Cheap Photo: Amazing Deals for Budding Photographers and Pros

Gear lust is real, and it’s alive and well.

Whether you are a budding photographer or a seasoned pro, we all have the desire for new gear. Perhaps you’ve been eyeing a new lens, or a new camera, maybe even some accessories. We always want more and the great thing is that we don’t have to break the bank to do it. Here is a look at some of the best deals on the web for cameras, lenses, and other amazing accessories.

Camera Deals

Canon EOS Rebel T6 Digital SLR Camera Kit with EF-S 18+55 f3.5-5.6 IS II Lens

If you are looking to start your love affair with photography this deal is for you. This is a great deal on the Canon Rebel T6 and it will help you get your feet wet. Packed with a 18-55mm lens, this Wi-Fi capable camera and it’s 18 megapixel sensor will help you produce great images. At just $399 the Rebel T6 is a great camera to get started with. Get it on Amazon

Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera 16-50mm Lens (ILCE-6000L/H)

If you have been on the fence about the world of mirrorless cameras now is the perfect time to jump on in. The Sony A6000 is affordable, and it will show you just what these tiny bodies can do. The A6000’s 179 autofocus points, its burst rate of 11 frames per second, and it’s price of just $548 will have you asking why you didn’t jump off the fence sooner. Get it on Amazon

Canon EOD 6D 20.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-inch LCD

The Canon 6D Mki is perhaps the sweetest spot when it comes to full frame cameras. The original 6D may be a few years old now, but this entry level full frame camera from Canon still performs incredibly well, especially in low light situations. The 6D is perfect for portrait photographers who don’t want to spend thousands on a new full frame body, and it’s a great back-up camera for Canon shooters. For just $999 this deal is hard to beat. Get it on Amazon

Fujifilm X-T2 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 18-66mm f2.8+4.0 R LM OIS Lens

Arguably one of the best mirrorless cameras on the market, the Fujifilm XT2 is a powerhouse of a camera. Rugged construction, amazing Fujifilm effects which can be applied to both photos and videos, and the quite excellent X-Trans sensor make this camera hard to beat. The price has dropped to $1,499 and it comes packed with one of the best kit lenses to date. Get it on Amazon

Lenses

Sony FE 50mm f1.8 Lens

The 50mm focal range is outstanding, and quite honestly a ‘nifty fifty’ should be in every photographer’s camera bag. The Sony FE 50mm f1.8 is a great lens that offers fast focusing and sharp images. If you’re a Sony shooter and you do not have this lens, now is the time to pick it up. At just $198 this piece of glass is a bargain. Get it on Amazon

Samyang SY14M-C 14mm f2.8 Ultra Wide Fixed Angle Lens

The Samyang 14mm f2.8 is one of those lenses that just defies belief. The lens itself is a no-frills, manual focus affair but the image quality is quite simply outstanding. Sharp from edge to edge, this Samyang will help you capture incredible landscapes, and astrophotography images. The SY14M-C 14mm f2.8 is available for Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony, and Olympus, and the best part is that the price will blow your mind. Get it on Amazon

Tamron Auto Focus 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro Zoom Lens

A telephoto lens should be something every photographer should have in their arsenal, and with this Tamron 70-300mm you can add one to your collection on the cheap. Don’t let the price fool you though; this lens offers great image quality, and it is available in may different mounts, all for under $130. Get it on Amazon

Save on memory cards

The more memory cards you have the better. With prices as low as these you can afford to buy extras to keep in your camera bag, car, wallet or anywhere else you can think of. There is no excuse for leaving home without having spares available.

SanDisk 32GB Ultra Class 10 SDHC UHS-1 Memory Card $12.03

SanDisk 64GB Ultra SDXC UHS-1 Memory Card $18.99

Samsung 64GB 100MB/s U3 MicroSDXC EVO Memory Card with Adapter

SanDisk Ultra 128GB Micro SDXC UHS-1 Memory Card with Adapter $33.19