Do Canons come with bundled lenses? at DVinfo.net

Barry McGovern · May 13th, 2012, 04:11 AM

Sorry if this is the wrong section to ask (or indeed an obvious question) but does anyone know if the imminent EOS-1D C includes a bundled lense in the price?

Thanks!

Jim Newberry · May 14th, 2012, 06:43 PM

I don't know for sure, but I doubt it, although sometimes Canon has rebates if you buy a particular body and lens at the same time. As far as I know it's usually cheaper, lower end cameras that come bundled with cheap kit lenses.

Charles Newcomb · May 14th, 2012, 07:10 PM

My 5D MK lll came bundled with a 24-105mm f4 IS. $4,299.00

Mark Watson · May 14th, 2012, 09:04 PM

B&H sells it as body only.

Charles Newcomb · May 14th, 2012, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Watson

B&H sells it as body only.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/847546-REG/Canon_5260B009_EOS_5D_Mark_III.html

Mark Watson · May 15th, 2012, 12:03 AM

I was referring to the camera model the OP was inquiring about. Only saw this one entry on B&H.
canon EOS 1D c

Price: $14,999.00

Gabor Heeres · May 15th, 2012, 04:42 AM

So far Canon has always sold it's DSLR's both, bundled with different lenses as kit or as body-only. Except for the 1D and 1Ds series, these have always been sold only as body-only.

Gabor

Barry McGovern · May 19th, 2012, 09:42 AM

Thanks everybody...

One more question - can anyone recommend a good basic lense for this model? Don't mean to offend anyone with this kind of ridiculous question! I know lense selection should be careful and judicious. But am just wondering if a person HAD to stick with one lense, say for example on a desert island, what would would they pick, say within a price range between $500 and $2,500.

When I have been forced to use one lense I have liked going a bit wider.

Any thoughts appreciated - just trying to get a rough figure for a EOS-1D C kit.

Gabor Heeres · May 19th, 2012, 10:47 AM

In that price range the Canon 24-105 f/4 L IS USM is a descent lens. Great build quality, sharp, optical stabalizer, nice range. Together with the 1D and an optional UV-filter for protection you have a an excellent camera for in a dusty environment.

unless you wanna go the primes way OC.....

Barry McGovern · May 19th, 2012, 11:52 AM

Thanks Gabor! Actually I was looking at that lense this morning and I got the impression it was predominantly used for still images. Is it equally good for shooting video?

Barry McGovern · May 19th, 2012, 11:53 AM

Or do Canon lenses for stills work equally well for video?

Barry McGovern · May 19th, 2012, 02:23 PM

the lens in the promotional material for this camera is the Canon CN-E 24mm T1.5 L F Cine Lens - according to the blurb it "Supports 4K Recording Quality" but it costs nearly 7k...

I am looking for something that supports 4k video but is 2.5k or less :)

Chris Hurd · May 19th, 2012, 09:28 PM

Like the 1D X, the 1D C will be packaged by Canon as a body-only box.

May 13th, 2012, 04:11 AM	#1
Barry McGovern Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Brittany, France Posts: 36	Do Canons come with bundled lenses? Sorry if this is the wrong section to ask (or indeed an obvious question) but does anyone know if the imminent EOS-1D C includes a bundled lense in the price? Thanks!

May 14th, 2012, 06:43 PM	#2
Jim Newberry Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 170	Re: Do Canons come with bundled lenses? I don't know for sure, but I doubt it, although sometimes Canon has rebates if you buy a particular body and lens at the same time. As far as I know it's usually cheaper, lower end cameras that come bundled with cheap kit lenses.

May 14th, 2012, 07:10 PM	#3
Charles Newcomb Major Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Salida, Colorado Posts: 561	Re: Do Canons come with bundled lenses? My 5D MK lll came bundled with a 24-105mm f4 IS. $4,299.00

May 14th, 2012, 09:04 PM	#4
Mark Watson Major Player Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Whidbey Island Posts: 873	Re: Do Canons come with bundled lenses? B&H sells it as body only.

May 15th, 2012, 12:03 AM	#6
Mark Watson Major Player Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Whidbey Island Posts: 873	Re: Do Canons come with bundled lenses? I was referring to the camera model the OP was inquiring about. Only saw this one entry on B&H. canon EOS 1D c Price: $14,999.00

May 15th, 2012, 04:42 AM	#7
Gabor Heeres Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Eindhoven, The Netherlands Posts: 322	Re: Do Canons come with bundled lenses? So far Canon has always sold it's DSLR's both, bundled with different lenses as kit or as body-only. Except for the 1D and 1Ds series, these have always been sold only as body-only. Gabor

May 19th, 2012, 09:42 AM	#8
Barry McGovern Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Brittany, France Posts: 36	Re: Do Canons come with bundled lenses? Thanks everybody... One more question - can anyone recommend a good basic lense for this model? Don't mean to offend anyone with this kind of ridiculous question! I know lense selection should be careful and judicious. But am just wondering if a person HAD to stick with one lense, say for example on a desert island, what would would they pick, say within a price range between $500 and $2,500. When I have been forced to use one lense I have liked going a bit wider. Any thoughts appreciated - just trying to get a rough figure for a EOS-1D C kit.

May 19th, 2012, 10:47 AM	#9
Gabor Heeres Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Eindhoven, The Netherlands Posts: 322	Re: Do Canons come with bundled lenses? In that price range the Canon 24-105 f/4 L IS USM is a descent lens. Great build quality, sharp, optical stabalizer, nice range. Together with the 1D and an optional UV-filter for protection you have a an excellent camera for in a dusty environment. unless you wanna go the primes way OC.....

May 19th, 2012, 11:52 AM	#10
Barry McGovern Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Brittany, France Posts: 36	Re: Do Canons come with bundled lenses? Thanks Gabor! Actually I was looking at that lense this morning and I got the impression it was predominantly used for still images. Is it equally good for shooting video?

May 19th, 2012, 11:53 AM	#11
Barry McGovern Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Brittany, France Posts: 36	Re: Do Canons come with bundled lenses? Or do Canon lenses for stills work equally well for video?

May 19th, 2012, 02:23 PM	#12
Barry McGovern Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Brittany, France Posts: 36	Re: Do Canons come with bundled lenses? the lens in the promotional material for this camera is the Canon CN-E 24mm T1.5 L F Cine Lens - according to the blurb it "Supports 4K Recording Quality" but it costs nearly 7k... I am looking for something that supports 4k video but is 2.5k or less :)

May 19th, 2012, 09:28 PM	#13
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