It’s now last call on the refurbished RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM, as there are only seventeen copies left in-stock of this great refurbished deal. This lens has appeared for the first at the Canon Direct Store for only $1758.65 (after 15%-off).

This first availability is likely a year’s supply of refurbished lenses, and we think this will be a very coveted (and hard to find) refurb from this point on. Don’t miss out!

• RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM is now $1758.65

We’re surprised to see the refurbished RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM ($2064.65) and RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM ($1758.65) still in-stock at the Canon Direct Store. This is the first time the lenses have been available refurbished, and there is currently a 15%-off refurbished sale — both lenses have been selling briskly since they were first listed at midnight.

• RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM is now $2064.65
• RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM is now $1758.65

Refurbished lenses have a 1-year Canon USA warranty, and L-lenses come with all the expected accessories (caps, hood, and lens pouch) — purchase with confidence. The Canon Direct Store does collect tax, but even when adding tax this is still well below the best historic prices.

We’ve been told in the past that most refurbished lenses are store returns that have been re-qualified by Canon, so it’s likely they’ve built up quite the stockpile of refurbished inventory of these two lenses over the last year. It’s rare that they have so many copies available at once, so this is a great opportunity to buy before these refurbished lenses become scarce (and a game to find in-stock).