Finally, Canon Announces US Spring Rebates
Although Spring rebates were announced in Europe and Canada several months ago, until the other day, there were no official announcements from Canon on what this Spring's rebates would be. Some, including your's truly, were beginning to wonder if the slumping US economy was going to mean no rebates for American consumers. Fear not, Canon seems just as interested in stimulating the US economy as everyone's favorite administration.
Canon's Spring 2008 rebates for the US are here, and official. What's more? They're of the instant variety. That means no UPC clipping, no pesky forms, and no 3-4 months of waiting for that rebate check. Instead, you'll get your savings instantly at checkout. The rebate period begins on May 18th, 2008 and ends on July 19th, 2008.
The rebates are hefty, too, up to $300 - depending on what Canon product you're buying. The $300 rebate is on the Canon 5D - which brings the 5D down to a very reasonable price in the $1,800-$1,900 range. Even if you're not looking at a camera that weighs in at two grand, you can still get a hefty rebate on the 40D, some $200, which is almost a thousand dollars cheaper than its older cousin (before the rebate).
There are also rebates on a variety of Canon lenses and flashes, including the 70-200mm f2.8 L IS and the Speedlite 580 EX II. Following is the full list of rebates:
| Item | Rebate | Amazon.com rebate price |
Adorama | B & H | J & R |
| 5D | $300 | $1899 |
$1899 | $1899 | $1899 |
| 5D Kit | $300 | $2599 | |||
| 40D | $200 | $939 |
$939 | $939 | $939 |
| 40D Kit | $200 | $1129 | |||
| EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM | $125 | $1574 |
$1574 | $1574 | |
| EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM | $125 | $1744 |
$1745 | $1744 | |
| EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM | $100 | $1350
|
$1360 | $1350 | |
| EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM | $100 | $1340
|
$1360 | $1350 | |
| EF 50mm f/1.2L USM | $100 | $1269 |
$1300 | $1300 | |
| EF 35mm f/1.4L USM | $100 | $1077
|
$1080 | $1080 | |
| EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM | $75 | $1026 |
$1025 | $1025 | |
| EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM | $70 | $929 |
$960 | $960 | |
| EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | $50 | $650
|
$650 | $650 | |
| EF 70-200mm f/4L USM | $40 | $560
|
$560 | $539 | |
| EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM | $35 | $464
|
$455 | $455 | |
| EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM | $30 | $370 |
$370 | $370 | |
| EF 28-90mm f/4-5.6 III | $15 | $64
|
$94 | $84 | |
| Speedlite 580 EX II | $30 | $386 |
$390 | $390 | |
| Speedlite 430 EX | $15 | $235 (kit) |
$235 | $235 |
Even though practically every Canon retailer has raised their prices recently due to a rise in merchandise acquisition costs from Canon, there are still plenty of savings to be had. Now you've got that excuse you were waiting for to spend your economic stimulus rebate on camera gear!
The 40D for under $1,000 is nothing you should dare shake a stick at.
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