Fishy eyes now, it’s the Olympus 9mm f8.0 Fisheye going for $85 with free shipping at Amazon itself and B&H Photo… At Adorama it goes for $90 with free shipping but you can optionally bundle it with Elements 14 (single) for +$29 or Elements 14 (both Premiere and Photoshop) for +$49…
Nikon 35mm f1.8G DX with Extras and Corel for $167
The new condition with Nikon USA warranty has a bundle with various extras at Adorama. You get the standard lens kit plus a ProOptic 52mm MC UV filter, a lens cap tether, a cleaning kit, $3.34 in promotional rewards and the Corel software bundle that includes Aftershot PRO and Paintshop PRO… Optionally when you expand the yellow “Special Offer” area you add to your order Photoshop Elements 14 for +$29 or both Pho and Premiere for +$49… This too is part of their Adorama BirthDay Sale…
Nikon 50mm f1.8G with Extras for $177
The Nikon 50mm f1.8G prime lens, in new condition with Nikon USA warranty has a couple of special promotions at Adorama for $177 with free shipping. What differs are the freebies, you either get $7 promotional rewards or a more diverse bundle that has $3.54 in promotional rewards along with a 58mm ProOptic MC filter and 1-year NewLeaf spills and drop warranty… Both of these are eligible for an optional “Special Offer” (expand yellow area over there) that lets you add to your order Photoshop Elements 14 for +$29 or both Pho and Premiere for +$49…
Refurbished Nikon 55-200 DX VR II for $100; 55-300 DX VR for $200
It’s refurbished Nikon zoom lens action now, the Nikon 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR is offered manufacturer refurbished with a 90 day Nikon USA warranty for $200 with free shipping at Adorama… In parallel, the 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED VR II AF-S DX is offered in similar condition for $100 with free shipping… These are part of the Adorama BirthDay Sale…
Tamron 90mm f2.8 UV USD Macro for $499 (C/N)
Stabilized macro temptation time now for Canon and Nikon DSLR photographers, the Tamron 90mm f2.8 DI MACRO VC USD is on sale for $499 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo until 7/24/16 or earlier if sold out as one of their many Photoshop World Specials. No coupon/rebate needed for this particular offer.
Rokinon 14mm f2.8 for $300 (Canon) or $340 (Nikon chip)
More action among the Photoshop World specials, it’s Rokinon time, their 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC lens drops to $300 in the Canon EF mount and $340 in the Nikon with AE chip when you use coupon code PSWBH16 at B&H Photo. The links include the coupon code but in case it doesn’t take you can manually enter it there. Offer ends 7/24/16.
(ENDED) Refurbished Sony Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA for $675 (E-mount Full Frame)
This limited time 10% off promotion expired… I don’t know if it will return again…
(ENDED) Refurbished Sony 135mm f2.8-4.5 (DSLR) for $837
This limited time 10% off promotion expired… I don’t know if it will return again…
Nikon Semi-Curated eBay sale (149 items)
eBay has another one of their semi-curated sales, this one featured Nikon camera gear with a total of 149 items participating. They feature DSLRs and fixed lens cameras and lenses. You can filter by those category and also select a price range. You can also sort by price high or low. As usual a variety of sellers and conditions are included, so be sure to pay attention to the individual listings as eBay is not a uniform market like dedicated camera-gear sellers.
Pre-order new Sony FE Gear (late July release; 7 options)
Sony has gone to an Apple-style multi-tier announcement/order/release cycle, and today is the first day photographers can pre-order some of their latest gear. A total of seven items are available for pre-order at B&H Photo, including the 70-200mm f2.8 FE GM OSS for $2600 and the 50mm f1.4 ZA FE T* for $1500. Also part of the seven are two teleconverters (1.4x, 2x), two wireless radios, and a multi-terminal cable. These are estimated to ship late July 2016.
