Deals Round-Up (Refurbished Lenses, Memory Cards, EF 24-70mm f/4L IS, EF 24-105 f/4L IS, EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS, EOS 5D3, MacBooks Pro, Rebel SL1)

Some new discounted stuff for you to check. Today we have Lexar memory card double packs, refurbished lenses and Speedlites at the Canon Direct Store, Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS and EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II lenses, Canon EOS 5D Mark III kits, MacBooks Pro with retina display and iMacs, Canon Rebel SL1 (EOS 100D) kits.

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New Lens Arrivals (Tamron 70-200mm, Tamron 90mm) And Discounts (Bower 14mm)

Tamron 70-200mm

New lenses in stock at B&H and Adorama.

Let’s start with the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 SP Di VC USD lens, sold for $1,499 (click here). Limited stock available. The core specs:

  • 70-200mm Telephoto Zoom Lens
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8-32
  • Ultrasonic Silent Drive Motor
  • Advanced Vibration Compensation
  • Extra Low Dispersion Lens
  • Moisture Resistant Construction
  • Compact Design

The lens can also be pre-ordered at Adorama (click here).

Next, we have the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD Lens, sold for $749 (B&H | Adorama). Limited stock.

Tamron 70-200mm

The core specs:

  • 90mm Macro Prime Lens
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8-32
  • 1:1 Maximum Reproduction Ratio
  • Vibration Compensation
  • Internal Focus System
  • Ultrasonic Silent Motor Drive
  • eBAND Hybrid Lens Coating
  • Extra-low Dispersion Optical Elements
  • Moisture-Resistant Construction

Finally, it is worth to note that the Bower 14mm f/2.8 Ultra Wide Angle has a $50 instant rebate, and is sold for $329 (click here). Core specs:

  • For Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras
  • Manual Focus – Fixed f/2.8 Aperture
  • Optimized for APS-C Size Sensors
  • 89° Angle of View (APS-C)
  • 114° Angle of View (Full Frame)
  • 14 Elements/12 Groups Construction
  • Two Aspherical & Two ED Lens Elements
  • Close Focusing Down to 11″ (0.28 m)

Tamron 70-200mm

Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS vs EF 70-200 f4L IS – A Video Comparison

Thatnikonguy (on Youtube) compared two Canon EF 70-200 image stabilized lenses, the EF 70-200 f/2.8 IS ($2099) and the EF 70-200 f/4L IS ($1349).

Canon 70-200mm IS lenses, f2.8 vs f4. The F4 is half the weight, price and half the light – but is it enough for you? Should you pay the extra for the big boy?

Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS price check: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA

Canon EF 70-200 f/4L IS price check: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA

 

[Photokina] New Tamron Lenses: 70-200mm f/2.8 VC USD and 90mm f/2.8 Macro VC USD

Two new lenses by Tamron, ready for Photokina 2012. The 70-200mm f/2.8 VC USD and 90mm f/2.8 Macro VC USD lenses. Price and specs not known for the time being.

Model: F004
Focal length: 90mm
Maximum aperture: F/2.8
Angle of view (diagonal): 27°02′ (with full-size SLR cameras)
17°37′ (with APS-C sized sensor digital SLR cameras)
Lens construction: 14 elements in 11 groups
Minimum focus distance: 0.3m (11.8 in)
Maximum magnification ratio: 1: 1
Working distance: 139mm (5.5 in)
Filter size: 58mm
Length*1: 114.5mm (4.5 in)*
Entire length*2: 122.9mm (4.8 in)*
Diameter: 76.4mm
Weight: 550g (19.4 oz)*
No. of diaphragm blades: 9 (rounded diaphragm)
Minimum aperture: F/32
Standard accessory: Lens hood
Compatible mounts: Canon, Nikon, Sony
Moisture & dust resistant: Yes

 

Model: A009
Focal length: 70-200mm
Maximum aperture: F/2.8
Angle of view (diagonal): 34°21′- 12°21′ (with full-size SLR cameras)
22°33′- 7°59′ (with APS-C sized sensor digital SLR cameras)
Lens construction: 23 elements in 17 groups
Minimum focus distance: 1.3m (51.2 in)
Maximum magnification ratio: 1: 8 (at f=200mm: MFD 1.3m)
Filter size: 77mm
Length*1: 188.3mm (7.4 in)*
Entire length*2: 196.7mm (7.7 in)*
Diameter: 85.8mm
Weight: 1470g (51.9 oz)*(including detachable tripod mount)
No. of diaphragm blades: 9 (rounded diaphragm)
Minimum aperture: F/32
Standard accessory: Flower-shaped lens hood
Compatible mounts: Canon, Nikon, Sony
Moisture & dust resistant: Yes

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