B&H has restocked their used inventory, including two copies of the EOS R5 for very reasonable prices, and a copy of the Extender RF 2x in condition 10 for $526.95.
B&H: Used EOS R5 (from $3196.95), Extender RF 2x for $526.95
RF 28-70mm, RF 400mm, RF 600mm In-Stock at Canon Direct Store
The Canon Direct Store is now showing stock of a number of popular items, including the RF 28-70mm F2 L USM, the RF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM and the RF 600mm f/4L IS USM for $12999.00. Amazon is also showing stock of the RF 600mm f/4L IS USM.
B&H DealZone: Delkin Devices 2TB CFexpress for $549.99
Today’s B&H DealZone (one-day deal) features a deal on Delkin Devices 2TB CFexpress POWER memory cards — they’re discounted to $549.99 from a regular price of $999. This deal is today only or until sold out.
FAQ about Canon USA Price Increase + Impact on Refurbished Pricing
Several CPW readers have written in to ask questions about the Canon price increase, so here’s an impromptu Q&A session!
Q: When will refurbished prices go up? [Another website] mentioned that future refurbished prices will also go up as a result of the price increase. Do you know when this will happen and how much they will go up?
A: Those other websites are unfortunately inaccurate. Refurbished prices have already gone up. Typically, “regular price” for refurbished is is pegged to either 80% (historically) or 90% (all recent arrivals, including RF lenses) of the pre-rebate MAP price. With a $100 increase, we see a $80 or $90 increase to the refurbished price:
- Refurbished RF 100-500mm F4-7.1L IS USM increased to $2609.00 (from $2519)
- Refurbished RF 600mm F11 IS STM increased to $638.99 (from $549)
- Refurbished RF 800mm F11 DO IS STM increased to $798.99 (from $709)
Q: Do you think this is a temporary price increase? Will we ever see prices come back down again?
A: This is speculation on my part, but the various price increases we’ve seen in the last years are probably the “new base” price for these lenses going forward. It’s likely costing Canon more to procure inputs, manufacture, and distribute these lenses at the moment. While some of the extra cost (e.g. premiums due to chip shortage, container shipping) may diminish after the pandemic, I would guess that the bulk of the increase — and thus, these prices, will remain.
I’m sure there will be future deals and rebates once supply improves, but it will take some patience to get there. I’m hoping, but not too optimistic that there will be an end-of-2022 deal season. If you see yourself getting good value from a recently released camera or lens over the next 12-18 months, you may as well buy now, as I really don’t think we’re going to see stellar deals over that time period.
Q: How can I buy at the old price?
A: Amazon is still listing some items at the old price (for now). They’ve already increased the price on the RF 100-500L, unfortunately.
- RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM for $1599.00 at Amazon
- RF 600mm F11 IS STM for $699.00 at Amazon
- RF 800mm F11 DO IS STM for $899.00 at Amazon
Amazon: RF 85mm f/1.2L USM DS for $2954.95 (reg. $3099)
Amazon is discounting the RF 85mm f/1.2L USM DS to $2954.95 — compare with a regular price of $3099! This is sold by Amazon proper, not by a 3rd party. This is below Canon’s MAP price so we don’t think this pricing will last long. Two are in-stock.
- RF 85mm f/1.2L USM DS for $2954.95 at Amazon
Canon Direct Store Showing Stock of EOS R3, $5999
Canon Direct Store is showing stock of the EOS R3 ($5999.00). Other customers have reported that online orders placed very soon after these “restocks” have shipped.
- EOS R3 for $5999.00 at Canon Direct Store
Beat the Increase? Amazon Still Showing Old Prices, RF 100-500 $2799
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Not all dealers have applied the Canon USA price increase yet — notably, Amazon is still showing stock of many items at the old price, including the RF 100-500mm F4-7.1L IS USM for $2799.00. We don’t expect this to last, so if you’re interested, please complete your order soon.
- RF 100-500mm F4-7.1L IS USM for $2799.00 at Amazon
- RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM for $1599.00 at Amazon
- RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM for $1099.00 at Amazon
- RF 600mm F11 IS STM for $699.00 at Amazon
- RF 800mm F11 DO IS STM for $899.00 at Amazon
- EF 85mm f/1.8 USM for $419.00 at Amazon
- EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM for $1099.00 at Amazon
- EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM for $1299.00 at Amazon