EF 70-200mm II for $1699 (Grey Market) at quickndone via eBay


quickndone via eBay has the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II for $1699.99.

quickndone via eBay is not an authorized dealer. These are grey market products for which a 1-year Canon USA warranty is not guaranteed. Readers report that Canon USA has historically honored the warranty, but this is at their discretion. They may call to confirm your order — be sure to decline any upsells.

If you are not comfortable with grey market, please consider street price for the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II ($1769.99).




Bundles are Back: 70-200 II $1649, 11-24 $2549, 16-35 II $1349 AR


Three popular PIXMA PRO-100 + lens bundle deals are live again at authorized Canon USA dealer BuyDig:

The PIXMA PRO printer rebate was renewed with a new rebate period of January 1st – January 31st. It was renewed with a new promotion ID, which “resets” your eligibility — you can take advantage of an additional printer or printer bundle deal during January (even if you purchased one during November or December.) The printer can be parted and sold for about $140 on the secondary market.



Tamron 150-600mm G2 + $300 GC for $1399, Beach via Newegg


Authorized Tamron dealer Beach Camera (via Newegg Platform) has the Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 for Canon plus a $300 Newegg gift card for $1399.00. This makes the net price for this recently announced lens $1099, considering the value of the gift card. This pegs the new Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 at only $200 more than its predecessor.

On a side note, Newegg has become the new platform of choice for many camera dealers — we’ve noticed a marked shift over the last few months away from eBay.



Street Price Drops: 5Ds $2899, 5DsR $3099, 35mm f/1.4L II $1569


A few more street price drops. These prices are for brand new items from Canon authorized dealers with a 1-year Canon USA warranty, free shipping, and no tax charged. Please note that these street prices below are not eligible for mail-in rebates.



Bundle Deals Live Again, including 70-200 II $1649 AR


If you missed out on the 70-200 II printer bundle deal at Adorama (it went up to $1699 AR on January 1st) — you get a second chance, BuyDig still has the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II + PIXMA PRO-100 for $1649 AR (use coupon TMAFPRO216217 to see $1899 in-cart, then get $250 MIR).

We’re moderately surprised to see many of the PIXMA PRO-100 printer bundle deals still live. As expected, the PIXMA PRO printer rebate was renewed with a new rebate period of January 1st – January 31st. As it was renewed with a new promotion ID, this “resets” your eligibility and you can take advantage of an additional printer or printer bundle deal during January (even if you purchased one during November or December.) The printer can be parted and sold for about $140 on the secondary market.

This gives a fresh opportunity to take advantage of one of the existing printer bundle deals.



Street Price Drops: 100L Macro, 11-24L, 300 II, 500 II, 600 II


To celebrate the new year, we have street price drops on five lenses. These prices are for brand new lenses from Canon authorized dealers with a 1-year Canon USA warranty, free shipping, and no tax charged. Please note that these street prices below are not eligible for the combo mail-in rebate.

Quantities are limited.



Super Hot: EF 50mm f/1.2L USM for $1149, Brand New, at Amazon


Amazon has the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM for $1149.00. This is sold by Amazon (not a third party), and is the lowest price seen yet for this lens brand new from a Canon USA authorized dealer.

Amazon’s price is $200 below the minimum advertised price of $1349 for this lens; this deal likely won’t last long.