The current iteration of the Zeiss instant savings expires on 7/31/15. A total of 30 items are participating in this sale, some SLR and some mirrornyet lenses. See all options in two pages of results at Adorama.
Imported Nikon 50mm f1.8D for $100
The Nikon 50mm f1.8D goes for around $130 in new condition at authorized dealers, but if you feel comfortable getting an imported grey-market simple prime lens, you can get in new condition for $100 by Peach Photo on eBay (over 650 units sold) or by Unique via Amazon.
Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f1.5 (Leica M) for $800
We have a mini rangefinger trilogy of deals at B&H Photo, in price ascending order, starting at $800 with free shipping for the Leica M mount Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f1.5 lens in the black color scheme only. The Cylon-Toaster color remains at $950.
Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f1.2 II (Leica M) for $1000
The Voigtlander Nokton Aspherical 35mm f1.2 II lens, in the black color scheme, is currently on sale for $1000 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo. This is in the Leica M mount.
(SOLD OUT) Mon: Lensbaby Special Edition Spark 50mm f2 for $60 (C/N)
This B&H daily deal too sold out before its 24 hour expiration window closed… For more B&H action, check their Featured Deals page…
Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 Di VC USB with 82mm VU filter, 3yr Spills/Drops, Lowepro Lens Exchange for $1224 after $100 MIR (C/N/A)
The Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 Di VC USD currently goes for $1200 after a $100 mail-in rebate at authorized dealers, but if you also want a drops and spills warranty and a lens case and a filter, Adorama has them bundled up for $1224 after the $100 MIR in the Canon, Nikon and Sony SLR mounts. So the extra $25 gets you a three year NewLeaf spills and drops warranty, the Lowepro Lens Exchange Case 100AW case ($35 on its own) and a VU Sion UV 82mm Filter (VSUV82, $100+ on its own).
SLRGear Cine 25mm T0.95 and 12mm T1.6 together for $1000 (m43)
Hide your wallets Cine M43rds fans. Adorama is offering two SLRGear Cine lenses together as a bundle, the 12mm T1.6 and 25mm T0.95 for $1000 with free shipping. You can buy as many as you like.
PS: yes, there is a certain irony to an “SLR Gear mirrorless lens” 🙂
Olympus M43rds specials (34 options)
The latest round Olympus M43rds specials (cameras and lenses) is nicely organized at B&H Photo with 34 total options (two pages) with most of them eligible for 4% promotional rewards from B&H.
Sigma 70mm f2.8 EX DG (Nikon or Pentax) for $450
The Sigma 70mm f2.8 EX DG Macro SLR lens is currently going for $450 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo in the Nikon mount (with 2% promotional rewards) and in the Pentax K-mount (no rewards).
White Box Canon 24-105mm f4L IS for $600
Back to the fleaBay Deals, if you are comfortable with white box lenses, the GetItDigital eBay store (99.6%) is offering the new condition white box Canon 24-105mm f4L IS lens for $600 with free shipping, with a limit of three per customer. Over 1340 units got sold from this listing so far. This lens was part of the 5D3 w/24-105 kits, and was taken out of the camera box and is sold as a “white box” with all standard accessories included. There is no explicit mention of warranty on this eBay listing. To be on the safe side, assuming this is an imported (grey market) lens.
At authorized Canon USA dealers, this lens goes for $1000 such as Adorama which offers five different free accessory bundles (options include Red Giant, Spills/Drop warranty, filters, promotional rewards, etc) and B&H Photo and Amazonia.
Pre-order the new Sigma 24-35mm f2 (C/N/Sig)
If anyone remembers to look up forum histories, the new Sigma 24-35mm f2 lens will make some eat digital (probably not actual) crow. This new lens is now available for pre-order for $1000 even at Adorama in the Canon mount or the Nikon mount or the Sigma mount.
In-stock at B&H: Sony 90/2.8 FE OSS and 3DR Solo Quad
The tall ships from Japan brought in some new gear now in-stock at B&H Photo as follows:
+ Sony FE 90mm f2.8 Macro G OSS Lens for $1100
+ 3DR Solo Quadcopter (No Gimbal) for $1000
And some discounts there:
+ Canon EOS C100 Cinema EOS Camera (Body Only) for $3000
+ Tascam DR-100mkII Portable 2-Channel Linear PCM Recorder for $200
(ENDED) Ends 8:50pm ET: Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 OS DG FLD Lightning Deal (Canon) for $900
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(ENDED) Ends 6:50pm ET: Rokinon DS50M-C Cine DS 50mm T1.5 (Canon EF) for $426 [Ends 7:50pm ET: Rokinon 16mm T2.2 (Canon) for $310]
The Rokinon lightning deals in this post expired…
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Olympus 40-150mm f2.8 (m43) with 3yr NewLeaf and $52 rewards for $1300
F2.8 constant aperture action on the M43rds front, the Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm f2.8 lens is currently offered for $1300 at Adorama which includes a 3-year New Leaf Spills and Drops Extra Protection service, along with 4% promotional rewards (= $52).
