Used Lens with Problems (does not AF): Tamron 16-30mm Di II VC PZD (Nikon) for $309 + S&H

On the other hand, if you are comfortable with used lenses that have known issues, you can get the Nikon version of the Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO Zoom Lens for $309 plus shipping (starts at $8+) in “Used – Fair” condition at Adorama.

Make sure you understand the used condition designations at Adorama and read the details in the listing of each used item. This particular lens is described as “PLEASE NOTE: Lens does not auto focus; image quality will; be affected; cosmetic condition is V; may have other issues”. So fans of manual focusing 🙂

If any of these make you uncomfortable, do not buy! The new condition goes for $500 and bundled with freebies.

Monday: Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO with $20 Rewards and 67mm Hoya UV Haze NXT HMC Filter for $499 [C/N/A]

It’s Tamron time! Good until 11:59pm ET tonight, the Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO lens in the Canon, Nikon and Sony A DSLR systems is bundled with 4% promotional rewards (about $20 to be used in future B&H purchases) along with a FREE 67mm Hoya UV Haze NXT HMC Filter for $499 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo. No coupons, no rebates, just add to cart and zoom through.

Nikon D7500 with 18-140mm with Flash, Bag, Converter Lenses, 64GB SD, Filters, PSP X8, Spider, and More Freebies for $1550

As you can see at the just-updated Stock Status Tracker, the official Nikon D7500 with 18-140mm kit goes for $1550 at authorized dealers. You can get it at this price, but with a boatload of free accessories by Buydig on eBay. The freebies are:

+ generic Bounce Zoom Slave Flash (two AA)
+ 58mm Wide Angle & Telephoto Converter Lens with extras
+ camera gadget bag
+ 64GB SD card
+ Corel PaintShop Pro X8
+ 12-inch Rubberized Spider Tripod, Large (Red)
+ Bower 67mm/58mm Step Down Ring – AD6758
+ 67mm UV, Polarizer & FLD Deluxe Filter kit (set of 3 + carrying case)
+ other assorted trinkets (cleaning kits, etc)

The same set of freebies for the same price of $1550 is offered by Beach Camera through Amazon. Buydig and Beach Camera are/have the same parent company. Beach Camera through Amazon ships directly, but if you are a Prime member, you get free Prime-like delivery speed (around two days give or take). This is a lesser known Prime Benefit and the only way to figure it out is to look at the listing in detail.

On the other hand, if you want to buy it from Amazon itself, their in-stock estimate is June 23 (2017), but you don’t get any of the above freebies.

Pre-order new Nikon 100 Year Anniversary F2.8 PRO ZOOM Lenses

In addition to the 100 Year Anniversary DSLRs, Nikon is also releasing select Lenses as 100 Year Anniversary editions, these too with a late July 2017 release estimate.

+ Triple F2.8 PRO ZOOM set for $8000 at B&H Photo
+ it consists of the 14-24 f2.8G ED, 24-70 f2.8E ED VR, and 70-200 f2.8E FL ED VR
+ they have a Metallic Gray finish to distinguish them

+ Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR for $4000 at B&H Photo
+ the standard edition goes for $2800

Pre-order new 100th Year Anniversary Editions: Nikon D500 and D5

Nikon is celebrating its 100 years of existence and to celebrate this milestone they are releasing two “100 Year Anniversary Editions” of two of their current DSLRs with a late July 2017 release estimate. They are priced for collectors and super-fans. They are currently available for pre-ordering as follows:

+ Nikon D500 Body Only for $2800 at B&H Photo
+ the standard version goes for $1800 with temporarily includes the Battery Grip

+ Nikon D5 Body Only for $8000 at B&H Photo
+ the standard version goes for $6500

(ENDED) Bower 500 f/8 Mirror w/T-Mount for $70 (C/N/P); Photoflex StarFire Digital Flash for $40 [Free S&H]

These daily deals expired…

[Read more…]

Rokinon Sale: 16mm f2 for $319, 10mm f2.8 for $349, 24m f3.5 Tilt Shift for $679 [various mount options]

