(ENDED) Samyang 14mm f2.8 for $270 (Canon) or $300 (Nikon Chipped; Price Drop!)

This daily deal expired…

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Open-box Canon 75-300 f4-5.6 III w/full warranty for $80

More open box action, this time we fly to Adorama where they offer the open-box Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III for $80 with free shipping and full warranty since Adorama is an authorized Canon USA dealer. Note that this is NOT a stabilized lens, and it is NOT a USB lens. You also get $1.60 in promotional rewards to use in future purchases.

Open-Box Sigma 1.4x DG EX APO Teleconverter for Canon for $219

Back to the land of eBay where the Samy’s Camera store is offering, for a limited time, the open-box Sigma 1.4x DG EX APO Teleconverter for Canon for $219 with free shipping. Warranty is included as they are authorized dealers… The new condition price for this is $250 at authorized Canon dealers (eg Adorama with 4% promotional rewards).

Open-box Canon 70-200 f2.8L IS II w/warranty for $1700

The Canon 70-200mm f2.8L II IS USM goes for $1950 in new condition at authorized dealers (eg B&H Photo) but if you are comfortable with open-box lenses, you can get it for $1700 with free shipping and original accessories and 1-year warranty at Adorama.

On the other hand, if you prefer the new condition lens and also want the Pixma PRO 100 printer, you can get them bundled together at Adorama for $2050 after a $250 mail-in rebate (prepaid AMEX gift card). In addition to the lens and printer, you also get the printer’s sidekick (50pk 13×19″ paper), a ProOptic 77mm filter kit and a lens care kit.

Refurbished Nikon 55-300mm DX VR for $200

The manufacturer refurbished Nikon 55-300mm DX VR lens is offered for $209 with free shipping by BuyDig on eBay among the latest eBay Deals, but you can get it for even less than that, $200 with free shipping is currently what Adorama charges. Optionally you can add Elements 15 for +$70 (expand the yellow “Special Offer” area. As usual, manufacturer refurbished Nikon camera gear come with a 90-day Nikon USA warranty.

Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM Art with $36 rewards for $900 (C/N/A)

Another Sigma lens on sale with a coupon, coupon code PPEBH16 gets you the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM Art lens in the Canon, Nikon and Sony A DSLR mounts at B&H Photo for $900 along with 4% promotional rewards ($36 to be used in future purchases)… This is part of their Photo Plus specials which expire 10/22/16… NOTE: orders placed today will ship 10/26+…

Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 EX DG and $26 rewards for $650 (C/N/A)

You don’t have to pay four figures for f2.8 PRO zooms. Sigma to the rescue! Their Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 IF EX DG lens is on sale for $650 with free shipping and 4% promotional rewards ($26~ to be used in future purchases) at B&H Photo in the Canon, Nikon and Sony A SLR mounts. No coupon code needed… This is part of their Photo Plus specials which expire 10/22/16… NOTE: orders placed today will ship 10/26+…

Lensbaby Velvet 56mm F1.6 for $450 w/coupon [C/N/A/P/E/m43/X/NX]

Can lenses have babies? I’ll leave that question to the optics experts. In the meantime, the Lensbaby Velvet 56mm F1.6 lens is going for $450 with free shipping at B&H Photo when you enter coupon code PPEBH16 over there… It is available for both DSLRs (Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax) and Mirrorless (Fuji, M43, Sony E, Samsung NX) systems… This is part of their Photo Plus specials… NOTE: orders placed today will ship 10/26+…

Pre-Order new Nikon 70-200 f2.8E and 19mm f4E Tilt-Shift

Nikon photographers looking for pro-caliber lenses have two new options today attacking their wallets. It’s a new f2.8 PRO zoom and a new f4 Tilt Shift lens, available for pre-orders as follows:

+ 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR for $2800 at B&H Photo

+ 19mm f/4E ED Tilt-Shift for $3400 at B&H Photo

Buy One Get Second one for 10% off: refurbished Camera Gear (49 options, mostly Nikon and Olympus)

The official BuyDig eBay store is running a new promotion, Buy One Item, Get The Second One for 10% off. A total of 49 certified refurbished cameras and lenses are participating including Nikon DSLR lenses, the Olympus E-M5 and E-M10 Mark IIs, the E-PL5, various Nikon APS-C dSLRs up to the D7200, and a few Coolpixes too up to the P900 uber-zoom.

NOTE: you must purchase two items for this promotion. The discount will be applied to the LOWEST PRICE ITEM, so strategically this promotion maximizes your savings if the two items are as close in price as possible.