Pre-order Canon 5DS R with 85mm f1.2L
B&H Photo is now accepting pre-orders for the Canon 5DS R with 85mm f1.2L for $5900. There is no release estimate posted there at the moment.
(ENDED) Refurbished with 4yr warranty Sigma 18-250 DC OS for $250 (C/N/A/P)
This offer expired…
Panasonic 45-150mm f4-5.6 MegaOIS (silver) for $150
If you like or do not object to silver lenses, the Panasonic 45-150mm f4-5.6 MegaOIS in the silver color scheme is currently on sale for $150 with free expedited shipping with a limit of ten per customer at B&H Photo.
Pre-order Samyang 100mm f2.8 macro (Sony E-mount) for $550
With a mid July release estimate, the new Samyang 100mm f2.8 macro lens for the Sony E-mount is now available for pre-order for $550 at B&H Photo.
Now shipping: Yongnuo 50mm f1.8 (Canon EF) for $58
If you like 50mm primes in decidedly double figures, now in-stock and ready to ship at B&H Photo is the brand new Yongnuo 50mm f1.8 (EF mount) lens going for $58 with free expedited shipping.
(ENDED) Wedn: Canon 50mm f1.8 II with Cleaner for $110
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New round of Olympus M43 Lens Instant Savings
Olympus has a new round of instant savings on various M43rds lenses of their own brand. They are marked with a caramel-y “SALE” sign. They also earn Points as part of the Get Olympus Rewards program. The rewards are on the list price of a lens, not their sale price. For example, 12-40/2.8 lists for $1000, is on sale for $800, but you still earn 1000 rewards points. Some potential questions about their rewards program is answered in their FAQ page.
Pre-order new Tokina 24-70mm f2.8 AT-X (C/N) for $1000
The all important f2.8 pro zooms have a new member today. Tokina has revealed a new 24-70mm f2.8 AT-X DSLR lens, available for pre-order for $1000 at Adorama in the Canon mount and the Nikon mount.
Imported Nikon 50mm f1.8D for $99 w/free s&h
The Nikon 50mm f1.8 D currently goes for around $130~ at authorized dealers (eg Adorama, B&H Photo). Since this is a simple low-priced 50mm prime lens, there is lower risk going grey-market (imported without manufacturer warranty). If so, you can get it for $99 with free shipping by Peach Photo on eBay (99.9%). Over 600 units got sold so far from this listing.
(ENDED) Mon: Rokinon 8mm f3.5 HD Fisheye (C) for $190
This daily deal expired… The B&H Photo Deal of the Day for Monday 6/22/15 is the Rokinon 8mm f3.5 HD Fisheye Lens with Removable Hood for Canon for $190 with free shipping. Offer ends Monday at 11:59pm ET or earlier if sold out.
Now shipping: Fuji X-T10, Sony 16-35/2.8, 24-70/2.8
The tall ships from Japan brought new camera gear supplies at Adorama. The following three items are now in-stock and ready to ship with free expedited shipping as follows:
- Fuji X-T10 with 18-55 for $1100
- Sony 16-35mm f2.8 Vario-Sonnar T* ZA SSM II Zeiss Lens (Alpha DSLR Mount) for $2250
- Sony 24-70mm f2.8 Vario-Sonnar T* Zeiss ZA SSM II (Alpha DSLR Mount) for $2100
UPDATE: the X-T10 is also in-stock at B&H Photo along with the two new Sony lenses…
Sigma 50mm f1.4 DG ART Lens with Extras for $850
Prime time with extras! The Sigma 50mm f1.4 DG HSM ART lens is going for $850 but that’s not all. Adorama is also including automatically a variety of free accessories (77mm filter kit, 3yr Leaf Spills and Drops warranty, Lens Wrap, Capleash II, cleaning kit). These bundles are available in the Canon mount and Nikon mount and Sigma mount.
Tamron mail-in rebates and 4% rewards (15 options)
B&H Photo has a special on 15 Tamron Lenses, with discounts, mail-in rebates and 4% promotional rewards. The count includes all mount options available through this offer, not unique lenses. Offer ends 6/30/15.
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