Hot Deal: Canon EOS 5D Mark III – $2690

[shoplink 17578 ebay]EOS 5D Mark III [/shoplink] Top Rated Plus eBay seller bigvalueinc (99.2% positive ratings) has again a good deal after some time: Canon EOS 5D Mark III for [shoplink 17578 ebay]$2,689.84 for the body[/shoplink]. This is a new item in its original box, shipping is free in US. The seller notes: The Canon EOS 5D Mark III Body may come in a kit box. The Canon EOS 5D Mark III Body for sale is 100% Brand New, Never Used. The lens has been removed from the kit box and sold on a separate listing.

Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS – A new reference standard for professionals (DxOMark)

Sigma 24-105mm f/4

Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM
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DxOmark tested and measured Sigma’s latest addition to their “Art” line-up, the Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS. As you can see in the pic below the Sigma performs better than both the [shoplink 230]Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS[/shoplink] and the [shoplink 8251]Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS[/shoplink] lenses.

Sigma 24-105mm f/4

However, while the Sigma can hold up against the [shoplink 2160]Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II[/shoplink] and the [shoplink 12435]Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC[/shoplink], its figures are slightly lower:

[the Sigma] can match both in peak sharpness but not quite in terms of uniformity. Although only slightly lower, the Sigma’s peripheral sharpness isn’t quite a match for either model at f4 to f8 throughout the zoom range.

The Sigma also has higher barrel distortion than the Canon at 24mm and has more noticeable pincushion than either model, which develops quite early on in the zoom range and is evident at 35mm. On the plus side the challenger has better control of CA than the Canon at all focal lengths and it’s lower than the Tamron in the corners at its widest focal length (where it’s quite noticeable with that model).

Sigma 24-105mm f/4

In any case, this appears to be an amazing lens.

[via DxOmark]

Canon Deals: T3i Kit, 6D, 70D Kit, G15, 180mm Macro, Flash Kit (Limited Time Offers)

 

B&H has a bunch of Canon deals, all are limited time offers (3 days or until stock lasts):

 Canon Deals  Canon EOS Rebel T3i with 18-55mm and 75-300mm – $499 + 34.94 free accessories + 2 % reward – price shows up after having added the item to the cart
 Canon Deals Canon EOS 6D body only – $1499 (in cart) + 147.85 Free Accessories + 2 % Reward
Canon Deals  Canon EOS 70D DSLR Camera Kit with 18-135mm and 70-300mm – $1548 (in cart) + 92.40 Free Accessories + 2 % Reward
 Canon Deals  Canon PowerShot G15 Digital Camera – $299
 Canon Deals  Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro – $1,249 (in cart and after $150 mail-in rebate) + 2 % Reward
 Canon Deals  Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT Essential Two Flash Wireless Kit – $1,079.95

Amazon US Deal of the Day: Canon ELPH 115 – $69 (45% off, and more Canon Deals)

That’s Amazon US’s deal of the day for today: the Canon ELPH 115 (16MP) compact camera discounted to $69 (that’s 45% off the list price).

More deals that are still live:

  • EOS M with 18-55mm IS STM on sale at newegg for $279
  • Canon EOS 6D $1499 on all major retailers, final price after having added to cart: Amazon  | B&H | Adorama
  • Top Rated Plus eBay seller getitdigital has the Canon EOS 5D Mark III on sale for [shoplink 17485 ebay]$2852.99 (click here)[/shoplink]. Free shipping.
  • You can also get the 5D Mark III for $2899 with accessories at B&H. The accessories are: SanDisk 32GB SDHC Extreme Class 10 UHS-1 Memory Card, Watson LP-E6 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (7.4V, 1750mAh), Canon 200DG Deluxe Gadget Bag, and a Oben ACM-2400 4-Section Aluminum Monopod. Same price on Amazon US but without the accessories.
  • Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II lens for $1699 on Amazon US, price after added to cart and $300 mail-in rebate.