More B&H action, this time it is a Rokinon Lens Instant savings sale featuring 16 different options in various mounts as follows:

+ 16mm f2 ED AS UMC CS for $319 in Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Fuji X, M43 Sony E

+ 10mm f2.8 ED AS NCS CS fro $349 in Pentax K, Samsung NX (!), Fuji X, M43, Canon
+ Nikon version for $399

+ 24mm f3.5 Tilt Shift ED AS UMC for $679 in Sony E, Canon, Nikon and Pentax

+ they also earn 2% promotional rewards

IN-STOCK: Nikon D7500 Body for $1250 [Not Yet: w/18-140]

A new update of the Stock Status Tracker has the Nikon D7500 with 18-140mm out of stock but getting closer at the discounted price of $1550 (Nikon’s original price was rather crazy at $1750).

Meanwhile the D7500 body continue is in-stock and ready to ship for its starting price of $1250 (actually, $1247 but I try to round numbers) at Amazon itself and Adorama and various eBay dealers.

(ENDED) Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 XR Di LD Macro for $399 (A) or $439 (C/N/P)

This limited time sale ended…

Put on some Tammy Wynette because it’s Tamron time! The 28-75mm f2.8 XR Di LD IF MACRO is on sale for $399 with free shipping in the Sony Alpha Minolta Dyxum Maxxum Paxum mount, and $439 with free shipping in the Canon, Nikon and Pentax systems. You also get 4% promotional rewards. This ends Friday night at B&H Photo.

Nikon 50mm f1.8G with Extras for $177

The Nikon 50mm f/1.8G lens is bundled with some free extras for $177 with free shipping at Adorama. There are even two different freebie bundles, but one is a subset of the other, so this bigger bundle is a better offer: you get a 58mm Pro-Optic Digital Essentials Filter Kit, a lens-cap tether, a cleaning kit, and a Corel software kit (including Aftershot PRO 2, Paintshop Pro X9, and VideoStudio 9).

If you don’t want/need the extra accessories, you can get it for the same price with 4% promotional rewards at B&H Photo or 5% back as a statement credit for Prime members paying with Store Card or Chase VISA at Amazon itself

Refurbished Nikon D7200 Body w/90-day warranty for $650

The new Nikon D7500 APS-C DSLR is now in-stock and shipping for $1250 as a body-only, but if you prefer to pay half of that and get a previous generation model, then to the eBay Deals we go…

… where the Buydig eBay store (99%, New Jersey) is offering the manufacturer refurbished Nikon D7200 body only for $650 with free shipping and a 90-day Nikon USA warranty. Limit five units per customer.

Strategically, this is not an unreasonable strategy. Once a model is no longer “the latest model”, going for a manufacturer refurbished ~ as long as it has a solid discount over the new-condition ~ is a good way to make the most of your $$$. As long as you are comfortable with refurbished and such.

In-Stock Now: Nikon D7500 Body for $1250

The time has come! The new Nikon D7500 APS-C DSLR Body Only is now in-stock for $1250 with free shipping at a number of authorized dealers including:

+ B&H Photo and Adorama

+ well-known eBay sellers: Kenmore Camera and Gary Camera (as in Gary, Indiana) and Adorama

+ various at Amazon
+ Amazon itself is not there yet

+ for the big picture, check the Stock Status Tracker

Nikon D7500 with 18-140 drops to $1550

The update of the Stock Status Tracker also reveals that the Nikon D75000 with 18-140mm kit price has dropped by $200, now going for a more reasonable $1550 instead of $1750.

