Black Friday Camera Lens Deals: What To Expect

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Camera lenses can be expensive, so it's no surprise that photographers are on the lookout for a good deal. Black Friday is one of the biggest sales events of the year, and it's a great time to find discounts on camera gear.

While some retailers mark up prices before Black Friday to make discounts seem more appealing, many camera lenses do go on sale, and you can find genuine bargains. Leading camera retailers, including Adorama, Amazon, B&H Photo, and Jessops, often offer significant discounts on previous-generation gear from popular brands like Sony, Canon, Nikon, and Fujifilm.

In addition to Black Friday, other sales throughout the year, like winter sales, can also offer good opportunities to find deals on camera lenses. It's worth keeping an eye out for these sales and comparing prices to ensure you get the best deal.

Characteristics	Values
Do camera lenses go on sale for Black Friday?	Yes
How much is the discount?	Varies, but can be up to $1,000 off

Canon lenses

Canon has offered Black Friday deals on its camera lenses in the past, and it is likely that it will do so again in 2024. Canon's Black Friday deals in 2023 included discounts on an extensive range of lenses suitable for a broad range of cameras. Canon's Black Friday deals in 2023 included:

Up to $700 off R5C cinema cameras
20% off select camera, lens, and video accessories
$937 for the RF 100mm F2.8 Macro L IS USM (usually $1399.99)
$1196.95 for the Nikon D7500 with AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140 VR lens (usually $1496.95)
$1889 for the RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM (usually $2159)
$2429 for the RF 85mm f/1.2L USM (usually $2699)
$3239 for the EOS R5C (usually $3999)
$599.99 for the EOS R50 with 18-45mm lens (Black) (usually $1099)
$399.99 for the EOS R100 with 18-45mm kit (usually $799.99)

Canon also offered deals on refurbished items in September 2024, including:

$1979 for the RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens (usually $2199)
$2429 for the RF 85mm f/1.2L USM Standard Lens (usually $2699)
$3239 for the EOS R5C Cinema Mirrorless Camera (usually $3999)
$599.99 for the EOS R50 with 18-45mm Lens (Black) Mirrorless Camera (usually $1099)
$399.99 for the EOS R100 with 18-45mm Kit Mirrorless Camera (usually $799.99)

Canon also offers free shipping on purchases over $100, and a free Pro Paper Sampler Pack with professional inkjet printers.

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Nikon lenses

If you're looking to upgrade your camera kit, Black Friday is a great time to do so. Nikon is known to offer some amazing deals on its products during the sale event.

In 2023, Nikon offered savings on everything from entry-level DSLR cameras to high-end mirrorless cameras and professional lenses. Nikon's Black Friday sale included deals such as:

Up to $500 off select NIKKOR lenses
$200 off the NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S lens
$200 off the NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S lens
$300 off the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens
$100 off the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens
$100 off the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S lens
$150 off the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S lens
$200 off the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S lens
$100 off the NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S lens
$200 off the AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED lens
$50 off the AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED lens
$50 off the AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G lens
$20 off the AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G lens
$300 off the AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED lens
$350 off the AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED lens
$200 off the AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR lens
$90 off the AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED lens
$100 off the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR lens
$100 off the Landscape & Macro 2 Lens Kit with 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6 and 40mm f/2.8 lenses
$50 off the AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G lens
$70 off the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G lens
$30 off the AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR lens

In addition to these deals, Nikon also offered $0 down and 0% APR financing on select products for a limited time during the Black Friday sale period.

While we don't yet know what Nikon's Black Friday deals will look like in 2024, we can expect similar discounts and offers on their camera lenses and other products. So, if you're in the market for a new Nikon lens, it's worth keeping an eye out for their Black Friday deals.

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Sony lenses

Sony camera lenses do go on sale for Black Friday, but this is not the only time of year that Sony offers discounts. Sony has been known to offer sales and rebates on its lenses at other times during the year, including in the summer and winter.

Sony Alpha users have reported seeing Sony lenses on sale at Adorama, B&H, Best Buy, and Amazon. One user reported that they were able to get a Sony lens for $100 off at Adorama and B&H. Another user reported that they were able to get a Sony lens for a discounted price at Best Buy by purchasing an open-box deal.

In addition to Black Friday, Sony has offered rebates and sales on lenses during the summer and winter. Sony also offers a student discount program that can be stacked with certain sales.

Sony's website currently advertises several lenses for sale, including:

FE 85mm F1.4 GM II G Master Lens
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS G Master lens
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II G Master lens
FE 50mm F1.4 GM G Master Lens
FE 20-70mm F4 G lens
E PZ 10-20mm F4 G APS-C lens
E 11mm F1.8 APS-C lens
E 15mm F1.4 G APS-C G Lens
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II G Master lens
FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G lens
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM lens
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS G Master lens

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Mirrorless camera lenses

Mirrorless cameras and their lenses are included in the Black Friday sales of many retailers. Here are some of the deals you can expect:

Amazon

Amazon is offering a range of Sony mirrorless camera deals, including:

$200 off the Sony a7 III
$300 off the Sony a7R III
$500 off the Sony a9
$600 off the Sony a7 II
$400 off the Sony a7S II
$400 off the Sony a7R II
$150 off the Sony a6000
$150 off the Sony a5100

B&H Photo

B&H Photo is also offering deals on Sony mirrorless cameras, including:

$200 off the Sony a7 III
$300 off the Sony a7R III
$500 off the Sony a9
$600 off the Sony a7 II
$400 off the Sony a7S II
$400 off the Sony a7R II
$150 off the Sony a6000
$150 off the Sony a5100

Adorama

Adorama is also offering discounts on Sony mirrorless cameras, including:

$200 off the Sony a7 III
$300 off the Sony a7R III
$500 off the Sony a9
$600 off the Sony a7 II
$400 off the Sony a7S II
$400 off the Sony a7R II
$150 off the Sony a6000
$150 off the Sony a5100

Canon

Canon is offering refurbished sales on selected cameras and lenses, including:

RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens for $1979
RF 85mm f/1.2L USM Standard Lens for $2429
EOS R5C Cinema Mirrorless Camera for $3239
EOS R50 with 18-45mm Lens (Black) Mirrorless Camera for $599.99
EOS R100 with 18-45mm Kit Mirrorless Camera for $399.99

B&H Photo and Amazon

B&H Photo and Amazon are offering the following deal:

Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Camera was $3899 now $2999

Adorama and Amazon

Adorama and Amazon are offering the following deal:

Canon EOS R7 Mirrorless Camera was $1499 now $1399

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DSLR camera lenses

Black Friday is a great time to be on the lookout for camera deals, and that includes DSLR camera lenses. Many retailers offer discounts on DSLR camera lenses during Black Friday sales. Here are some examples of deals on DSLR camera lenses that were available during Black Friday in previous years:

Canon RF 100mm F2.8 Macro L IS USM: Discounted price of $937 at Walmart, a saving of $462.99.
Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm f/4: Discounted price of $997.99 at B&H Photo, a saving of $500.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2: Discounted price of $399.99 at Adorama, a saving of $400.
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 Macro L IS USM: Discounted price of £1,034.68 at Amazon UK, a saving of £415.31.
Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD: Discounted price of £589 at Jessops UK, a saving of £110.

It's worth noting that the availability and specifics of deals may vary from year to year, and some retailers may offer similar or even better deals at other times of the year. However, Black Friday is generally a great opportunity to find discounts on DSLR camera lenses and other photography equipment.