Wedn: Mitakon Speedmaster 35/0.95 II for $419 [X/E/EF-M]

A lens is headlining the Wednesday 10/10 B&H Photo Daily Deals, it is the new condition Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 35mm f0.95 Mark II offered for $419 with free shipping in your choice of Fuji X, Sony E, or Canon EF-M! Only the black color scheme is on sale. The silver remains at $499. Sale ends, as usual, at 11:59pm eastern of the same day, or earlier if any of the variations sellout.

Now shipping: various Fuji X-T100 kits

If you are interested in the brand new Fuji X-T100 mirrorless camera, various kit and color combinations are now in-stock and ready to ship at their normal prices at B&H Photo… The body only goes for $600, with 15-45 for $700, with 50-230 OIS II for $1000, and with both zoom lenses for $1100… Color options are black, silver and gold…

Now shipping: Fuji Macro MCEX-45G WR Xtension Tube, Meyer-Optik GR 35/2.8 (Canon EF)

A couple of new lenses are now in-stock and ready to ship at B&H Photo, with free expedited shipping, as follows:

+ Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 35+ 35mm f/2.8 for $1599 in the Canon EF option
+ the other options (Nikon F, Penta K, M42) are not in-stock yet

+ Fujifilm MCEX-45G WR Macro Extension Tube for $329

Pre-order new Fuji X-T100 mirrorless for $600 to $700

Fuji is back with another X-System interchangeable lens digital camera, part of the X-T series. it is the new X-T100, available for pre-order for $600 in body only in three color schemes at Adorama and B&H Photo… It is also available in a “take pictures with” kit with the XC 15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ for $700 available for pre-ordering at B&H Photo and Adorama

Fuji X Instant Savings: Cameras and Lenses

Fuji too has joined the instant savings party with sales on their X-T2, X-T20 X-PRO2, the medium format GFX-50S, various lenses and more. You can find these nicely organized at Adorama and B&H Photo.

USED Update: Panasonic G9 for $1409, Fuji X-H1 for $1662

Today’s update of the Stock Status Tracker has no new news on the Sony a7 III and Nikon D850 fronts, but we have new lower USED prices of two other cameras that have been steadily in-stock…

The USED Panasonic G9 is now down to $1409 in “Used – Condition 9” at B&H Photo. The new condition price is $1700 but comes with the official Panasonic battery grip at select authorized dealers, thus pushing USED prices down…

Meanwhile the Fuji X-H1 body only is down to $1662 in “Used – Very Good” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals (cosmetic imperfection; damaged original packaging)

Used Fuji X-H1 body for $1576

An early bird update of the Stock Status Tracker continues to have the Sony a7 III and Nikon D850 as not in-stock, while the Pentax K-1 II remains steadily in-stock. The biggest development is a new low price on the USED Fuji X-H1 body only, you can get it for $1576 with free shipping in “Condition 9” at B&H Photo

Used Fuji X-H1 body only for $1662

The new condition Fuji X-H1 body only remains steady at its starting price of $1900 as you can see at the just-updated Stock Status Tracker, but if you are a fan of used camera purchases, we have good news for you. The used Fuji X-H1 prices have dropped as follows:

+ Amazon Warehouse Deals for $1662 in “Used – Very Good” condition (minor cosmetic imperfection on camera body, damaged original packaging, has three pictures)

+ B&H Photo for $1670 in “USED – Condition 10” or $1709 in “Open Box” condition

+ Adorama for $1699 in “Used – Demo” condition

Imported Fuji X-T2 body w/1-YR Seller W for $1120

The new condition Fuji X-T2 body only goes for $1600 at authorized Fuji USA dealers such as Adorama and Amazon but if you want to pay less and you are comfortable with grey-market…

… then to the eBay Deals we go where ebay seller “6ave” (98.5%) is offering the new condition grey-market imported Fuji X-T2 body only with a 1-year seller warranty for $1120 with free shipping. Maximum three per customer at the sale price.

PS: for more eBay action, check our burst of earlier eBay deals posts from today…

SLR Magic Sale: Ten Lenses including 8mm f4 for $149

The budget smartphone revolution is further fueling budget and alternative lens manufacturers (other than the usual suspects). Among them is SLR Magic and there is a sale of Ten SLR Magic Lenses at B&H Photo as part of their B&H NAB 2018 Specials running until 4/14/18. It includes:

+ 8mm f4 for $149 in M43
+ 35mm f1.2 FE Cine for $299 in Sony E
+ 50mm f1.1 Cine for $259 in Sony E
+ 75mm f1.4 FE Cine for $299 in Sony E
+ 35mm T0.95 Mark II for $899 in M43 and Fuji X
+ 10mm T2.1 Cine for $499 in M43
+ 17mm T1.6 Lens with MFT Mount for BMPCC for $299
+ Anamorphot-40 1.33x Anamorphic Adapter (Compact) for $449
+ Anamorphot-50 2.0x with Rangefinder Cine Adapter Kit for $1499
+ see them all at the B&H SLR Magic sales
+ some of them get 2% promotional rewards as well

