Canon EOS 5D Mark II - Should I take the offer?

[LizardKing]

Hello everybody

I'd like your advice about buying this kit. I'll just copy/paste the content because I'm not sure if it's ok to put the link from Amazon (sold by Canon).
Anyway, here it goes:

This Kit Includes:

1- Canon EOS 5D Mark II 21.1 Megapixel Full-Frame Sensor Digital Camera (Includes manufacturer's supplied accessories)
1- Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical AF Zoom Lens
1- 16GB Compact Flash Memory Card
1- USB Memory Card Reader
2- Rechargeable Lithium Ion Replacement Extended Life Batteries
1- Rapid Home and Car Charger
1- 3 Piece Filter Kit Includes: UV, Circular Polarizer and Flourescent Filter
1- Flash
1- Soft carrying case
1- Wide Angle Macro Lens w/Pouch and Caps
1- 2x Telephoto Zoom Lens w/Pouch and Caps
1- Full Size Tripod w/Carry Bag
1- Pack of LCD Screen Protectors
1- Lens/LCD Cleaning Kit
1- Mini Table Top Tripod
1- Exclusive Sunset Electronics Cleaning Cloth

Price: $2669.95

Unfortunately, there isn't much data about those "Wide Angle" and "Telephoto" lenses... So that's weird I guess.

I was with the idea of buying the 7D or maybe 60D, but this seems to be a good offer. Although, I'm not from the states, so maybe you're used to see better deals. (which will be more than welcomed! :thumbup

Should I take it or it isn't as good as I think?

Thank you all in advance!

Regards,
LizardKing

 

[D-B-J]

Wait how much is it?

 

[LizardKing]

Oh my... It's $2669.95.
I'm editing the original post to add it.

 

[GeorgieGirl]

Is this new? Used? Refurbished? Price seems low for all this to be new equipment, not to mention that the 'Flash' is not described at all.

 

[Big Mike]

My instinct is to say NO.

That's obviously a great camera, but the lens isn't great. The 'wide angle' and 'telephoto' are basically filters that screw to the front of the lens. Probably very cheap/crappy ones.

Basically, they are packaging a professional camera with a bunch of crappy accessories. If that's the camera that you want, I'd suggest buying just the camera itself.

 

[LizardKing]

Thank you for your responses. It is new, actually.
I was surprised with price, too... And found it suspicious that they didn't include any description for the lenses and flash.

I'll keep looking.

Regards,
LizardKing

 

[j-digg]

Id say pass on all the junk, wait a few days and apparently there will be a rebate:

Big 5D Mark II Price Drops in Canada & USA « Canon Rumors