Recent Refurbished Purchases (Live)

Last Few Big White Deals — 500mm II $8999, 200-400 $10499

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EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM Street Price
EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM Street Price
$9000.00
Deal Expired
EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x Street Price
EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x Street Price
$10500.00
Deal Expired

It’s not really a secret anymore: many photographers have been taking advantage of super-low super-telephoto prices from Canada over the last 6 months, but not for much longer.

In early 2014, a weakening of the Canadian dollar vs. the US dollar meant you could buy super-telephotos from Canada for thousands of dollars less. The best part is: Canadian lenses come with a “Canon USA and Canada” warranty card, and are eligible for warranty service in both countries, making it a great deal.

Unfortunately this party is being shutdown: our friends to the north at Canon Canada have instituted a large price increase — 15% overnight — as well as a new MAP policy on super-telephoto lenses.

Sadly, street prices have already started to rise from lows we saw in March. We know of a few remaining great deals on super-telephotos, but only while quantities last:


Hot: eBay Daily Deal: EOS 6D + 24-105mm (Import) from Get It Digital

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EOS 6D with 24-105mm f/4L Kit Digital SLR Camera
EOS 6D with 24-105mm f/4L Kit Digital SLR Camera
$1804.99
Deal Expired

Get It Digital via eBay has the Canon EOS 6D with 24-105mm Kit for $1929.99. This is today’s eBay Daily Deal.

Get It Digital via eBay are not an authorized dealer, but a reputable unauthorized dealer.

This is an import version, but it is physically identical to the US model (readers have let me know that the store indicates this includes WiFi and GPS, but if you want to be 100% certain ask the store yourself). A Canon USA warranty is not guaranteed, so the store is providing a three-year store warranty.

This is $100 less than our authorized dealer street price of $2039 that expired on Sunday (the Canon mail-in rebate expired). The current best authorized dealer street price is $2229.


Canon Refurbished Sale: 15% Off Lenses, 25% Off 60D ($419)

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EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Standard Zoom Lens
Refurbished EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Standard Zoom Lens
$1563.32
Deal Expired
EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens
Refurbished EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens
$571.19
Deal Expired
EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens
Refurbished EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens
$917.32
Deal Expired
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens
Refurbished EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens
$1087.32
Deal Expired
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Standard Lens
Refurbished EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Standard Lens
$1100.92
Deal Expired
EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Standard Lens
Refurbished EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Standard Lens
$285.59
Deal Expired
EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Standard Lens
Refurbished EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Standard Lens
$271.99
Sold Out
235 weeks ago
Extender EF 2x III Tele-converter Lens
Refurbished Extender EF 2x III Tele-converter Lens
$339.99
Refurbished
In Stock
EOS 60D Digital SLR Camera
Refurbished EOS 60D Digital SLR Camera
$431.99
Deal Expired



The Canon Direct Store is starting a sale on refurbished lenses at midnight tonight! They’re offering 15% off refurbished lenses. The sale runs for two weeks.

There is not much in-stock to start with but there are a few great deals below. You can browse our refurb stock tracker to see what’s in-stock. All refurbs come with a one-year Canon warranty.

We are expecting restocks over the duration of this sale, the best way to get in on this deal is via e-mail notification on specific items. You can browse our refurb stock tracker to see what’s in-stock and get notified on out-of stock items (click the ‘Notify’ button on our tracker page). You can read our FAQ about the notification system.


Warning: eBay Seller “deals-all-year” Formerly Known as Ryther Camera

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Many other sites are featuring a deal from a relatively new eBay merchant deals-all-year, their eBay daily deal is a EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM for $639.99. We have been asked many times today, are they reputable? Who are they?

A quick check of their eBay ID history (eBay account required) shows they were “rythercamera” and recently renamed themselves. Read more about Ryther here, here, or here.

Although this new eBay store has good feedback thus far (perhaps they are turning over a new leaf?), we think it’s still too early and we cannot recommend this store at this time.

UPDATE (August 2016): It has been two years since deals-all-year has appeared on eBay and we have re-reviewed their reputation. Based on the strong positive feedback (99.9%) from the last two years, we have reversed our decision and now choose to list this store with the other reputable merchants on our site. We always recommend making grey market purchases through a platform such as eBay, where you can leverage both eBay and PayPal protection on your purchases.


5D Mark III and 6D Rebates NOT Extended, Expire Saturday

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EOS 5D Mark III with EF 24-105L IS Kit Street Price
EOS 5D Mark III with EF 24-105L IS Kit Street Price
$3300.00
Deal Expired
EOS 6D Street Price
EOS 6D Street Price
$1450.00
Deal Expired
EOS 6D with 24-105mm f/4L Kit Street Price
EOS 6D with 24-105mm f/4L Kit Street Price
$2040.00
Deal Expired

We have now heard a few times that the $200 mail-in rebate on the 5D Mark III and 6D will NOT be extended. They are only good on purchases made on or before Saturday, August 2nd, which means a $200 increase on the effective price of 5D Mark III and 6D until the next rebate period begins.

It’s not too late, even if you purchase now. You have until September 2nd to mail your rebate form.

If you want to take advantage of our street prices, your order should be placed by noon tomorrow, Friday, as many stores do not operate on Saturday.

The lens rebates are still valid until August 30th.


Street Price Drop: EOS 6D for $1449 AR — Rebates Expire Saturday

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EOS 6D Street Price
EOS 6D Street Price
$1450.00
Deal Expired

One of our street price retailers has dropped their price on the EOS 6D body-only to $1449 after a $200 Canon mail-in rebate (you pay $1649 before rebate). It’s brand new, there’s one caveat, but if you are interested (only serious inquiries please) you can contact us for assistance in obtaining this price, and we’ll explain.

The current $200 mail-in rebate on the 5D Mark III and the 6D expire on Saturday. We think they might be extended but do not have a solid confirmation at this time. UPDATE: We have now heard from a few sources that they will not be extended. We currently have the following street prices from authorized dealers:

The battery grip deals expire on Thursday. Learn about street prices at our FAQ.


Street Price Special Expiring: 5D Mark III + BG-E11 for $2849 AR

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One of our popular street price specials is the EOS 5D Mark III with a genuine Canon BG-E11 battery grip for only $2849 (after rebate), from an authorized dealer with full Canon USA warranty. No tax to all states, and free standard shipping.

Unfortunately this special deal is expiring on Thursday evening and we don’t think it will be coming back. It’s a fantastic price as it’s only $150 more than our already low $2699 (after rebate) body-only street price. The BG-E11 battery grip goes for $275 at other authorized dealers.

If you are interested you can fill out the 5D Mark III street price contact form. You can also check out all our available street prices.

We also have a EOS 6D with a Genuine Canon BG-E13 Battery Grip deal for $1599 (after rebate) from an authorized dealer. This street price special also expires Thursday. (Only $100 more than our street price of $1499 for the 6D.)