 options with a mix of photography-priority and video-priority lenses including Sony E-system autofocus lenses
+ CORRECTED: an “option swith” is “options with” with the “s” at the wrong place 🙂

More on these later on, as, unfortunately, I am not IBM’s Watson and I cannot “digest” hundreds of lenses (over 500 of them in these two posts) on the fly. Not to mention that glass causes indigestion. Mayhaps I’ll start with the plastic lenses first 🙂

Sigma dp1 Quattro Digital Camera and LVF-01 Viewfinder Kit for $999

The Sigma dp1 Quattro Digital Camera on its own goes for $1000, but at the moment B&H Photo is including the LVF-01 Viewfinder Kit for FREE, in other words, you pay the same price of $999. Note that these are “Special Orders” so it will take 7-14 business days for them to get to you.

Refurbished Sigma 120-400mm f4.5-5.6 DG APO OS HSM for $339 (Sony A)

We have a series of refurbished Sigma lenses offered at Adorama. We start with the refurbished 120-400mm f4.5-5.6 DG APO OS HSM AF for the Sony Alpha DSLR system going for $339 with free shipping and warranty. As the OS hints at, this is an optically stabilized lens.

Refurbished Sigma 300mm f2.8 EX DG APO for $2280 (Sony A)

From a $100 prime we go to a $2280, the manufacturer refurbished Sigma 300mm f/2.8 EX DG APO Lens in the Sony Alpha DSLR mount is offered at this price with free shipping and warranty at Adorama.

In new condition, this lens goes for $3400 in the mounts it is currently offered on.

Refurbished Sigma 50mm f2.8 DG Macro for $105 (Sony A)

The Sony Alpha DSLR version of the Sigma 50mm f2.8 EX DG Macro lens is currently available in refurbished condition at Adorama for $105 with free shipping and a warranty.

Refurbished Sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6 DG OS (Pentax) for $189

One of the few optically stabilized Sigma lenses for the Pentax K system is the Sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6 DG OS, and this lens is offered manufacturer refurbished with a 90-day warranty for $189 with free shipping at Adorama.

You are paying a premium for the OS (optical stabilization). If you don’t want/need OS, the new condition non-OS 70-300mm f4-5.6 DG Macro goes for $169 with $7~ promotional rewards at Adorama.

Refurbished Sigma 28mm f1.8 EX DG Macro (PENTAX) for $170

Pentaxian time now, the manufacturer refurbished Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG Macro for Pentax is available for $170 with free shipping and a 1-year warranty at Adorama directly and also by Adorama on eBay (if you have eBay Bucks, Gift Cards and such to spend). The eBay listing says there are three units available.

This is among the latest freshly refurbished items at Adorama.

Sigma 105mm f2.8 EX DG OS HSM MACRO with Extras for $569 [C/N/Si]

The Dream of the 90s is alive, not just in Portland, but also in stabilized tele-macro lenses! The new condition Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM MACRO lens is on sale for $569 with 4% promotional rewards (around $23~ to be spent in future purchases) at B&H Photo in the Canon, Nikon and Sigma SLR systems.

If you prefer free lens-y accessories instead of 4% promotional rewards, Adorama is offering instead a Tiffen 62mm Filter Kit, lens cap tether and cleaning kit.

Used Sigma EF-610 DG ST Flash for $65 [Pentax only]

I’m trapped at the bottom of the Warehouse Deals Bargain Bin and that’s where I run into something Shiguma!

The Sigma EF-610 DG ST electronic flash for Pentax cameras is available in “USED – Very Good” condition (various cosmetic imperfections; damaged original packaging) going for $65~ with free shipping sold by Amazon Warehouse Deals itself. Only the Pentax version is available there.

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.

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.

(SOLD OUT) Used Sigma SD1 Body Only for $633

As of 8/31/17 this sold out at the low used prices…

And now some Foveon action at the Amazon Warehouse Deals, available in USED Very Good condition (tested and repackaged) is the Sigma SD1 body only going for $632.73 with free shipping. This is sold by Amazon Warehouse itself, not 3rd-party sellers.

Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro with Lots of Extras for $569 (Canon EF)

The Canon EF version of the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro is bundled with a boatload of free accessories while still going for the same price of $569 by Beach Camera through Amazon. Prime members get Prime-like shipping speed but it ships directly from Beach Camera (East Coast).

The free items are:

  • Bounce Zoom Slave FLASH
  • 64GB SDXC C10 card
  • Vivitar 62mm Filter Kit with case
  • Corel PAINTSHOP Pro X8
  • 8″ neoprene lens pouch
  • card wallet, cleaning kits, card reader, lens cap tether, etc

In-Stock Now: Sigma 14mm f1.8 DG HSM ART for $1599

Hide your wallet. The wide lenses are coming for it! The Sigma 14mm f1.8 DG HSM ART is now in-stock and ready to ship at B&H Photo in the Nikon and Canon systems for $1599 with free expedited shipping. If you have any gift card or other promo credits, don’t forget to use them since the price of this lens will hoover (verb) them all in!

For more B&H action, check their frequently updated Featured Sales and Back to School sale. Poor students, we are still in the middle of the summer, yet they are starting to go back already!

Sigma 150-600mm f5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Lens with Extras for $989 [C/N/Si]

The new condition Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Lens in the Canon, Nikon and Sigma SLR systems is bundled with the following FREE accessories for its current price of $989 at Adorama as follows:

+ LensAlign MkII Focus Calibration System
+ Bower 95mm Digital Filter Kit, UV, CPL and ND Filter
+ Corel Digital Creative Software Kit – Suite 2 Elite Edition
+ lens cap tether, and cleaning kit

In-Stock Now: Sigma 14mm f1.8 DG ART for $1599 [C/N/Si]

Good news if you are interested in the Sigma 14mm f1.8 DG ART HSM lens! All three versions of the lens (Canon, Nikon, Sigma SLR systems) are in-stock and ready to ship at its starting price of $1599 with free shipping at Adorama.

At B&H Photo, they have the Canon EF version in-stock for the same price.

At Amazon some 3rd-party sellers have some versions in some kits, for example, Cameta has the Canon EF version bundled with a handful of accessories going for the same price (ships directly from Cameta but Prime-members get Prime-like free delivery).

Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 EX DC OS HSM with Extras for $369

The new condition Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 EX DC OS HSM is on sale for $369 with free shipping at B&H Photo with 4% promotional rewards, or if prefer free lens-accessories, you can get it for the same price at Adorama. This is available in the Canon, Nikon and Sigma SLR systems with OS (optical image stabilization) and in the Pentax and Sony A without OS.

Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM with Extras for $569

The new condition Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM in the Canon and Nikon systems is on sale for $569 with free shipping and 4% promotional rewards at B&H Photo or with free extra lens-accessories instead at Adorama. Or if you are a Prime member, you can get 5% back if you pay with one of Amazon’s own payment vehicles (Chase VISA or Store credit card).

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM with Extras for $1299

PRO zoom action now! The Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM is bundled with a different set of freebies for $1299 with free expedited shipping at a couple of retailers. The lens is available in the Canon, Nikon and Shiguma SLR systems.

At B&H Photo you get Sigma APO Teleconverter 2x EX DG for Canon EF and 4% promotional rewards. 4% may sound like a small number, but 4% of $1300 is $52~ to use in future B&H purchases. Not a small amount!

At Adorama you get the Sigma 2x EX DG APO Tele-Converter along with the FocusShifter LensShifter Grip Handle, and 77mm Pro-Optic filter kit, Corel software bundle, lens shade, lens pen, and cleaning kit.

Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM Contemporary with Extras for $399

An 18-300mm lens is going to be the definition of a compromise, so it’s up to you to decide where you draw the line on convenience and flexibility and such. Which brings us to the Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM Contemporary on sale for $399 with free shipping and extras depending on retailer. The lens is available in the five surviving SLR systems (Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony A, Sigma SA).