Seven Fuji X-H1 Kits get $100 Gift Card (but not the body only)

Among the latest B&H NAB 2018 Specials running until 4/14/18 is a FREE $100 Gift Card promotion on half a dozen Fuji X-H1 Kits. The standard body only kit [which we track in the Stock Status Tracker] is not participating in the promotion, but six other X-H1 kits are participating. The options are with and without grip, and the lens options are 16-55, 50-140, 100-400. There’s also the body only with the battery grip.

Used (dealer demo w/full W) Fuji X-H1 for $1729

The Stock Status Tracker update has two updates on the Fuji X-H1 front as well. The FREE Domke F-803 promotion at B&H and Adorama has ended, but the used prices at Amazon Warehouse Deals dropped from $1799 to $1729. This is by K&M Camera, offering a “Used – Like New” dealer demo with full USA warranty per the listing.

PS: if/when this sells out, you will no longer see the K&M entry in the Amazon Warehouse Deals listings. Used supplies are typically very limited.

Still Good: Fuji X-E2S body for $350

Headlining the Pass Over Sales at Adorama is the new condition Fuji X-E2S silver body only going for $350 with free shipping. But that’s not all. If you expand the “Special Offer” area, they are optional combined purchase discounts, eg $100 off if purchased together with the EF-X500 TTL flash.

Note that these will ship after Adorama re-opens on Sunday!

Fuji X-E2S Body Only drops to $350 w/free S&H

If you are looking for an X-system mid-range camera body, the new condition Fuji X-E2S body only in the silver color scheme is on sale for $350 with free expedited shipping at Adorama. If you want this to ship this week, order before Friday 12pm ET (Adorama closes for Passover, orders places after that time will be shipped April 8+)…

PS: this expired but the Rakuten coupons are recurring every few days/weeks… of related interest is this offer expiring Wednesday at 11:59pm pacific, imported Fuji 18-55 f2.8-4 OIS for $330 after coupon [the coupon expires].

Used Fuji X-H1 body for $1799

An update of the Stock Status tRacker has a couple of Fuji X-F1 related updates… If you are willing to go used, K&M Camera through Amazon has a “Used – Like New” dealer demo for $1799 with free shipping…

On the other hand, if you prefer new condition and want it NOW, Adorama is offering FREE OVERNIGHT shipping along with a FREE Fuji-Domke F-803 camera bag. The Adorama ordering deadline before the Passover holiday is March 30 at 12pm ET but don’t wait until the last minute if interested!

(ENDED) Imported Fuji 18-55mm f2.8-4 OIS for $330 after coupon

This iteration of the coupon expired, but if you missed it, fear not – it returns every few days/weeks…

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7artisans 25mm f1.8 MF Lens w/freebies: $66 [m43], $70 [E, X]

If you are a boldly going explorer of 3rd-party manual focus lenses, there are some freebies and tiny discounts on the 7artisans 25mm f1.8 MF lens by various fulfilled by Amazon.

The Micro Four Thirds version has a $4 off clip-on coupon dropping it to $66 and has a cleaning kit that includes …gloves with it [useful for OJ cosplay as well].

No clip-on coupons for the Fuji X version but it gets a free lens pouch, while the Sony E version gets the glove cleaning kit from the paragraph above.

Used Fuji X-H1 Body for $1769 + S&H

The new condition Fuji X-H1 remains steadily in-stock for $1900 with a free Domke camera bag as you can see at the Stock Status Tracker

But if you don’t care fro the bag and you are comfortable with used cameras, you can get it in Used – Demo condition for $1769 at Adorama (USED). Shipping is extra. Check the “What’s In The Box” on the individual listings of used products at Adorama to see what’s included with that particular listing. The Domke bag is NOT included with the used offerings. If/when their used inventory is depleted, you won’t see any cameras in the aforelinked search results.

Samyang/Rokinon 12mm f2 NCS CS for $269 [X/m43], $274 [E]

It’s Samyang time! Their new condition Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS lens is currently on sale for a limited time for $269 with free shipping in the silver color scheme at B&H Photo in the Fuji X and Micro Four Thirds systems. The Sony E option goes for $279. The black color schemes are slightly higher ($10 to $20 more).

Meanwhile the Rokinon version of this lens goes for $274 with free shipping in the Sony E version along with $5.50~ in promotional rewards. The other system options are higher than the Samyang versions.