Imported Sigma 35mm f1.4 DG HSM Art for $779 (Nikon)

The Sigma 35mm f1.4 DG HSM Art prime lens currently goes for $900 with free accessories at authorized dealers (eg Adorama) but if you are comfortable with imported grey-market lenses…

… to the eBay Deals we return where the “Deals All Year” eBay store (99.8%, New Jersey) is offering the new condition imported grey-market Sigma 35mm f1.4 DG HSM Art lens for $779 with free shipping and a 1-year warranty from the seller (not Sigma). Limit nine per customer.

Imported Nikon 50mm f1.8G with 1-Year Seller Warranty for $172

The Nikon 50mm f1.8G full frame lens goes for $217 at authorized dealers that also include free accessories OR promotional rewards with it (eg various options at Adorama).

But if you are comfortable with imported grey-market lenses, and you don’t need the extra accessories/rewards, then off to the Trending eBay Deals we go, where eBay seller “Deals All Year” (99.8%, New Jersey) is offering the new condition imported grey-market Nikon 50mm f1.8G for $172 with free shipping and a 1-year seller warranty (not a Nikon USA warranty). Limit 9 per customer. Over 560 units got sold so far from this listing per the stats there.

(ENDED) Aputure DEC Wireless Focus & Aperture Controller Lens Adapter for EF* to Either M43rds or Sony E for $239

This offer expired… The B&H Photo Daily Deal good until 11:59pm ET on Wednesday is the new condition Aputure DEC Wireless Focus & Aperture Controller Lens Adapter for EF and EF-S Mount Lenses for either E-Mount or Micro Four Thirds cameras for $239 with free shipping each. You can select E-mount or M43rds using the tabs over there at the product page.

Imported Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 for $650 OR Certified Refurbished w/full warranty for $720 (Canon)

The Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 DC DSLR lens goes for $800 in new condition at authorized Shiguma dealers which are allowed to offer promotional rewards or bundle it with various free accessories (eg Adorama).

Alternately you can get it in certified refurbished condition with full warranty for $720 with free shipping by Beach Camera thru Amazon (not Prime eligible).

Or if you are willing to take on even more risk, among the latest Trending eBay Deals, Hong-Kong seller “e-Infinity Shop” (99.7%, ships from Hong Kong) is offering the Canon version of the Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 DC for $650 with free shipping with a 1-year warranty from the seller (not Sigma). This ships from Hong Kong.

Imported Grey-Market Sony Zeiss Sonnar T 55 mm F/1.8 ZA FE for $700

The Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA E-mount lens goes for $1000 at authorized dealers which are bundling it with various freebies, including a $50 gift card at Adorama, but if you are comfortable with imported grey-market items that come with a 1-year warranty from the seller (not from Sony USA), to the eBay Deals we go where eBay seller “Electronics Valley” (99.7%, New Jersey) is offering new condition grey-market imported Sony Zeiss Sonnar T 55 mm F/1.8 ZA FE Lenses for $700 with free shipping with a limit of five units per customer. The usual grey-market trade-offs apply.

(ENDED) Rokinon 14mm f2.8 for $250 (Canon EF), $270 (Sony E), $290 (Nikon Chipped)

This daily deal expired, but Rokinons return to the Gold Box every few days to weeks…

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Coming later today (OTE): Tamron 150-600 f5-6.3 Di VCD G2 for $1400 (C/N)

If you are waiting for the brand new Tamron 150-600 f5-6.3 Di VCD G2 lens to become available, it is estimated to be in-stock other things equal (OTE) at the B&H Photo website for $1400 with free expedited shipping in the Canon and Nikon mount. I will recheck later today as well.

Zeiss Touit 12mm f2.8 with $28 rewards for $699 (Fuji X, Sony E)

It’s touiting time, not tweeting time. The Zeiss Touit 12mm f2.8 Lens for the Fuji X and Sony E mirrorless systems is currently on sale for $699 with free shipping and 4% promotional rewards (around $28 towards future purchases) at B&H Photo until 9/30/16 or earlier if sold out.

Pre-order Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS II USM for $550

For many Canon fans, the 75-300mm lens being non-IS non-USM in the digital era sticks out like a sore thumb, but at that price, Canon will probably not offer an IS lens. But they have a new IS lens in this ballpark range, the new EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS II USM lens, available for pre-order for $550 at Amazon itself and Adorama and B&H Photo. The early shipping estimate is around Thanksgiving 2016 :)… This too has been added to the Interesting New Lenses of 2016 Tracking page

(ENDED) Tuesday: Lensbaby Composer Pro with Sweet 35 Optic for $220 (C/N/E)

This daily deal ended… The B&H Photo Daily Deal good until 11:59pm ET on Tuesday (or earlier if sold out) is the new condition Lensbaby Composer Pro with Sweet 35 Optic for $220 with free shipping in the Canon and Nikon SLR mounts, and the Sony E mounts. The Pentax K and Fuji X are NOT on sale.