Unlike the In-Stock Body Only which is now in-stock and ready to ship, the D7500 with 18-140 is estimated to be in-stock later in the month. The price has dropped to $1550 at B&H Photo (June 27) and Adorama but not yet at Amazon

Pre-order new Nikon 28/1.4, 8-15 fisheye, 10-20 lenses

Nikon ushered in a new trio of SLR lenses, two FX and one DX lenses, which are currently available for pre-order at B&G Photo as follows. With AF-P being a thing, now I have to get in the habit of adding AF-S to non AF-P lenses 🙂

+ Nikon AF-S 28mm f1.4E ED Lens ($2000)
+ Nikon AF-S Fisheye 8-15mm f3.5-4.5E ED ($1250)
+ Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm f4.5-5.6G VR ($307)

You can find them added to the New Lenses of 2017 section of the new gear tracker.

(ENDED) Lightning Deals: Neewer PRO i-TTL Flash Deluxe Kit for NIKON for $58, Etc

These lightning deals expired…

[Read more…]

Nikon D5600 Two Lens Kit with Extras for $897

It’s bundle up time! The Nikon D5600 body only goes for $700 but if you want to a “get started with” kit or want to stock up on lenses, $200 more get you two Nikon lenses, the 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G DX VR and 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G DX non-VR. But that’s not all, Adorama is bundling these freebies with the kit: Lowepro Aventura 170 shoulder case, 16GB Lexar SDHC card, Bower FUC58 58mm UV Filter, cleaning kit, and the Corel software bundle that includes five software packaging, including AfterSHOT PRO 2, VideoStudio 9 and Paintshop PRO 9.

For more action, check the Adorama Memorial Day Sale

Sunpak DF3000C Digital Flash for $25~

On the budget side of camera flashes, the Sunpak DF3000C Digital Flash is on sale at B&H Photo as follows:

+ the Nikon version goes for $21.39 + shipping
+ free shipping IF your order total is $49+

+ the Canon version for $25.50 with free shipping

+ the Sony/Minolta for $30 + shipping

For more action, check the latest B&H Featured Sales

(ENDED) Neewer VK750 II i-TTL Speedlite Flash with LCD Display for Nikon for $38

This lightning deal expired…

Good until 2pm ET today in the Amazon Gold Box is the Neewer VK750 II i-TTL Speedlite Flash with LCD Display for Nikon offered for $38.39 with free shipping. The price before the sale was $50 when I posted the Lightning Deals schedule last night.

Flashpoint R2 Ultimate Photographer’s Gift for $3000 (C/N)

If you are a fan of the Flashpoint lighting gear, Adorama has created the Flashpoint R2 Ultimate Photographer’s Gift bundle available in Canon or Nikon for $2995 with free shipping. This bundle contains 21 Flashpoint products and a $200 Adorama gift certificate. Yes, that’s 21 Flashpoint products:

+ Flashpoint XPLOR 600 HSS TTL Battery-Powered Monolight (Bowens Mount)
+ Flashpoint Extension Head 600 Ws Flash For The XPLOR 600 (Bowens Mount)
+ Canon/Nikon specific items: Flashpoint R2 TTL Transmitter, Receiver, Streaklight 360, cable
+ Canon/Nikon specific items: Flashpoint Zoom Li-Ion R2 TTL, Zoom R2 with integrated R2 radio
+ Flashpoint eVOLV 200 R2 TTL Pocket Flash
+ Flashpoint 10′ C Stand on Turtle Base Kit, 40″ Grip Arm & Two 3″ Gobo Heads
+ Glow ParaPop 38″ Portable Softbox
+ Glow Speed Ring Adapter to Mount Glow ParaPop on Bowens Mount
+ Glow S-Type Speedlite Bracket With Bowens Mount
+ Glow 31 x 31″ Quick Softbox
+ various batteries and adapters for various products mentioned above

This is a ready-to-go bundle, you just add to cart and proceed. No coupons, no rebates, no manually adding all the items to cart. Just one “add to cart” press 🙂

(ENDED) Imported Nikon D810 body for $2170

This coupon promotion expired…

[Read more…]

Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f3.5 with $36 rewards for $895 (C/N)

The Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f3.5 lens is bundled with 4% promotional rewards, in the Canon and Nikon SLR systems, for $895 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo… For more B&H action, check their Featured Offers

Nikon D3400 w/18-55 and 70-300 and Various Extras for $497

The Nikon D3400 two lens kit with the 18-55 and 70-300mm lens is going for $500 at various authorized dealers as part of Nikon’s Mother’s Day promotions. But if you like extra accessories, Adorama is bundling them with the following freebies, still for $497 with free shipping in the black color scheme and the red color scheme.

