Huge Price Drop on Top Selling Canon Lenses

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Telephoto Zoom Lens

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Telephoto Zoom Lens improves upon its predecessor, one of the most acclaimed lenses in the Canon EF line, with superior performance, increased speed and optical quality.

This lens is constructed of 23 elements in 19 groups (including 1 Fluorite and 5 UD elements) which help deliver the sharpness and reduced aberration which professional photographers rely upon from Canon. The IS II Optical Image Stabilizer provides up to 4 stops of correction at all focal lengths.

This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 3.9′ (1.2 m) at all zoom settings so you can get the shot when shooting close to your subject even in smaller spaces. Like all Canon L-series lenses, this telephoto zoom is dust- and moisture-resistant and designed to keep on going even in the most challenging of environments.

• Rubber O-ring can be combined with EOS 1V and EF “II” teleconverters for near imperviousness to moisture exposure
• Two-stage Image Stabilization can correct for all types of camera shake or just up/down shake (for use when panning with a moving subject)
• Focus limiter switch
• Shorter minimum focusing distance and higher maximum magnification than its 70-200mm f/2.8 L predecessor

Original price 2499.00 current $2,449.00

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens

The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens is a notably updated version of Canon’s popular 100mm Macro lens. In its latest incarnation, the 100mm f/2.8L Macro joins Canon’s esteemed L-series, and as such is held to a higher level of resolving power, overall construction, and weatherproofing. Other improvements found on the EF 100mm f/2.8L include Optical Image Stabilization with up to 4-stops of shake control, and a refined Ultrasonic Motor (USM) for quicker and quieter auto-focusing with full-time manual override.

Like its predecessor, the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L allows for a comfortable, shadow-free shooting distance between the front of the lens barrel and the subject with life-size (1:1) magnification. Optional extension tubes increase this magnification for exceptional close-up detail.

Tele-Macro Focal Length

The convenient 100mm focal length of the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens allows for a comfortable shooting distance between the camera and subject, and less chance of shadow interference when shooting at closer focusing ranges.

Life-Size Image Reproduction

The lens allows for continuous focusing down to 1:1 life-size. Optional extension tubes can increase this ratio for even greater magnification.

L-Series Optical Quality

As a Canon L-series optic, the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens can be counted among the sharpest, best-built, weatherproof optics available for Canon EOS SLR cameras.

Quick and Quiet Focusing

By incorporating a new Ultrasonic Motor, Canon has improved the speed and reduced the noise levels of the lens’s autofocus system, while still allowing for full-time manual override.

Compatible with All Canon EOS Cameras

The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens is compatible with all Canon EOS digital and film SLRs. When used with a Canon APS-C sensor DSLR, the lens offers a 35mm equivalent focal length of 160mm.

Original price 1049.00 current $999.00

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Autofocus Lens

The Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Autofocus Lens is a fast lens that delivers superb optical performance. A maximum aperture of f/1.2 makes it the professional’s choice for shooting without flash in low light conditions. The large aperture also provides fine control over depth of field for compelling portrait photography.

Retaining the impressive optical performance and large aperture of its predecessor, this medium telephoto lens has been improved with a Ring-type USM, high-speed CPU and optimized algorithms to achieve an autofocus speed approximately 1.8x faster than the original. The high-speed AF and circular aperture create a shallow depth-of-field that brings attention to the subject and blurs the background, which is ideal for portraits and weddings.

L-Series

The L-series is Canon’s flagship professional lens range, combining outstanding image performance and ultimate operability with dust and moisture resistant construction.

Large f/1.2 Aperture

The large maximum aperture of f/1.2 provides outstanding speed for shooting in low light conditions, without the need for flash.

Fast and Quiet AF

The ring USM uses ultrasonic frequency vibrations to drive extremely rapid auto focus with near-silent operation. A high-speed CPU and optimized AF algorithms contribute further to AF speed. Full time electronic manual focus override is available without having to switch out of AF.

Super Spectra Coatings

Super Spectra lens coatings and lens element shaping suppress flare and ghosting, more prone to occur with digital cameras due to reflection off the image sensor. Coatings also help achieve true color balance and increase contrast for vivid hi-fidelity images.

Aspherical Element

The floating optical system, which includes an aspherical lens element, suppresses aberrations and ensures excellent imaging performance.

