price chart

[Jesse]

Can someone post a link to Canon lens price charts please? i.e. a graph that shows the price fluctuations of each lens throughout the years. (Can't find it anywhere.)

thanks.

 

[Jesse]

or just tell me how to check comments from past threads I've commented in

 

[Loswr]

canonpricewatch.com

canon prices > lenses > click a lens name or the more prices button > scroll down

 

[Jesse]

thanks! trying to figure out when to buy the 24mm 1.4, seems like right now is the worst time

 

[Jesse]

and price just dropped by $100

 

[Loswr]

and price just dropped by $100

Does that make this the right time?

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

Prices usually drop starting around the first of September, and Canon likes to blow out inventory by the end of their FY (Dec 31). So, depending on inventory and on sales, look for deals and be ready to pounce. The super deals often last only 1 day.

 

[Vivid Color]

Prices usually drop starting around the first of September, and Canon likes to blow out inventory by the end of their FY (Dec 31). So, depending on inventory and on sales, look for deals and be ready to pounce. The super deals often last only 1 day.

Jesse,

Sometimes the deals last less than a day – just hours.

In addition to this site, Canonpricewatch.com is a great site for announcing deals. I've noticed that many of these deals seem to be announced after 11 PM or even after midnight Eastern time in the United States. If you think you want something, order it. Don't wait or it may be gone. If you change your mind in a few hours you may be able to cancel it before it ships or return it within the exchange period. This assumes you buy from reputable dealers such as Amazon, Adorama, or B&H. By the way, that short list of firms is not exhaustive nor should order imply anything.

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

Prices usually drop starting around the first of September, and Canon likes to blow out inventory by the end of their FY (Dec 31). So, depending on inventory and on sales, look for deals and be ready to pounce. The super deals often last only 1 day.

Jesse,

Sometimes the deals last less than a day – just hours.

In addition to this site, Canonpricewatch.com is a great site for announcing deals. I've noticed that many of these deals seem to be announced after 11 PM or even after midnight Eastern time in the United States. If you think you want something, order it. Don't wait or it may be gone. If you change your mind in a few hours you may be able to cancel it before it ships or return it within the exchange period. This assumes you buy from reputable dealers such as Amazon, Adorama, or B&H. By the way, that short list of firms is not exhaustive nor should order imply anything.

And ... don't overlook calling and asking for a better price. If you have done your homework and have a good idea of the lowest legitimate price from a Authorized Dealer, ask for a match from your favorite dealer. This is a case where e-mails don't work as well as direct phone calls. If they meet your price, then buy on the spot.

 

[jdramirez]

Prices usually drop starting around the first of September, and Canon likes to blow out inventory by the end of their FY (Dec 31). So, depending on inventory and on sales, look for deals and be ready to pounce. The super deals often last only 1 day.

Jesse,

Sometimes the deals last less than a day – just hours.

In addition to this site, Canonpricewatch.com is a great site for announcing deals. I've noticed that many of these deals seem to be announced after 11 PM or even after midnight Eastern time in the United States. If you think you want something, order it. Don't wait or it may be gone. If you change your mind in a few hours you may be able to cancel it before it ships or return it within the exchange period. This assumes you buy from reputable dealers such as Amazon, Adorama, or B&H. By the way, that short list of firms is not exhaustive nor should order imply anything.

And ... don't overlook calling and asking for a better price. If you have done your homework and have a good idea of the lowest legitimate price from a Authorized Dealer, ask for a match from your favorite dealer. This is a case where e-mails don't work as well as direct phone calls. If they meet your price, then buy on the spot.

I worked in retail... and whether the company's driving force is market share or simply customer satisfaction, a manager will say yes unless the offered price is just WAY too far under their cost. Heck, $20 under cost to make a customer happy and gain market share... that's a small price to pay.

 

[jdramirez]

As a quick alternative to canon rumors... you could go to camelcamelcamel dot com and they only track the historic prices of Amazon, but you can also see the prices of 3rd party sellers or the used market. I use that a lot when trying to determine market value for a used lens.

 

[Vivid Color]

As a quick alternative to canon rumors... you could go to camelcamelcamel dot com and they only track the historic prices of Amazon, but you can also see the prices of 3rd party sellers or the used market. I use that a lot when trying to determine market value for a used lens.

Thank you, jd, for the tip about the camelcamelcamel.com site. I didn't know about it until now. Very useful!

Vivid