Canon Refurbished Lenses & DSLR Cameras: EOS 5D Mark II 21.1MP DSLR (Body) $1407, EOS Digital Rebel T3i 18MP DSLR w/ 18-55mm Lens $448, Speedlite 430EX II Flash $192, 40mm EF f/2.8

Quote from notaxstate : Unless you need sophisticated AF system & weather sealing with mag alloy body, 6D is a better choice with WiFi and GPS. 5D Mark III is better than 6D in every possible way sans high ISO performance. But it's only like say 1/2 stops in RAW and maybe like 1 stop in JPEG at ISO >6400.

And >$1500 price difference.

Quote from batotman : I'm using the following with my 6D 70-200 f/4L 85 1.8 40 2.8 24-105L The 70-200 f/4L (didn't need f/2.8 or IS as I use it outdoors with high shutter speeds) is a great lens. It's a bit goofy with it's "heat resistant" off white and inside the casing zoom but gets pretty sharp images. 200mm is more than far enough for me. You could opt for the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L or the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS if you wanted more range or even add an extender. And there's always the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS (non-L) if you wanted to cheap it. But I wouldn't. Here's a 200 vs 300 range comparison to give you an idea of the zoom difference... http://static.photo.net/attachmen...501584.jpg http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/l.../index.htm

Thank you for your reply and great links. after getting the Canon 60 D I am running short on cash. I was looking at some budget lens for under $500. I think I may just have to hold out for a moment.

Quote from jdramirez : As for the 70-200... I had a f/4L usm and the f/2.8L usm and both were underwhelming.

First time I have ever heard Canon's outstanding 70-200 2.8 described as "underwhelming"

I will consider 135L but...do I really need it since I have Sigma 85mm 1.4?

Please give 5D mark III discount.

Quote from avocet : First time I have ever heard Canon's outstanding 70-200 2.8 described as "underwhelming"

I don't think he was talking about the IS mark 2 version. I've never used the non-stabilized one but have heard that while good it's not up to the mark 2 standards

Quote from brianlovesmoney : I don't think he was talking about the IS mark 2 version. I've never used the non-stabilized one but have heard that while good it's not up to the mark 2 standards

That is correct. And it was good, but not in part with my 100 mm prime L.

Quote from Amaylin : I will consider 135L but...do I really need it since I have Sigma 85mm 1.4? Please give 5D mark III discount.

It is a touch redundant, but you might like the 135 better.

Quote from Kristi27 : My son got the t4i for Christmas for the sole purpose of making movies. I've been trying to research a good lens for this purpose but not knowing much about photography, it is very overwhelming and confusing. You all seem to know your stuff....any suggestions or recommendations? Thank you!

I had the 18-135 STM and 40 2.8 STM. The 18-135 STM is much sharper than the non-STM version. And they are both super quiet. The STM lenses are really THE ones to get for video because that's what they were designed for.

Quote from brianlovesmoney : If the 40 2.8 goes on sale like it should that's a great value. I don't think I'd use the 18 135 as it's not that much better than the kit lens. (18-55)

I strongly disagree. The 18-55 I considered a throwaway. The 18-135 STM was an excellent (fast, sharp, nearly silent) lens.

Quote from Amaylin : Please give 5D mark III discount.

We'll do our best.

Quote from 575rider : We'll do our best.

Do you work for Canon?

Quote from Kristi27 : My son got the t4i for Christmas for the sole purpose of making movies. I've been trying to research a good lens for this purpose but not knowing much about photography, it is very overwhelming and confusing. You all seem to know your stuff....any suggestions or recommendations? Thank you!

I would get STM lenses if your son wants to shoot action videos where the subject is constantly out of focus.

STM lenses (when paired with a T4i) let you Continuously AF while shooting video.
There are only 2 EF mount STM lenses so far, the 40mm f/2.8 STM pancake and 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 STM.

If you do not need to Continuous AF during video (in shots where you prefer Manual Focus, or the subject is in a fixed distance from the camera), you can consider other lenses.

Either way, the 40mm pancake should be part of anyone's collection

Quote from brianlovesmoney : If the 40 2.8 goes on sale like it should that's a great value. I don't think I'd use the 18 135 as it's not that much better than the kit lens. (18-55)

I hope you understand that there is a big difference (both in function and quality) between the old 18-135mm and new 18-135mm STM?

Quote from drumh01 : The STM lenses are good for the video recording for the T4i because of the "superior" auto focus in video mode. I don't have a t4i yet, so this is based off of research. However the most popular would be the 18-135mm STM lens. Edit********** The 18-135mm is 400+, but they also offer a fixed 40mm "pancake" STM lens for 150 now. This would be used for close up videos, due to the lens being at a fixed mm and not "zoom" capable.

Not "superior" auto focus, Continuous Auto Focus. you can only continuously AF while shooting video with STM lenses.

Now, if he doesn't intend on using Continuous AF..

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p.s. the coupon currently works, but is only giving 0% discount now. what to do.....

Does anyone know if this deal will include flashes? I know it says refurbished lenses and EOS digital cameras, but does that automatically exclude other Canon items?

Does the sale start at midnight on Feb 24th? Will it be in EST/CST/PST?

Quote from Amaylin : I will consider 135L but...do I really need it since I have Sigma 85mm 1.4? Please give 5D mark III discount.

Quote from 575rider : We'll do our best.

Quote from Amaylin : Do you work for Canon?

He does....if thats your pictures in the avatar