9-Bladed Circular Aperture

The circular aperture creates a shallow depth-of-field that brings attention to the subject and blurs the background, which is ideal for portraits and weddings.

Original price 2149.00 current $2,099.00

Canon Telephoto EF 135mm f/2.0L USM Autofocus Lens

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The Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM is designed to meet the needs of a wide range of advanced amateurs and professionals. A ten element optical formula with two UD-glass elements serves to correct residual aberrations, resulting in superb sharpness and high image quality. It is also able to obtain superior background blur with the f/2 wide aperture. The EF 135mm f/2L USM is fully compatible for AF with Extenders 1.4x and 2x. A stellar portrait and available light lens.

Original price 1079.00 current $1,049.00

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM Telephoto Lens

The Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM Telephoto is designed to deliver ultra-high quality images along with lightning fast operation. The lens brings a favorite zoom range to the celebrated Canon L-series. It features 2 Ultra Low Dispersion (UD) elements for improved image quality and reduced chromatic aberration, and incorporates a floating focusing mechanism for sharpness from close up to infinity. The IS system increases usability by approximately four stops and the fast Ultra-Sonic Motor (USM) and inner and rear focusing system allows for fast quiet Autofocus as close as 3.9′ (1.2m).

The EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM features a function that prevents erroneous operation when the lens is mounted on a tripod or monopod. The gleaming white lens, with removable tripod collar, is dust and water resistant, and has a Fluorine coating that keeps soiling, smears and fingerprints to a minimum. The lens is perfect for portraiture or to bring what’s far away up close. This addition to the L-series is guaranteed to perform.

• Ultra-high quality and lightning fast Canon L series lens
• Optical Image Stabilization System increases usability by approximately four stops
• The lens features a function that prevents erroneous operation when the lens is mounted on a tripod or monopod
• The EF 70-300 f/4-5.6L IS USM incorporates a floating focusing mechanism for sharpness from 3.9′ (1.2m) to infinity
• Two Ultra Low Dispersion (UD) elements for improved image quality and reduced chromatic aberration
• The lens has a removable tripod collar, and is dust and water resistant
• The Fluorine coating keeps soiling, smears and fingerprints to a minimum

Original price $1579.00 current $1,519.00

Canon Super Wide Angle EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Autofocus Lens

The Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Autofocus Lens is a bright lens that provides an ultra wide-angle view, and has the shortest focal length in the line-up of L series lenses. Its diagonal angle of view is an impressive 114° – anything larger would be a fisheye lens.

This lens features completely redesigned optics, including two high-precision Aspherical elements and two UD-glass elements. This results in better contrast and sharpness at the outer edges, and a reduction in chromatic aberrations that can sometimes be seen with high-resolution digital SLRs.

The 14mm f/2.8L II USM lens uses a rear focusing system, high-speed CPU, and a powerful ring-type USM with revised electronics for faster, more responsive AF. This wide aperture lens is the ideal choice for architectural, corporate, or other pro-level photography.

• Ring USM (Ultrasonic motor) uses ultrasonic frequency vibrations to drive responsive, near-silent high speed auto focus. Good holding torque stops the focusing lens group with precision without overshoot. Full time manual focus override is available without having to switch out of AF.
• Two UD (ultra-low dispersion) glass lens element correct chromatic aberration to achieve high resolution and contrast, without color fringing on subject outlines.
• Two AL aspherical lens elements suppress aberrations for high image quality at all focal lengths.
• Equipped with a fixed, petal-type hood and a gelatin filter holder at the rear.
• Only lead free glass is used in the lens construction.

Original price $2269.00 current $2,249.00

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Zoom Lens

The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens is a large-aperture lens specifically designed for EF-S type digital SLR cameras, and that offers a super wide angle to short telephoto zoom range, with built-in Image Stabilization. The focal length is equivalent to approx. 27-88mm in 35mm format.

This lens features Canon’s latest optical Image Stabilizer technology, providing up to 3-stop compensation for image blur caused by camera shake and slow shutter speeds. This ensures clear, crisp images, even in dim light.

Designed specifically for digital photography, the lens has specially shaped lens elements and Super Spectra coatings to suppress ghosting and flare, which can be caused by reflections off digital camera sensors.

Note: Only Canon Extension Tube EF 25 II and 12 II fit on this lens.

