Yearly Archives: 2014

Street Price Drop: EF 24-70mm f/2.8 II USM for $1799 AR

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EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Street Price
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Street Price
$1800.00
Deal Expired

Our authorized dealer street price on the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM has dropped to $1799 (after the $300 Canon mail-in rebate). This is $200 lower than the MAP price at all authorized dealers.

Because there are several reputable and authorized Canon dealers willing to sell it at this price, we can guarantee no tax to any US state and free standard shipping with every order.

All items are brand new, unused, not refurbished, from a Canon authorized dealer with a full 1-year Canon USA warranty.

As usual, if you are seriously interested and need assistance in obtaining this price please contact us. Read more about this at our Street Prices FAQ.

The Canon mail-in rebate ends July 5th. There are just three weeks left to take advantage of these great street prices before the prices will go up!


Canon Refurb Store Restocked, Right Now! 15% Off Sale

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EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Telephoto Zoom Lens
Refurbished EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Telephoto Zoom Lens
$1699.32
Deal Expired
EOS 6D Digital SLR Camera
Refurbished EOS 6D Digital SLR Camera
$1291.32
Deal Expired
EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Standard Lens
Refurbished EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Standard Lens
$1495.32
Deal Expired
EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Macro Lens
Refurbished EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Macro Lens
$713.32
Deal Expired
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Standard Zoom Lens
Refurbished EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Standard Zoom Lens
$1563.32
Deal Expired
EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens
Refurbished EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens
$917.32
Deal Expired
EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Wide Angle Lens
Refurbished EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Wide Angle Lens
$1189.32
Deal Expired
Speedlite 600EX-RT Flash
Refurbished Speedlite 600EX-RT Flash
$373.99
Deal Expired


The Canon Direct Store “Father’s Day Refurbished Sale” just got restocked, including 7 copies of the Refurbished EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II at $1699.32, and 3 copies of the Refurbished EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM for $1495.32! See other great deals above.

They are featuring 15% off refurbished lenses and speedlites and 15% off the EOS 6D!

This is the last restock expected in the sale which ends tomorrow.

You can browse the refurb stock tracker to see what’s in stock and set notifications to get e-mailed when items go in-stock.


Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM for $385 at Adorama

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10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM for Canon Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens
10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM for Canon Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens
$385.00
Deal Expired

Adorama has the Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM for Canon for $385.00. Use coupon code 1SIGMASALE which you enter during checkout (before you enter your payment info).

This is the lowest price ever that we’ve seen for the Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM, and is $45 lower than other authorized dealers at this time. Free shipping.

It’s not surprising that this ultra-wide angle lens for crop bodies is coming down in price — there are two excellent Canon alternatives at similar price points that you should also consider: the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 is $441 Refurbished and the newly announced EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM is available for $299.


CPW Group Buy: 5D Mark III Body from Authorized Dealer $2699 AR

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UPDATE: This has been popular as usual and we are almost full on our group buy list. We expect to close this group buy later tonight (Wednesday), please sign up before then. If you have already signed up, your spot is reserved, you have until Thursday noon to confirm.

UPDATE 10:40 PM: Group buy is full and signup is now closed! If you have already signed up, you have until Thursday noon to confirm.

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eBay Deal Frenzy: 5D Mark III Import — $2559 from AllNewShop

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EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera
EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera
$2295.39
Deal Expired

AllNewShop via eBay has the Canon EOS 5D Mark III for $2559.99. It’s clearly marked as an import model. This is part of the on-going eBay Deal Frenzy.

UPDATE: The retailer has now added a free 3-year store warranty with purchase.

AllNewShop via eBay is not an authorized dealer. However, they are a very reputable unauthorized dealer, the same store as Get It Digital. A few weeks ago they sold 355 copies of the 5D Mark IIIs for the same price, and looking at their eBay feedback for that specific deal the experience was very positive. We didn’t hear any reader complaints.

If you don’t want to read our detailed article here is the summary of what “import model” means:

  1. Import / grey market items were items originally destined to be sold in a different region.
  2. They are manufactured at the same factories as US models, and are physically identical.
  3. Packaging (language on box) may differ from US retail versions.
  4. Although Canon USA has been traditionally lenient in providing warranty service, a Canon USA warranty is not guaranteed. An equivalent warranty is provided by the store itself.

Compare with $3199 at authorized dealers or $2859 authorized through our street price program.


6D Deals: $1291 Refurb, $1539 Authorized, $1599 Authorized with Grip

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EOS 6D Digital SLR Camera
Refurbished EOS 6D Digital SLR Camera
$1291.32
Deal Expired
EOS 6D Street Price
EOS 6D Street Price
$1269.00
Deal Expired

The Canon Direct Store has sold half their inventory of Refurbished EOS 6D for $1291.32 (15% off). These come with a full one-year Canon warranty. At this rate, we expect them to be sold out within a couple days.

Unfortunately for most, the Canon Direct Store charges sales tax. Instead you can opt to get a 6D brand new from a reputable authorized dealer for $1539, free shipping and no tax collected for most states. Full Canon USA warranty. It’s through our “Street Price” program — depending on your state’s tax, the new body could be just $120-$150 more than the refurb. We also have a street price deal including a genuine BG-E13 grip for just $60 more ($1599).

These are great deals, at a lower price than all the other authorized dealers ($1699), and even lower than the lowest unauthorized dealer ($1568)!

You can inquire via our Street Price contact forms for assistance in obtaining street prices. You can read testimonials of other readers who have discovered the secrets of Street Price — feel free to add your review if you have!

There are also a few 6D deals as part of the currently running eBay Deal Frenzy, but we must caution, those deals are likely grey market / import bodies.


Hot: EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II Refurbished Restocked at $1699.32

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EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Telephoto Zoom Lens
Refurbished EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Telephoto Zoom Lens
$1699.32
Deal Expired

Hurry, 11 copies of the Refurbished EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II were just restocked; they’re priced at $1699.32.

This is part of the Canon Direct Store “Father’s Day Refurbished Sale” featuring 15% off refurbished lenses and speedlites and 15% off the EOS 6D!

You can browse the refurb stock tracker to set notifications to get e-mailed when items go in-stock.