(ENDED) Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 APO EX DG HSM OS for $900 (C/N/A/Si)
This Prime day promotion expired with three of the four mounts effectively selling out before expiration…
(ENDED) Tamron 70-300mm f4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro for $128 (C/N)
This 8-hour lightning deal expired…
Nikon 35mm f1.8 with Free Extras for $167
We have another Nikon lens from authorized dealers in new condition! It is the Nikon 35mm f1.8 DX and it’s going for $167 with some extras that vary by retailer… At B&H Photo you get 4% promotional rewards and a 52mm Sunpak filter kit… At Adorama there are various freebies, including promotional rewards and lens-y accessories and Corel software bundle… At Amazon the freebies are stingier, you get a Shutterfly coupon, and 5% if you have the Prime Store Credit card…
Imported Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS II for $1650
The Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS II goes for $2100 at authorized dealers which are allowed to bundle it with various free accessories and/or promotional rewards (eg Adorama).
But if you are comfortable with imported grey-market items that come with a 1-year seller warranty (not Canon USA warranty), off to the eBay Deals we go where eBay seller “Electronics Valley” (99.6%, New Jersey) is offering the new condition imported grey-market with 1-year seller warranty Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS II lens for $1650 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer.
(ENDED) Nikon 55-300mm f4.5-5.6 DX VR for $247
As of 7/7/16 recheck, this sale is over… A rare market-driven lens discount! The Nikon 55-300mm f4.5-5.6 DX VR is currently on sale for $247 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon itself with a limit of ten units per customer.
Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 EX DC OS HSM and $12 Rewards for $399 (C/N/A/P/Si)
F2.8 zooms have a special place in photography, which is why there are APS-C versions as well. Which brings us to the Sigma 17mm-50mm f2.8 EX DC OS HSM, on sale for $399 with free shipping and $12~ promotional rewards at Adorama in the Canon, Nikon, Sony Alpha, Pentax K, and Sigma SA SLR mounts. The Sony and Pentax are not OS. This is part of the Adorama 4th of July specials.
New Olympus Instant Savings: E-PL7 $350, E-M1 $900, 40-150 $99 and F2.8 PRO Zooms, more
Olympus has a new round of instant savings, good until 7/31/16. You can find the participating cameras and lenses nicely organized at Adorama. Among them:
+ E-PL7 body for $350 or E-PL7 w/14-42 for $400
+ E-M1 body for $900
+ M. Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 “R” Zoom for $99
+ 17mm f2.8 prime for $200
+ f2.8 PRO zooms
+ 7-14mm f2.8 for $1100
+ 12-40mm f2.8 for $800
+ 40-150mm f2.8 for $1300
+ and more at the Instant Savings page
New round of Nikon Lens Instant Savings
A new cycle of Nikon authorized Instant Savings has began, featuring seven different Nikon SLR lenses, a mix of zooms and primes. You can see them all at B&H Photo.
Fuji 14mm f2.8R with Filters, Corel Software, Accessories for $499
If you are not in a hurry to receive it (it is “Temporarily On Backorder”), Adorama is offering the Fuji 14mm f2.8R lens along with a handful of free items for $499 with free shipping. The free items are a 58mm ProOptic filter kit, the Corel software bundle, a lens soft case, a cap tether, a lens shade, and the obligatory cleaning kit.
Thursday only: Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 EX DC OS HSM and 4% rewards for $420 (C/N/A/P/Si)
Good until 11:59pm eastern tonight (Thursday 6/30/16) the Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 EX DC OS HSM APS-C lens in the Canon, Nikon, Sony Alpha, Pentax K-, and Sigma SLR mounts is on sale for $420 with free shipping at B&H Photo.
NOTE :the Sony and Pentax are not OS. All except for the Sigma mount get 4% promotional rewards as well. The Sigma mount is a special order, the rest are in-stock.