Note! Not suitable for 35mm film SLR cameras or digital camera with image sensor bigger than APS-C size. Only fits on the EOS Digital Rebel series, or 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, 60D, and 7D SLR cameras.

• Uses optics designed to take full advantage of the small image circle and short back focus in EF-S lenses
• Features three aspherical lens elements (two types) as well as a Super-UD glass element for high image quality at all focal lengths
• Optimized lens coating minimizing flare and ghosting prone occurring with digital cameras
• Ring-type USM provides ultra-quite, super-fast, precision auto focusing and predictive tracking
• Inner Focusing and new AF algorithms, with full-time mechanical manual focusing
• Circular aperture diaphragm produces brilliant out-of-focus characteristics

Original price 1159.00 current $1,120.00

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Lens

Retaining the excellent performance at maximum aperture of the much larger f/2.8L IS but in a smaller and more travel-friendly size, the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Lens is a professional zoom telephoto suitable for a broad range of applications from sports to portraiture. It is fully compatible with the Extender EF 1.4x II and 2x II teleconverters (requires f/8 AF sensitivity with EF 2x II), and its built-in image stabilizer allows the equivalent hand-holding ability of a shutter speed 4 steps faster-making this a great lens for capturing still subjects with a telephoto perspective in very low light. The stabilizer can be activated to only correct shake in the vertical axis for panning action when desired as well.

Like every autofocus Canon “L” lens, the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM delivers optical performance equal to similar fixed focal length lenses, with silent, high-speed focusing and full-time manual focus override capacity. Distortions and aberrations are remarkably small for a lens of such capability. This lens combines 1 artificial fluorite element with 2 UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) elements to help achieve images free of secondary spectrum aberrations, which are often the bane of consumer-grade telephoto zooms. Its aperture diaphragm is circular, to help create very natural out-of-focus background highlights.

This 70-200mm lens has a minimum focusing distance of 3.9′ (1.18m) throughout its entire range of focal lengths, and it accepts 67mm screw-in filters.

• An autofocus telephoto zoom lens for both film and digital cameras
• Built-in image stabilizer action can be seen in the viewfinder
• Allows handheld images at shutter speeds 4 steps slower than without image stabilization
• Excellent f/4 maximum aperture performance at all focal lengths
• Fast, silent autofocus with full-time manual focus override
• Significantly lighter than the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L
• Uses 1 fluorite and 2 UD (Ultra-low Dispersion)elements to help control secondary spectrum aberrations
• Professionally sealed against moisture and dust ingress
• Internal zooming and focusing
• Circular aperture diaphragm for natural-looking out of focus highlights
• Uses 67mm filters

Original price 1329.00 current $1,281.00

Killer Deal

Sony PCM-D50 Professional Portable Stereo Digital Audio Recorder

The PCM-D50 continues the Sony tradition of offering high-quality and affordable solutions for portable field recording. This compact recorder offers 24-bit/96kHz stereo WAV recording to a built-in 4GB flash drive, with a Memory Stick Pro HG Duo card slot for added capacity. Perfect for location sound recordists, journalists, musicians, and more, the PCM-D50 has a sturdy and lightweight aluminum housing designed to withstand the trials of professional use.

The recorder is fitted with stereo microphones that can be positioned in an X/Y or wide pattern, and operates on four standard AA batteries for up to 14 hours of operation at 16-bit/44.1kHz recording. Recording features include five seconds of pre-record, Dual Digital Limiting to prevent distortion, and more. Playback functions include digital pitch control, A/B repeat, and more. It’s easy to transfer your recordings to a Mac or PC with simple drag-and-drop file transfer via a high-speed USB connection.

• Compact two-channel professional audio recorder
• Records high-quality WAV files at up to 24-bit/96kHz for better-than-DAT sound
• Records to a 4GB internal flash drive, or to Memory Stick Pro HG Duo cards for additional storage
• Two re-positionable mics built-in
• Operates on four standard AA batteries
• Dual Digital Limiter feature to minimize distortion
• Pre-record buffer records up to five seconds of audio before you hit the record button
• Super Bit Mapping technology for a wide dynamic range
• MP3 playback function
• Digital Pitch Control allows you to slow playback down without affecting the pitch
• A/B repeat playback
• Drag-and-drop file transfer to Mac or PC via high-speed USB
• Lightweight and durable aluminum construction

$499.00