Canon EOS Digital Rebel T4i 18MP SLR Camera w/ 18-135mm STM Lens + 40mm Pancake STM Lens + $45 Adorama Gift Card $899 + Free Shipping

man i want this.

i was tempted by the 699 deal the other day but already have a better 18-55 (plus my old kit 18-55) and the 55-250. But this would do it. Do i have 900 to drop on a camera right now. Yes. Should I do it ... hmmmm i am just freakin indecisive

So, I ordered the $649 B&H deal with the T3i + 18-55 + 55-250 + 70-300 non-IS.

I already have a 18-135 STM. And don't value the about the T3i vs T4i. Should I stick with what I have, or go with this and return the $649 deal?

If I keep the $649 deal, I'd sell the 18-55 lens and the 70-300. That would put the cost at under $500 for a T3i and 55-250.

If I do this deal, I'd sell the 18-135 STM (for $300??). So, I'd get T4i + 55-250 + 40 pancake for $700. Is this worth it if I don't shoot video and don't care about the T4i?

OMG, I should not jump in Adorama deal. This deal seems better !

Great deal. Going to return the Adorama kit and get this.

OK, stupid question, but what do you do with a pancake lens?

Quote from Mowgli : OK, stupid question, but what do you do with a pancake lens?

Everything you can do with 50mm lens
This is wider focal length (I like 35mm but can live with 40mm).
Faster aperture than kit lens and very light.

Quote from RLagarto : i was wondering that but if i search for "60d Pancake" does not return anything, actually "t4i Pancake" does not return anything, how PO found this link?

Probably because the pancake is a new lens.

60d and 7d go on sale once in a while but the deal aren't as sweet as t4i t3i deals

and/or involve mail in rebate.

this is better than the adorama deal, 970$ for t4i+18-135+55-250. this one costs 30$ more but you get a pancake 40mm.

going to return the adorama deal and get this one. any where printer, rebates, coupons anyone?

saw the printer rebates, for pro-1. pro-10. pro-100, not the pro 9000. jump on printer rebate as well?

Quote from buzzrk : Everything you can do with 50mm lens This is wider focal length (I like 35mm but can live with 40mm). Faster aperture than kit lens and very light.

also the compact design an less elements requires less light than regular lenses, for example the pancake is 2.8 while the 18-135 is maybe 4.x in 40mm

just bought this. hope it's hot

after much endeavor i have the t4i and both lenses. 18-135mm is better overall for video in terms of smoothness. but it definitely is NOT the godsend of autofocus in dSLR. still has some pretty strange moments where its completely out of focus for like 5 seconds then slowly makes its way into focus. the 40mm pancake is louder and a bit slower/quirkier too.

ive had circa 1996 miniDV camcorders that focus better......

overall pretty disappointed. but at least i didnt pay much for all of this equipment....

Quote from LAXEsq : How useful is a 40mm pancake really going to be on a 1.6x crop body?

It may be a less than traditional focal length, but as a STM lens it can be a simple prime walk around lens for video. Plus, it is so cute. Looks like a lens cap that takes photos.

Quote from LAXEsq : How useful is a 40mm pancake really going to be on a 1.6x crop body?

Yeah pretty weak to be honest. Love my 20mm on my GH13.

Quote from LAXEsq : Is that a little tight to you? I'd think a 30-35mm pancake would be preferable.

Why is one focal length 'preferable' over another?

If anything this is getting into portrait lens range so if you're talking which is more versatile....

It's an awesome lens so I don't get yer beef???

The only argument against this lens is the 50mm 1.8. -- Which is actually an argument for both.