Columbus Camera Group

Inventory Update: New & Used Nikon (Early February 2012)

Posted on 08. Feb, 2012 by admin.

Here is a complete list of the latest additions to our used Nikon lens inventory.  This list is current as of February 8th, 2012...  Bring in your camera to test any of these out!  Call for availability, or check back for an updated list.

Off-brand auto focus lenses

• Tokina AT-X Pro SD 11-16mm f/2.8 IF DX, $595
• Sigma 15-30mm f/3.5-4.5, $265
• Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8, w/ int. dust, $225
• Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 IF XR Di II, $189
• Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC, $495
• Tamron AF Di LD IF 17-35mm f/2.8-4, $249
• Sigma 28mm f/1.8 DG Macro, $289
• Promaster 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6, $69
• