Tamron 45mm f/1.8 $549, 15-30mm $1125, Sigma Art 24-35mm $879


A few more items are now in-stock with street prices!

The Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD is $549.00 from an authorized Tamron dealer with 6-year Tamron USA warranty. Compare with a MAP price of $599. This lens features optical image stabilization and was only announced last month. It is available in both Canon and Nikon mounts.

The very popular Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 DI VC USD is $1125.00. (Note, limited quantity.)

Finally, we have a street price on the Sigma Art 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM of $879.00 from an authorized Sigma USA dealer. The lens comes with a 4-year Sigma USA warranty.




EOS 5Ds for $2649, 5DsR for $3049 — Imports from AllNewShop eBay


More price drops on the EOS 5Ds R and the EOS 5Ds in the grey market. AllNewShop via eBay has the Canon EOS 5Ds R for $3049 and the Canon EOS 5Ds for $2649. These are the new lowest prices we’ve seen yet for these cameras. Compare with $3899 and $3699 at authorized dealers, respectively.

AllNewShop via eBay (also known as GetItDigital) is not an authorized dealer and a Canon USA warranty is not guaranteed. Canon USA has been known to provide warranty service — but only at their discretion. Also, please be aware of an upsell call — stay firm and decline all upgrades.



Hot: PIXMA PRO-100 Printer for $49 After Rebate, at B&H


UPDATE: The paper appears to be included again, so you can backorder and still get the $49.99 AR price.

B&H Photo Video has the Canon PIXMA PRO-100 for $49.99, after a $250 mail-in rebate. Please note: you need to be logged into your B&H account, then you need to apply coupon code “PRINTPRO100”. You will see the discounted price of $299.99 in-cart, then get a $250 mail-in rebate to net $49.99. Free paper is added to your cart automatically.

It is a new rebate period and promotion-id which started on October 4th, so you are eligible for this rebate, even if you took advantage of a printer deal in a previous rebate period.



Hot, Lowest Yet: 7D Mark II (Import) for $1099, AllNewShop eBay


AllNewShop via eBay has the Canon EOS 7D Mark II for $1099.00. This is the lowest price we’ve seen yet for this camera. This is a grey market import, but the seller indicates that it comes with a 1-year store warranty. Canon USA is historically known to honor the warranty on grey market bodies, but this is at their discretion.

AllNewShop via eBay is another storefront for GetItDigital, they are quite a reliable eBay dealer with 99%+ feedback score. The only complaint that we hear is they will call you and attempt an “upsell”, stay firm and insist they process your order at the $1099 price.

If you’d prefer an authorized dealer, consider the B&H Bundle Deal of the EOS 7D Mark II + PIXMA PRO-100 for $1249 after a $350 mail-in rebate. The B&H deal also includes a free Canon “CarePAK Plus” extended warranty.



Sigma 150-600 Sports $1699, Contemporary $899, 50mm Art $799


Our street price on the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports has now been lowered to $1699. This is the lowest price seen yet for this lens. The “Sports” version of this lens features a much more rugged build quality and a slightly better optical formula, vs. the “Contemporary” lens.

We also now have the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary back in-stock for $899 SOLD OUT. There is limited quality at this price, and this will likely sell out.

Finally, our street price on the Sigma Art 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM has returned. It’s $799 for this very popular lens. Compare with $949 at other authorized dealers.

All street prices are brand new from Sigma USA authorized dealers, and come with free shipping and the 4-year Sigma USA warranty.



Adorama: T5 + 18-55 + 75-300 + PIXMA PRO-100 for $349 AR


In addition to some great printer bundles due to the renewed mail-in rebate, Adorama has a bundle of the EOS Rebel T5 with 18-55 IS II Kit, EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III, PIXMA PRO-100, free paper and bag for $349.99, after a $350 mail-in rebate.

Click here to check out the deal at Adorama — you need to add the deal to your cart before you see the printer and paper. The price is $699 in-cart, then you get a $350 mail-in rebate to net $349.99. This is a great starter bundle for someone looking to get into DSLR photography.

Reminder: this is a new rebate period, so you can take advantage even if you did a previous rebate.



New Canon USA Promotion: Free Extended Warranty (CarePak PLUS)

Canon USA just launched a new promotion: from October 11th 2015 through January 9th 2016, when you purchase selected Canon bodies or lenses from a Canon USA authorized dealer, you receive a free “CarePAK PLUS“, which is a special new extended warranty covering accidental damage:

  • 13-month warranty coverage, including coverage from accidental damage, drops, spills, or wear and tear
  • Free return shipping (to and from Canon USA repair facility)
  • No lemon guarantee — if the item is repaired 3 times for the same issue, you receive a new product

We’re glad to see Canon USA offering additional incentives for purchasing directly from Canon USA authorized dealers (previously the free Adobe Creative Cloud, now this free extended warranty.) As our street prices come from Canon USA authorized dealers (except where explicitly indicated), they are eligible for this new extended warranty. It’s available on the following bodies and lenses: