This Week’s Top 10 Deals for Filmmakers – FUJINON Lenses, Apple, Canon, Zhiyun-Tech Crane and more

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by Jeff LochOctober 23^rd, 2018

There are a couple of new exciting deals for filmmakers available. We selected the best ten offers of filmmaking gear from our partners’ online shops for this week. Including Fujinon and Canon lenses, Zylight’s lights, Zhiyun-Tech Crane V2, Apple Macbook and more.

I went through the current deals on our partners’ websites and selected the top 10 offers currently available, which I think could be interesting for you. First, there are B&H offers listed for our readers based in North and South America and then a couple of deals from our European partner CVP. By shopping at our affiliate partners’ stores, you are supporting cinema5D through our buy links, as we get a small affiliate commission when a purchase is completed.

Now, let’s take a look at this week’s top 10 deals for filmmakers:

B&H: Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens – $100 Discount

You can’t go wrong with the Canon EF 50mm F/1.4 USM. This little and lightweight lens won’t take much space in your bag and is, to date, one of my favorite autofocus lenses from Canon. The fast f/1.4 aperture is perfect for low light situations, or when you want to isolate your subject with that creamy background.

Buy Link: Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens Was $399 Now $299 (Savings: $100)

B&H: Zhiyun-Tech Crane v2 – $250 Discount

If you are looking for a small handheld gimbal to use with your DSLR, the Zhiyun-Tech Crane V2 is still a solid competitor. With a maximum payload of 3.2Kg, you can nearly fly every mirrorless and DSLR in the market with the Crane V2. The Crane runs on and comes with two 26500 batteries which feature a 12- to 18-hour runtime. Everything comes in a nice carry case, ready for your next shoot.

Buy Link: Zhiyun-Tech Crane v2 Was $649 Now $399 (Savings: $250)

B&H: Fujifilm X-T2 with Free Accessory Kit – $500 Discount

The Fujifilm X-T2 is a nice little camera with a 24.3MP APS-C sensor. It offers internal UHD 4K video as well as an 8-bit 4:2:2 HDMI output. The internal recording offers 100 Mbps bitrate along with an F-Log Gamma setting. The camera comes in a kit with everything you need to start shooting (except a lens). It includes a 32Gb Sandisk Extreme Pro memory card, an extra battery, and a holster-style camera bag to protect and store your equipment.

Buy Link: Fujifilm X-T2 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body with Free Accessory Kit  Was $1599 Now $1099 (Savings: $500)

B&H: Apple 15.4″ MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (Mid 2017) – $500 Discount

The 15.4″ MacBook Pro is a powerful laptop fully loaded with a 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 Quad-Core, 16GB of RAM, a 256GB SSD and an AMD Radeon Pro 555 graphics card (with 2GB of GGDR5). The screen is just one of the best in the laptop market, with an impressive 2880 x 1800 Retina Display. This model will be more than enough to keep you editing smoothly on the road.

Buy Link: Apple 15.4″ MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (Mid 2017) Was $2399 Now $1899 (Savings: $500)

B&H: Canon EOS Rebel T7i DSLR Camera with 18-135mm Lens and Inkjet Printer Kit – $300 Discount

Indeed, the T7i is not Canon’s most potent DSLR camera out there. If you are starting out or in need for a camera to shoot for fun, it’s a competent camera (I miss the T2i’s days sometimes). It features a 24.2MP sensor, a flip-out screen, and one of the best autofocus you can get: Canon’s Dual Pixel AF. The T7i can record in 1080P up to 60 frames per second, and Movie Electronic IS is also featured to stabilize your footages across five axes for smoother, steadier recording when shooting handheld. This kit includes an 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens and a Canon PIXMA PRO-100 printer to print your best shots wirelessly.

Buy Link: Canon EOS Rebel T7i DSLR Camera with 18-135mm Lens and Inkjet Printer Kit Was $1708.99 Now $1408.99 (Savings: $300)

CVP: Canon 70-200MM F2.8L IS II EF – €280 Discount

The ultra-classic 70-200 f2.8L IS II is on sale! This is the standard telephoto lens that every self-respecting wedding, headshot, and portrait photographer is packing. If that sounds like you, jump on over to CVP while this deal lasts.

Buy Link: Canon 70-200mm f2.8L IS II EF Was: €1869.80 + VAT Now: €1586.52 + VAT (Savings: €280)

CVP: Fujinon MK 18-55 + MK 50-135 + CDM-MK-Z Motor – Bundle Discount

If you are on the market for some of the best compact zoom lenses, take a look at this deal on the E-Mount Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 + MK 50-135mm T2.9 and Chrosziel CDM-MK-Z Lens Motorization including Case. It will cover 90% of your shooting needs, from 18mm all the way up to 135mm, with a constant T2.9 aperture. These lenses are compatible with Super 35mm/APS-C sensor. Thanks to the Chrosziel lens motorization kit, you’ll be able to transform those two amazing zooms into more broadcast-friendly lenses in seconds.

Buy Link: Fujinon MK 18-55 + MK 50-135 + CDM-MK-Z Motor Now: €7626.60 + VAT (Bundle discount)

CVP: Zylight IS3/C LED Light Kit – €920 Discount

The Zylight IS3/C is an extraordinarily bright and wide soft source of light. The light is fully dimmable with minimal color shift, and you can adjust the color temperature and color correction. If you want to be creative, it also features unlimited color controls. Also, you can control the light wirelessly or via DMX. The Zylight IS3/c can be powered by either AC or rechargeable battery. The Chimera softbox is included in the kit.

Buy Link: Zylight IS3/C LED Light Kit Was: €2588.03 + VAT Now: €1670.23 + VAT (Savings: €920)

CVP: Canon Eos 6D Mark II Body Only – €170 Discount

The second generation entry-level full-frame DSLR from Canon is now on sale at CVP. The Canon EOS 6D MK II features a dual pixel CMOS sensor with 26.2 million effective pixels. It can record in 1080P at up to 60 frames per second. The fully articulating LCD touchscreen makes framing and low-angle shooting a breeze.

Buy Link: Canon Eos 6D Mark II Body Only Was: €1718.52 + VAT Now: €1548.52 + VAT (Savings: €170)

CVP: Anton Bauer Cine 90 GM – €95 Discount

The Anton Bauer CINE battery series delivers 12 amps of continuous power and incorporates Fuse Link technology, which protects surrounding battery cells, preventing catastrophic failure. The battery also features multiple sensors to detect temperature and over-current, ensuring optimal battery performance during regular use.

Please note: this deal is only for filmmakers in the UK and selects EU countries. Click the link to find out more.

Buy Link: Anton Bauer Cine 90 GM Was: €348.66 + VAT Now: €253.99 + VAT (Savings: £84)

What do you think of this week’s selection? Share with us if you know and like any of these products.