Rokinon 50mm T1.5 Cine DS Lens deal – $399 (reg. $549.95)
Adorama has the Rokinon 50mm T1.5 Cine DS Lens on sale at $399. Compare at $549.95. Free shipping.
Rokinon 50mm T1.5 Cine DS description after the break.
A new Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 with nano USM coming? [CW2]
This is a long running rumor and every since and then it surfaces over the web. It’s suggested Canon will soon release a new EF 50mm f/1.4 lens with nanoUSM motor.
While it is true that the EF 50mm f/1.4 USM is 25 years old and long overdue, this rumor has little to get you excited. It’s just running since too long and all too often jumps out of the blue.
Here too we heard about this lens. We do not believe you’ll see a new EF 50mm f/1.4 in 2017. Do not expect it before 2018.
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L deal – $1,149 (reg. $1,349)
At a glance:
- EF Mount L-Series Lens
- Aperture Range: f/1.2-16
- Aspherical Lens Element
- Ultrasonic Autofocus Motor
- Manual Focus Override
- Minimum Focus Distance: 18″
- Depth of Field Scale and Infrared Index
- Tight Seal Structure Resists Moisture
- 72mm Filter Thread Diameter
Amazon has the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens on sale at $1,149. Compare at $1,349. Free shipping. Thanks Lawrence for the tip!
Today’s Gold Box and one day only deals at Amazon US, Amazon DE, Amazon UK
Sigma Art lenses discounts at Adorama (18-35mm, 50mm, 35mm, with USB dock)
Authorised Sigma retailer Adorama has coupon discounts on three Sigma Art lenses. Use coupon code LENSFRIDAY on checkout. Please Note: All Sigma lenses include 4% Adorama Rewards and the Sigma USB Dock. Free overnight shipping through 12/22, promotion expires 1/1/17.
Is your Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II counterfeit? Canon Japan advises on how to recognise it (updated)
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA
Update: Canon USA press release added.
According to Canon, the issue was noticed by technicians working at the company’s international service centres. This makes me think that the counterfeit lenses are faked in a way good enough to make it to a service center.
My advise: be careful when you purchase items on eBay or similar sites, double check anything and have a careful look at the pictures of the item. If you have doubts, ask about the item and be sure to use a safe payment method.
The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II best bargain is still a refurbished one at the Canon Store (1 year Canon US warranty). Even better, the new refurbished EF 50mm f/1.8 STM sells for $89.79.
Canon is battling counterfeit items since almost ever. Usually, it was about batteries. Well, it seems that the highly popular “Nifty Fifty”, the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II, is also among counterfeit Canon items.
Canon Japan tells us how to identify faked EF 50mm f/1.8 II lenses. First, have a look at the pictures below.
The space between “Canon” and “Inc” on the lens mount makes the difference.
Canon USA product advisory:
Thank you for using Canon products.
It has come to our attention that there are instances of counterfeit EF 50mm f/1.8 II lenses for digital SLR cameras being brought into Canon service centers for repair. These counterfeit products have neither been designed nor manufactured by Canon, yet they fraudulently display the Canon logo and other Canon trademarks, and, as illegal products, they infringe on Canon Inc.’s trademark rights. Canon has taken a strong stance in eradicating these counterfeit products which infringe on the intellectual property rights of our company.
While the exterior of the counterfeit EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens elaborately imitates the exterior of the genuine lens, the parts and electric circuits used inside the counterfeit lens are different from the those used inside the genuine lens. As such, these counterfeit products do not satisfy the safety standards of various countries and the safety/quality standards of Canon. Please note that Canon cannot be held liable for any malfunction, phenomena, damage or injury that occurs due to the use of these counterfeit products, so please exercise caution when making your purchase.
We truly appreciate your continued patronage of Canon products.
Exterior differences
See below for the differences between genuine and counterfeit products that have been confirmed as of now and that can be identified by customers.
Please review the location of the Company Name on the mount with the lens cap removed as indicated in the image below.
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This information is for residents of the United States and its five territories only. If you do not reside in the USA or its five territories, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center in your region.
Thank you,
Customer Support Operations
Canon U.S.A., Inc
Contact Information for Inquiries Canon Customer Support Center Phone: 1-855-46-CANON Monday-Friday from 8:00am – Midnight EST Email: [email protected] Support options and hours of operation: www.usa.canon.com/support Regarding counterfeit products, there is various information on our Web site. Please access the link below for additional information.
https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/explore/product-showcases/about-counterfeits
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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM deal – $89.79 (refurbished, reg. $125)
At a glance:
- Compact, lightweight fixed focal length lens ideal for everyday photos, and with a large f/1.8 aperture, a perfect lens for low-light photography and creative background blur.
- 80mm effective focal-length when attached to an APS-C camera, optimal for portraits and photos of fast moving subjects such as children and pets.
- A stepping motor (Gear-type STM) supports the Movie Servo AF function in providing smooth and quiet continuous AF during video recording, as well as when shooting photos.
- Improved exterior design includes new focus ring placement making it the most compact Canon 50mm lens.
- Metal mount helps provide stability and ruggedness.
- Optimized lens placement and coatings help deliver outstanding color balance, while minimizing ghosting and flare.
- Circular aperture (7 blades) helps deliver beautiful, soft backgrounds.
- Minimum focusing distance of 1.15 ft. (0.35m); maximum magnification of 0.21x.
The Canon Store has refurbished Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lenses (the new Nifty-Fifty) on sale at $89.79. Compare to $125. Refurbished gear from the Canon Store comes with 1 year Canon USA warranty.
Be also sure to check the refurbished gear listings. They have been stocked up, and that’s the place where you find the best deals on Canon gear.