How come this lens is more expensive for Canon cameras compared to the $799.00 for Nikon and the others?
1265369
I ordered mine at the end of April, and received it last week. I paid the 799 and had free shipping. I would expect the demand to still be a month and a half.
1265370
Supply and demand. The $899 price for the Canon mount is from a different retailer, whereas the $799 for Nikon and others is direct from Amazon. The Canon mount is likely sold out from amazon stock, so the 3rd party retailer is charging extra (still worth it if you ask me).
1265371
I paid the extra price to get the lens sooner. Worth every penny in my opinion.
1265372
Only because there is more demand for Canon mount. Price is the same otherwise; my canon mount was 799.
673555
pre order has opened. shipping in April. suggested retail price is absurd! Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Standard Zoom Lens
1622871
The Amazon write up said this lens was gray market. It was made by Canon, but ... The definition of gray market is important. I don't know how Canon views these lenses. No joy in this answer I'm afraid.
790657
Mainly price. The Rokinon lenses are very good. I own a 35 and 24 Rokinon as well as some Canons. I think they perform extremely well.
1866177
$ 650 for D40 is way to high. where are you buying this from. Available on amazon with kit lens for $ 460.
757262
Canon equipment overall prices are a little bit cheaper than Nikon Equipment, However Tamaron lenses are made better than the stock Cannon lens and there is a 180x300 Macro auto focus in this lens. This also is cheaper than the 70x300 Nikon made lens, for the budget minded enthusiast
1077063
I don't know all the specifics about Nikon vs Canon, but I would doubt it. Nikon does have a "nifty fifty" for a few more dollars, though. Here is the link:
729914
The white box one mentions list price as $499, while this one says $800. I checked at Canon web site. The list price for this lens should be $499. So any clues why Amazon has it listed as $800 on this page? Are there two versions of the same lens - i.e. is this the newer version compared to White Box offer? This is all too confusing as there are listings for seeming the same product. I understand the reason behind White Box etc., but why difference in list price???
328794
Thanks for the info. I don't think I'm quite ready to pay that kind of money for a lens for a camera that I paid $600.00 for. May as well upgrade the camera and keep the lens. I do appreciate the reply.
747189
It's listed for 10,399 currently on Amazon, same price as elsewhere (and for $10,499 on the Canon site). Why would you assume they are lying? Perhaps this was the initial list price and it was an oversight that it didn't get changed. Why would this make you not buy through Amazon? I don't get it.
360399
This pricing scheme mostly has to do with a camera special. The price always skyrockets to an exorbitant amount when you are offered a good discount on select lenses when you buy a certain camera(s). After the special is over, the prices go back to normal.$399 was just too ridiculous. The person or program that adjust these prices is whack if they/it thinks someone will pay 25% more than the MSRP. (I wonder how many people actually did... ::facepalm::)
415360
Why the sudden price increase from $430 to $489 everywhere? This lens is totally not worth that price.
1235805
This appears that there is a couple of ideas to why such a price difference. 1 this could be a refurbished lens. 2 this could be a gray market lens that you will not be able to get the US Warranty for the lens. 3 could be sold by an unauthorized dealer. My experience, is to find an authorize dealer that you will get the proper support for warranty and technical support.
2193654
Since it is so inexpensive, it is hard to say that it's not worth the price, but, this is a difficult lens to use. More difficult than I think most people would like. I don't know how important this hobby is to you, or what your financial situation is, but you probably will be happier in the long run if you buy a Nikkor or Sigma zoom lens.
2030991
I own two other canon cameras and only ordered the body; however, you can by the standard lens with the body that's an 18-55mm image stabilized canon lens. This lens is very sharp and functions well, but like some other less expensive canon lenses, the mount is plastic. You might want to consider the canon 18-135mm IS lens. It too is sharp and the mount is metal, and a refurbished or used can be purchased for around $200.00.
1916374
The I model is old stock or used being sold by whoever has them around. So of course they're going to try to sell them at the highest price possible close to the new model. They were probably not paying attention and typed in a price that was too high, because it makes no sense at all to buy the model I if it's $500 more expensive than the model II that has the improved image stabilization and lighter weight. Everyone is using the new version at the Olympics in Sochi now if they're using a 400mm canon lens.
779658
that's simply a stupid question. Cost not being a factor, there are a great many Canon cameras that "outclass" anything from Sony.