Adorama “Open Box” Deals are Back, 85L II for $1499, 24L II for $1299


Authorized Canon dealer Adorama has brought back their incredible open-box deals — including the very popular EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM for $1,499.99. Adorama gives the condition as “Open Box – Packaging may show some wear and tear. Includes all original accessories and full 1 year Canon USA warranty.” Free shipping. The 85L II sold out quickly last time.

Readers who purchased in one of the previous sales reported that their items were brand new with no sign the boxes were opened. Read their comments here or here.

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11 comments on “Adorama “Open Box” Deals are Back, 85L II for $1499, 24L II for $1299

  1. Meng C
    January 18, 2016 at 10:46 pm EDT

    I have bought my 85 last time deal. It’s really good condition. The box just dont have seal, and I dont think anyone has opened it before. BTW, 85 is an amazing lens!

    1. CanonPriceWatch
      January 18, 2016 at 10:47 pm EDT

      Canon boxes never have seal to begin with (unless it’s a supertelephoto.)

    2. Ken
      January 19, 2016 at 12:52 am EDT

      Same here! I looks exactly as if it was new! I’m loving the 85L, although still getting used to the focus by wire mechanism.

  2. January 19, 2016 at 10:28 am EDT

    eBay $1589.99 brand new

    1. January 19, 2016 at 10:37 am EDT

      This is an authorized dealer, so this has a 1-year Canon USA warranty. And also, this one is brand new too, according to reader reports. “Open Box” is likely just to get around MAP.

  3. January 19, 2016 at 5:51 pm EDT

    They are new Carlos-Metal Fernando Ramirez Diaz. I bought one two weeks ago. Closed box never opened. For some reason I think they have to mention open box because of Canon’s policy on pricing.

  4. January 19, 2016 at 6:34 pm EDT

    My open box from Adorama was kinda beat up, the box that is. The lens was obviously repacked by an employee and was not very clean. The optics were clean and that I guess is what matters.

  5. January 19, 2016 at 10:42 pm EDT

    I got the 40mm pancake for 119, open box from Adorama last week

  6. PDL
    January 22, 2016 at 10:46 pm EDT

    I just received my 85L. Looks completely brand new to me, with all items wrapped in plastic like other Canons that I’ve purchased brand new. Great deal.

  7. jp
    January 26, 2016 at 4:17 pm EDT

    Just ordered the 14mm f/2.8. Will post more when I get it.

  8. jp
    February 1, 2016 at 7:30 pm EDT

    Just received the 14mm f/2.8 open box. Except for a few dings on the box itself, the lens seems pristine. No decentering and no issue with AF or IS that I can see. All the packaging is there and it is, for all intents, brand new. Good deal!

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