Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS for $229, BuyDig via eBay


BuyDig via eBay has the Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM for Canon EF for only $229.00, in an eBay Deal of the Day. This is the lowest price we’ve seen yet for this lens!

This is a lens that is designed for crop-sensor bodies only (similar to “EF-S” mount lenses). Weighing in at only 1 pound, it’s a perfect all-in-one travel companion. It features optical image stabilization, as well as a macro feature allowing up to 1:3 reproduction at a 13.8″ minimum focusing distance.

BuyDig via eBay is an authorized Sigma USA dealer.




EOS Rebel T5i + 18-55 STM + 75-300 + PIXMA, $449 AR at Adorama


Adorama has a bundle of the EOS Rebel T5i with 18-55 STM, PIXMA PRO-100, EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III, and SG-201 Photo Paper Semi-Gloss 13×19″ (50 Sheets) for $449.00, after a $350 mail-in rebate. The EOS Rebel T5i with 18-55 Kit regularly goes for $599.00.

Adorama also has the following great printer bundles available, they include free memory cards and bags.



Vanguard Tripod Specials at B&H — Up to $330 Off


B&H is having a sale on select models of Vanguard tripods. These are heavy-duty and well-reviewed tripods, made of either aluminum or carbon fibre (depending on model.) The discount ranges from $80 to $330 off.



B&H DealZone: Manfrotto 504HD Head + MVT535AQ Tripod $299


Today’s B&H Photo Video DealZone (one-day deal) is the Manfrotto 504HD Fluid Head & MVT535AQ Aluminum Video Tripod Kit for only $299.95. The regular price for this video tripod kit (fluid head and aluminimum tripod) is $700.

The head features independently variable pan and tilt fluid drag, and supports a camera up to 16.5 lbs. The aluminum tripod weighs 7 pounds, and supports 44 pounds of head and camera. A solid deal for a solid video tripod.



EOS-1D X II + Free 64 GB CFast for $5999 at B&H, Adorama, Amazon


B&H and Adorama have now updated their pre-order price to correctly show the $300 pre-order discount on the “Premium Kit”. Effectively, you are getting a free SanDisk 64GB Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 memory card, plus a CFast 2.0 card reader, when you pre-order the EOS-1D X Mark II.

The effective $300 discount from the free CFast card is likely the best deal we’ll see for a while! This discount is only eligible for pre-orders. The camera is expected to ship in mid-April. Typically, a long delay for availability indicates that initial supply is expected to be low.



EOS-1D X Mark II: Pre-Order Now for $5999 with Free 64GB CFast


The EOS-1D X Mark II has been announced!

B&H and Adorama have adjusted the above Premium Kit price to $5999, as we were expecting them to! Your pre-orders should automatically switch over to the lower price.

Canon USA is including a free SanDisk 64GB Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 Card and card reader (a $300 value). You can pre-order at Amazon, B&H or Adorama. Be sure to order the “Premium Kit” that includes the free SanDisk 64GB CFast card. The effective $300 discount is likely the best deal we’ll see for a while!

The camera has a new battery pack and wireless transmitter:



CFast 2.0 Card Prices Now Tracked (for EOS-1D X Mark II)


In preparation for the rumored announcement of the EOS-1D X Mark II, we’re now tracking deals on CFast 2.0 Memory Cards, which feature read and write speeds in the 400-500 MB/s range.

In the rumored specs for the EOS-1D X Mark II these cards are good enough for bursts of 170 RAWs at 16 frames per second, that is fast!