At B&H Photo, you get the Sigma 72mm Protector Filter and 4% promotional rewards (around $16).

At Adorama you get a ProOptic 72mm filter kit, a lens pouch, a lens cap tether, and a cleaning kit.

Used Sigma SD1 Merrill Body for $692

If you are tempted by the Sigma Foveon DSLRs but don’t want to spend the big bucks to buy in new condition, one lucky photographer can get the Sigma SD1 Merrill body only in “Used – Good” condition for $692 with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals itself. Make sure they are the seller and not random / unknown sellers. According to the shopping cart, there is only one unit available from AWD. See screenshots below if you are not familiar with how these work:

When you add it to the shopping cart, it reveals the available quantity:

Sigma SD1 Merrill Body with $72 rewards for $1799

The Dream of the Foveon is alive, in Portland, in Portland, in Portland 🙂 In Foveonlandia we go, where the Sigma SD1 Merrill body only is on sale for $1799 with $72 promotional rewards at Adorama and for the same price without promotional rewards by Adorama thru Amazon.

PS: check the next post before buying!

Pre-order new Sigma ART 14mm f1.8 and 24-70mm f2.8 OS lenses [C/N/Si]

Sigma strikes again with two new lenses that have been added to the New Camera and Lens Tracker of 2017. They are available for pre-ordering in the Canon, Nikon and Sigma SLR systems, and they are expected to begin shipping this month ~ other things equal. They are:

+ Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art for $1599 at B&H Photo
+ also available as a bundle TOGETHER with the MC-11 Mount Converter/Lens Adapter for Sony E for $1848

+ Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art for $1299 at B&H Photo
+ also available as a bundle TOGETHER with the MC-11 Mount Converter/Lens Adapter for Sony E for $1548

UPDATE: they are also available for pre-ordering at Adorama for the same prices.

Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary with 4% Rewards for $989 (C/N/Si)

Zoom-zoom now! It’s Shiguma time! The Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Lens is on sale for a limited time for $989 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo in the Canon, Nikon and Sigma SLR systems. You also get 4% promotional rewards which are just under $40 in future purchases at B&H. The offer ends 6/30/17.

In-Stock Now: Sigma 100-400mm f5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary (C/N)

Shiguma time again! One of their latest lenses is now in-stock and ready to ship in the Canon and Nikon versions, it is the Sigma 100-400mm f5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary going for $799 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo.

Speaking of Sigma, they have announced but they have not priced yet the brand new Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 DG OS HSM Art lens in the Canon, Nikon and Sigma SLR systems. Since it is not priced, there are no pre-orders yet.

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

Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM Contemporary with USB Dock, 72mm Filter, Close-Up Lens, $20 Rewards for $500 (C/N/A/P/Si)

Zoom-zoom! The Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM Contemporary lens is bundled with the Sigma USB Dock, the Sigma 72mm protective filter, the Sigma AML72-01 Close-Up Lens and $20~ promotional reward for $499 with free shipping at B&H Photo. The Canon, Nikon and Sigma versions get OS while the Sony A and Pentax do not.

In-Stock alert: Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E)

The Sony E-mount version of the Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens is now in-stock and ready to ship for $339 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo… For more action, check the B&H Featured sales

Note also that a quartet of Benro tripods are the Wednesday B&H Daily Deals.

In-Stock Now: Sigma 135mm f1.8 DG HSM ART for $1399 [C/N]

Prime your wallets and your Canon and Nikon DSLRs because the new Sigma 135mm f1.8 DG HSM ART lens is now in-stock for $1399 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo in the Canon and Nikon SLR systems. The Sigma SA version is estimated to get in-stock next week.

Instant Savings on select Canon, Rokinon, Sigma and Tamron lenses (92 options)

Lens fun now at B&H Photo, where a number of new instant savings (discounts, no rebate/coupon) promotions are running on select lenses from the following four manufacturers:

+ Sigma Lenses (32 options)

+ Tamron Lenses (24 options)

+ Rokinon Lenses (6 options)

+ Canon Lenses (30 options)