Canon 24-105 in the us

Hi, im looking for a canon 24-105 in the usa so i checked in b&h and amazon and they sell it for an insane price - 1150$ and i have no idea why the price is so high.
Does anyone know where i can get it for a normal price?

You can find "white box" ones, new, for under $700. I actually just ordered one myself for around $660, brand new. White box meaning it was originally the kit lens for a 6D or something similar and was separated from the body. I don't know the rules about posting links, but it should not be hard to find. I got mine off Ebay and it appeared that the seller I got it from had many available.

-jp

Edit: I just sent you a PM.

That is the normal price for new at least. If you check your local Craigslist it will drop a bit in the used market. I have seen it much less new, but from retailers I would consider questionable. Check the Canon USA refurbished site and Adorama too for refurbs. That may be the best way to go.

"Check the Canon USA refurbished site and Adorama too for refurbs. That may be the best way to go."

I got a refurb from Adorama: good price, good lens!

Last year Canon had a great rebate offer for camera, lens, and printer combo. The 24-105 was in the package I bought. I didn't want the lens, but got it just to get a good price on the camera and printer. I sold the never used lens on ebay for $600.

ebay has a lot of the 24-105 lenses on auction, perhaps due to the rebate. This may be a buying option for you.

It's one of the most widely available L lenses available, and by far one of the lowest priced on the secondary market. I picked up one used (but you can't tell) for under $600.

Here is a brand new one. Feel free to contact the seller. Good guy

https://photography-on-the.net …/showthread.php​?t=1371485

On the bargain prices, just consider that a lens with the Canon US warranty may be an advantage. Occasionally "gray" market lenses are offered and they may present warranty issues in the States. http://www.ebay.com …337f1eb158#ht_1​678wt_1312 offers one for $665 shipping included.

thank you guys so much, you really helped me

joekites wrote in post #16828878
You can find "white box" ones, new, for under $700. I actually just ordered one myself for around $660, brand new. White box meaning it was originally the kit lens for a 6D or something similar and was separated from the body. I don't know the rules about posting links, but it should not be hard to find. I got mine off Ebay and it appeared that the seller I got it from had many available.

-jp

Edit: I just sent you a PM.

that is the best price I found, but do I need to pay taxes if Ill ship it to NY?
"Seller charges sales tax for items shipped to: NY(8.875%)."

TheNewLegend wrote in post #16829795
that is the best price I found, but do I need to pay taxes if Ill ship it to NY?
"Seller charges sales tax for items shipped to: NY(8.875%)."

If you are referring to my $665 number above, I can't answer your question except to say go through the steps on eBay to purchase and see if tax is in the bottom line. The alternative is to ask the seller if he has to do tax since the State where purchased is Massachusetts.

Actually I referred to joekites, he found a little bit cheaper one - http://www.ebay.com …85&lgeo=1&vecto​rid=229466
but both of the sellers say that they will charge tax if they ship within NY..

I recently got one from B&H Photo -Canon refurbished with 1 year warranty for $735.

Try keh.com

http://www.keh.com …&sprice=0&epric​e=0&r=SE&e

That is the link to their website to the Canon 24-105's. I haven't done business with them personally, but I have heard really good reviews about them from other people.

You can also check Amazon.com and do a search for
"Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens White Box"
There are quite a few results.

--Evan

hrblaine wrote in post #16828946
I got a refurb from Adorama: good price, good lens!

Good to hear - thanks for the feedback!