The freebies:
+ Corel Digital Creative Software Kit – Suite 2 Elite Edition
+ 16GB Lexar SD card
+ Pro Optic 58mm Digital Essentials Filter Kit
+ Nikon DSLR Value Pack with Better Pictures in 5 Minutes DVD
+ Slinger Digital Memory Wallet – Holds 12 Cards
+ Pro Optic Complete Optics Care and Cleaning Kit

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.

Bower SLY 8mm f3.5 Fisheye for $159 (C/N)

We have a prime lens mini streak today it turns out 🙂 The Bower SLY 8mm f3.5 Fisheye lens is now on sale for $159 in the Canon and Nikon systems with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo. The Four Thirds (DSLR) version is not on sale. This is a limited time offer.

Rokinon T1.5 Cine Lens Bundle (24, 35, 85) for $1099 (C/N/E/m43)

Rokinon’s Cine primes are like kittens, you are often encouraged to get a basket full of them 😉 Which brings us to the Rokinon T1.5 Cine Lens Bundle on sale for $1099 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo. It includes the 24mm, 35mm, and 85mm T1.5 lenses. It is offered for the Canon and Nikon SLR systems, and the Sony E and Micro 43rds mirrorless systems.

Nikon D5600 with 18-55 and 70-300 and Extras for $900

Nikon seems to love two lens kits these days, in another promotion, the Nikon D5600 with the 18-55 DX VR and 70-300 DX non-VR bundle is on sale for $900, that’s $200 more than the body only, and $100 more than the w/18-55 kit. But some retailers are also bundling it with some freebies. At Adorama you get the Corel software bundle, a Bower 58mm filter, a Lowerpro 160 Format bag, a 16GB Lexar SD card and a cleaning kit.

At B&H Photo you get a 32GB Sandisk Extreme SDHC memory card and a Ruggard holster bag.

No freebies by Amazon itself but if you are a Prime member and pay with either the Amazon Chase VISA or the Prime Store credit card, you get 5% back as a statement credit (around $45).

Used Nikon D7100 body for $449 + S&H

The Nikon D7100 body only is currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $449 plus shipping ($9+, varies by zipcode and option) at Adorama. Used items purchased at Adorama have a 30-day return policy and come with a 90-day warranty from Adorama.

This should not be confused with the manufacturer refurbished which goes for $590 and comes with a 90-day Nikon USA warranty.

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.

Nikon D3400 w/18-55 and Extras for $400 (add 70-300 for $100 more)

More action at B&H, the Nikon D3400 with 18-55 DX VR is bundled with a Lowepro Passport Sling camera bag and a 16GB Sandisk Extreme SD card and 2% promotional rewards (around $8 to spend in future purchases at B&H).

Or you can get a two-lens kit that adds the 70-300 DX non-VR for $100 more. Instead of the Lowepro bag, you get a Nikon DSLR Value Pack with Nikon School DVD and a Nikon cleaning kit. The 2% promotional rewards in this case yield a $10~ promotional reward.

Nikon D5500 w/18-55 and 70-300 and Extras for $597

In addition to the full frame Nikon DSLRs, Nikon also blessed authorized dealers to offer the Nikon D5500 two-lens kit for $600 for a limited time. This is the black D5500 with the 18-55 DX VR and 70-300 DX non-VR lenses. This is available for $597 (more specifically) at B&H Photo and Amazon itself (limit five per customer), but if you also like to have a handful of free accessories for the same price of $597…

… then head on over to Adorama offering these additional free extras: 16GB Lexar SD card, Slinger holster case, cleaning kit, and 55mm and 58mm ProOptic filters.