Hot Deal: EF 85mm f/1.8 USM for $309 at BuyDig via eBay


On the eve of a price increase, one last great deal: BuyDig via eBay has the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM for $309.00.

This is the absolute lowest price we’ve ever seen for this lens (new from authorized dealer), since 2007, when we started tracking it. You will also receive 2% eBay rewards with this purchase.

There is a $60 instant rebate that expires tonight; BuyDig via eBay is further discounting another $50; regular price for this lens is $419.




Deals Ending Tonight: 50 f/1.4 $299, 85 f/1.8 $319, 600EX-RT $449


In addition to the mail-in rebate with double-dips on lenses expiring tonight, a set of instant rebate deals are expiring as well. Here are some of our favorite ones:

We are expecting to see price increases and enforcement of a new minimum advertised price tonight.



EOS 5D Mark III for $2549 from BigValueInc via eBay


BigValueInc via eBay has the Canon EOS 5D Mark III for $2549.00, in an eBay daily deal!

BigValueInc via eBay is not an authorized dealer. Most readers have reported receiving US model bodies, occasionally an import model body. In their last major sale on Black Friday they sold 300 copies of the 5D Mark III for $2445 in 90 minutes, and readers reported receiving US models. US model bodies sold through unauthorized dealers are still eligible for a full year of Canon USA warranty, based on our survey.



Canon Mail-in and Instant-Rebates End Saturday, January 4th

Last call: to be eligible for the Canon mail-in rebate you must complete your purchase by Saturday, January 4th, 2014. We haven’t heard anything about these rebates being extended.

L-Lens prices are at their lowest levels in years, and there are many lenses with double-dips offered, where the store has further discounted below the mandated minimum price. The Canon instant rebates on entry-level and mid-level items are also scheduled to expire on the same day.

You can see pages detailing the rebated items at B&H, Amazon, or Adorama. Note, you need to add to cart and proceed to checkout to enable the deal at most stores.

If you’ve already bought something in this rebate period, don’t forget to mail your rebate claim! Submissions must be post-marked by February 4th, 2014, we compiled some tips and tricks for ensuring you get your claim, and in cash too!



EOS 6D Body Brand New for $1349 at BigValueInc via eBay


BigValueInc via eBay has a new deal on the Canon EOS 6D for $1349.99. This is the lowest price that we’ve seen for this body-only brand new.

Note that BigValueInc via eBay is not an authorized dealer. Their last big 6D sale was on Black Friday; some readers reported receiving US models with warranty cards, where as quite a few also reported receiving non-US models.

Another great deal is the Canon EOS 6D with 24-105 Kit for $1849.99 at BestStopDeals via eBay, which is still live. That one claims to be US-model and thus would be fully eligible for Canon US warranty.



New Low: EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM for $1599 AR at BuyDig via eBay


BuyDig via eBay strikes again: they have the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM for $1599.00, after a $300 mail-in rebate.

This is the new lowest price we’ve ever seen for this lens from an authorized dealer. This is a fantastic deal! It is an eBay daily deal so we only expect it to last today.

The Canon mail-in rebate has been very reliable; readers report getting rebates in three weeks, and you can even get your rebate card transferred to your bank account or by check.

The rebate period ends on January 4th.



EOS 6D + 24-105mm Kit for $1849 at BestStopDeals via eBay


BestStopDeals via eBay has the Canon EOS 6D with 24-105 Kit for $1849.99. This is the lowest price we’ve seen for this kit.

BestStopDeals via eBay is not a Canon authorized dealer. However, their auction listing claims that this is a US model body; if this is true then it would be eligible for a full Canon USA warranty. The store has 98+% positive feedback and this deal should be reliable as eBay is featuring it as today’s daily deal. This also comes with free shipping.