Archives for February 2016

Deal: Nikon D5500 Kit for $499

February 21, 2016 By Eric Reagan

ebay (via BuyDig) has the Nikon D5500 with 18-55mm VR II lens refurbished (by Nikon USA) for $499 (compare to $846.95 new). Check it out here on ebay.

Also, check out Photography Bay’s Nikon D5500 Review.

Deal: Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA Lens for $699

February 21, 2016 By Eric Reagan

ebay (via GetItDigital) has the Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA lens for Sony E-mount (full frame coverage) for $699 (reg. $999) in limited quantity. Check it out here on ebay.

Note: This is labeled as a gray market lens. ebay seller GetItDigital has a positive feedback rating of 99.6% at the time of this post.

Deal: Canon 5Ds for $2399

February 21, 2016 By Eric Reagan

ebay (via GetItDigital) has the Canon 5Ds for $2399 (compare at $3699) in limited quantity. This is the lowest we’ve seen this camera go so far. Check it out while it lasts here on ebay.

Note: This is labeled as a gray market camera. ebay seller GetItDigital has a positive feedback rating of 99.6% at the time of this post.

Reader Photos Roundup: February 21, 2016

February 21, 2016 By Eric Reagan

It’s time for our weekly break from the gear for a few minutes so we can enjoy another round of reader photos from the Photography Bay Flickr Group.

Check out the rest of the photos below. [Read more…]

Deal: Tiffen 77mm Variable ND Filter for $79

February 20, 2016 By Eric Reagan

B&H has the Tiffen 77mm Variable ND filter for $79.95 (reg. $149.95) as its Deal Zone deal of the day. The deal ends tonight at midnight. Check it out while it lasts here at B&H Photo.

The Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 Looks Ridiculously Amazing

February 20, 2016 By Eric Reagan

[Update: This lens is now official and is available for pre-order.]

As my wife and I were watching The People v. OJ Simpson a couple nights ago, we talked about how television programming has reached a renaissance era. The best programming ever is available today. And it’s because we have alternative platforms driving incredible content. Netflix, HBO Now, Hulu and other platforms are forcing traditional cable to push the boundaries of the limited quality we’ve seen over the last three decades.

In a very similar vein, Sigma and other third-party lens manufacturers are holding the traditional guards’ feet to the fire with amazing new lenses. It’s like we’re hitting a lens renaissance now that the digital era is maturing and the market is moving up stream to the enthusiast and pro niches. And now that next crazy lens is almost here… [Read more…]

G-Speed Shuttle XL Offers Tons of Storage & Easier Transport

February 18, 2016 By Eric Reagan

The G-Speed Studio XL arrays have made a lot of noise as a dedicate pro storage solution. They offer up to 8 bays for 3.5″ hard drives, along with G-Drive ev Bay adapters and a RED Mini-Mag Reader. [Read more…]