For more action, check the B&H Featured Deals page

Sony Alpha Lens and Accessories Instant Savings (over 40 options)

A new round of Sony Alpha Lens and Accessories Instant Savings promotion is happening at Adorama, with over 40 items participating, including a variety of Sony lenses (a mix of primes and zooms), lens converters and mount adapters, Sony-branded accessories (battery grips, flashes, mics, etc), and such. A number of them (but not all) are also bundled with a variety of free accessories! This Sony-initiated round ends on 10/1/16.

Nikon 55-200 f4-5.6G DX VR II with $6 rewards for $147 [New with Nikon USA warranty]

Budget telephoto time for Nikon shooters, the new condition with Nikon USA warranty Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED VR II AF-S DX is on sale for $147 with free shipping and $6~ promotional rewards at Adorama.

Speaking of Adorama, they have a variety of Nikon D7100 bundles with free accessories. Click on the various Lens and Kit bundle tabs over there to see all the options (there are quite a few).

Fotodiox Pentax K Macro Extension Tube Kit for $13

The Fotodiox Pentax K Macro Extension Tube Kit is currently going for $13, sold by Fotodiox, with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so you get free 2-day shipping. Check details and reviews if you are not familiar with it.

New Tokina Mail-In Rebates plus 4% Promotional Rewards (Canon/Nikon)

Tokina has a new round of mail-in rebate (MIR) until 10/31/16, see details at the PDF file. In addition to the mail-in rebates, Adorama is also offering 4% promotional rewards (to be used in future purchases) on the lenses. The rewards percentage is based on the price you pay at checkout. They are available in Canon and Nikon options, with free shipping:

+ Tokina 24-70mm F/2.8 AT-X Pro FX Lens with $40~ Rewards for $939 after $60 MIR in Nikon and Canon

+ Tokina ATX 11-20mm F/2.8 Pro DX Ultrawide Zoom Lens with $21~ Rewards for $489 after for $40 MIR in Nikon and Canon

+ Tokina 11-16mm F/2.8 ATX Pro DX II Lens with $19 Rewards for $449 after $30 MIR in Nikon and Canon

+ Tokina AT-X 100mm f/2.8 PRO D Macro Lens with $15 rewards for $389 after $20 MIR in Nikon and $359 after MIR Canon

Fuji XF 35mm f1.4 with $50 Gift Card for $449 + S&H

The Fuji XF 35mm f1.4 prime lens is bundled with a $50 Adorama gift certificate, together going for $449 plus shipping (under $10 for the slowest shipping method; YMMV based on zipcode; I can’t test them all) at Adorama during their Labor Day sales.

Fuji 14mm f2.8 R with $50 Gift Card for $599

X-Temptations of the Prime kind now, the Fuji 14mm f2.8 R prime lens is bundled with a $50 Adorama gift certificate, together going for $599 with free shipping at Adorama during their Labor Day sales.

Sigma Zoom Lens Instant Savings (17 options, Canon and Nikon) including 24-35 f2 for $899

Sigma has launched a new instant savings promotion featuring 17 zoom lenses, which you can find nicely organized at B&H Photo. The sale includes Canon-mount and Nikon-mount zoom lenses only, with prices ranging from $299 to $3399. Most of them also get 4% promotional rewards. This includes the Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art for $899 with 4% rewards and free shipping in the Canon and Nikon SLR mounts.

Olympus M43 Lens Instant Savings (10 options)

Olympus has launched another round of instant savings on ten of their micro four thirds lenses. You can find the participating lenses nicely organized at B&H Photo. This includes the f2.8 zoom trio going for $1200 (7-14), $900 (12-40), and $1400 (40-150), along with a mix of primes and other zooms. The lenses earn 4% promotional rewards as well.

Rokinon 100mm f2.8 Macro for $369 (Pentax) or $435 (Sony A)

If you are pondering the upcoming Pentax 100mm f2.8 Macro lightning deal (starting at 5pm ET), there’s also an alternative that is on sale for a limited time, the Rokinon 100mm f2.8 Macro Lens goes for $369 in the Pentax K-mount and $435 in the Sony A-mount at B&H Photo. They also earn 2% rewards. The Canon and Nikon versions are not on sale. Keep in mind the Rokinon is a manual focus lens.

(ENDED) Pentax 100mm f/2.8 WR D FA smc Macro for $406 [ends by 11pm ET on Wednesday]

This 6-hour lightning deal expired…

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