Who thought it was a good idea to create two names/brands for the same lenses? Why not create a third one, Rokiyang? And a forth one, Samkinon? And a fifth one, Yangroki? 🙂

(ENDED) Kamlan 50mm f1.1 with 1-YR W for $140 w/FS [X, E, m43, EF-M]

As of 3/21/18 this offer is expired but most of the Massdrop offers return every few weeks…

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7artisans Photoelectric 35mm f2 for $135 (Fuji X), $145 (Sony E)

The mirrorless system also brought with them a new generation of lens manufacturers such as 7artisans. I don’t know if these lenses are made by exactly seven optical artisans or they are made for photographic artisans, but the 7artisans Photoelectric 35mm f2 lens is currently on sale for $135 with free expedited shipping in the Fuji X system at B&H Photo, while the Sony E version goes for $145…

(ENDED) Fuji VG-XT1 Vertical Battery Grip for $99 w/FS

As of a 3/21/18 recheck, the VG-XT1 battery grip is up to $200…

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Meike 8mm f/3.5 fisheye for $155 after coupon

A $9 off green clip-on coupon, drops the price of the new condition Meike 8mm f/3.5 fisheye lens from $165 to $156 sold by Voking with the orders fulfilled by Amazon. The price and clip-on coupon is available M43rds and Fuji X among the mirrorless and Canon and Nikon among the DSLRs. The Sony E version is not on sale and does not have a clip-on coupon.

Mitakon Speedmaster 35mm f0.95 Mk II for $479 [E] or $499 [X]

Bright prime for Mirrorlandia now, the new condition Mitakon Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 Mark II is on sale for $479 in the Sony E-system and $499 in the B&H Photo and Adorama and Adorama on eBay and various at Amazon

Rokinon 12mm f2 lens for $274 [X/m43/E/EF-M]

The new condition Rokinon 12mm f2 ultra wide lens is on sale for $274 with free shipping at Adorama for a limited time in your choice of various Mirrorless (Sony E, Fuji X, Micro Four Thirds, Canon M) systems, some lenses are in black, some are in silver….

In-Stock Now: Fuji X-H1 Body with FREE Domke Bag for $1900

Ooops I totally forgot about the Fuji X-H1 but the update of the Stock Status Tracker finds the camera in-stock and ready to ship for its starting price of $1900 as follows:

+ Adorama with FREE Fuji-Domke F-803 camera bag for same price of $1900

+ Amazon itself and various 3rd-party sellers
+ if a Prime member, and you pay with a Prime VISA or Store credit card, you get 5% statement credit, which in this case is $95

Free $100 Gift Card and Free Fuji Domke F803 Bag with purchase of Fuji 50-200 or 100-400 Lenses at normal prices

Our wild ride now takes us to Fujilandia where B&H Photo is bundling both a $100 B&H Photo gift card and the Fuji-Domke co-brandeD F803 camera bag when you purchase the following two Fuji X lenses:

+ Fuji XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR for $1599

+ Fuji XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR for $1899

The lenses go for the same prices without the gift card and camera bag, so you are getting two serious freebies. Four more Fuji lenses are on sale but don’t get a free gift card or free bag at B&H Photo; these too part of their WPPI 2018 specials

Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 35mm f0.95 Mark II for $479 to $499 [E/X/EF-M]

Not faster than the speed of light, but getting close! The new condition Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 Mark II Lens is on sale as part of the WPPI festivities at B&H for $479 to $499 with free shipping depending on option. It is available in the Sony E, Fuji X, and Canon EF-M system. They also get 2% promotional rewards. The $479 price is for the black Sony E and silver Canon EF-M. The others go for $499.

In-Stock Now: Fuji X-A5 in Brown and Pink

Another one of the New Cameras of 2018 is in-stock and shipping, in two of the three colors, it’s the Fuji X-A5 with the 15-45mm kit lens at its starting price of $599 with free shipping by Amazon itself and Adorama and B&H Photo

Fuji X-T20 with 16-50mm and 50-230mm OIS II and Fuji Hand Grip and Various Extras for $1099

Price goofiness with the Fuji X-T20. The body only goes for $900 and that’s also the price for the kit with the 16-50mm lens. But add $200 to that, and you also get the Fuji XC 50-230mm (76-350mm) F4.5-6.7 OIS II Lens (which goes for $400 on its own), along with the Fuji Metal Hand Grip. On top of that, Adorama has additional freebies included as well:

+ Lowepro 140 Format bag
+ 16GB Sandisk Extreme SD
+ 58mm Pro Optic Filter Kit and 58mm MC UV
+ Slinger soft lens case
+ new Corel Software Bundle (four “on topic” titles)
+ various other small accessories

On the other hand, as we just previously mentioned, you can get the X-T1 for $600 or X-T1 Graphite for $650 and their battery grip (actual battery grip, not hand grip) is only $100.