Nikon Lens Instant Savings with 2% Rewards and Free Accessories
The current iteration of Nikon SLR Lenses Instant Savings initiated by Nikon USA is set to expire on 7/2/16 at 11:59pm ET. A number of the participating lenses earn 2% promotional rewards and get free a filter and/or other free accessories. You can see the participating lenses with these promotions at Adorama (a total of 12 options are available).
Rokinon 8mm f3.5 Fisheye for $190 (C) or $200 (A/P)
Rokinon time again, their 8mm f3.5 Fisheye SLR lens goes for $190 with free shipping and 2% promotional rewards in the Canon mount, and $200 with 2% in the Sony and Pentax SLR mounts. The chipped Nikon version goes for $240 without 2% promotional rewards. All these at B&H Photo.
In-stock now: Tamron SP 45mm f1.8 Di USD Lens for Sony A for $599
Prime time for Sony Alpha SLR/SLT photographers, the Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di USD Lens for Sony A is now in-stock and ready to ship for $599 with free shipping at B&H Photo… For more new/recent arrivals, check their New Arrivals page…
Pre-order Hasselblad Mirrorless Medium Format System
The mirrorless party jumps to the Medium Format world as well, Hasselblad has a new Medium Format mirrorless system with the new X1D-50c camera and two prime lenses (90/3.2 and 45/3.5). The new items are available for pre-order with a late July 2016 release estimate. The pre-order prices are $9000, $2700 and $22300 respectively and can be pre-ordered at Adorama and B&H Photo… These have been added to the New Cameras & Lenses of 2016 Tracking page…
Sony 35mm f1.8 OSS NEX E-Mount with $50 Gift Card and Filter Kit for $398
Prime your NEX E-mount APS-C engines! Adorama is offering a bundle centered on the Sony 35mm f1.8 OSS NEX E-Mount lens. For $398 with free shipping you get the standard Sony 35mm f1.8 OSS NEX E-Mount lens kit, along with a $50 Adorama Gift Certificate, a ProOptic 49mm Digital Essentials Filter Kit a lens cap tether and the obligatory cleaning kit… Optionally (expand the yellow “Special Offers” area, you can value-meal add Photoshop Elements 14 for +$40…
(SOLD OUT) In-stock now: Sony FE 24-70mm f2.8 GM for $2200
As of 6/21/16 PM re-check, this is currently out of stock… It’s an in-stock party, the Sony FE 24-70mm f2.8 GM lens is now in-stock and ready to ship for $2198 with free expedited shipping from B&H Photo.
Pre-order new Panasonic 12mm f1.4 (m43) for $1300
New lens time for the Micro Four Thirds world, the Panasonic Leica 12mm f1.4 prime is available for pre-order for $1300 at Adorama… This too has been added to the list of New Gear of 2016.
In-stock Again: Nikon Macro and Portrait Lens Kit with $20 Rewards for $500
It’s back in-stock and ready to ship again, the Nikon Macro and Portrait lens kit (the 35mm f1.8G DX and the 85mm f3.5G DX VR Macro) along with $20 promotional rewards to be used on future purchases are back in-stock at Adorama for $497 with free shipping.
Sony Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA E-mount and $50 Gift Card for $900 [or Imported for $763]
The Sony Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA E-mount goes for $900 at authorized USA dealers, but they are can bundle it with free items, and Adorama is bundling it with a $50 Adorama Gift Certificate for the same price of $900… On the other hand, if you want to go the imported grey-market route, you can get it in new condition with a 3-year warranty from the seller (not Sony Zeiss) GetItDigital on eBay for $763 with free shipping…
Novoflex Adapter for Leica M Lenses to Sony NEX for $180 [Nikon to NEX for $200]
The Novoflex Adapter for Leica M Lenses to Sony NEX Cameras is currently on sale for $180 with free shipping at Adorama, while the Novoflex Adapter for Nikon Lenses to Sony NEX Cameras goes for $200 with free shipping… These are part of their Street Fair Specials…
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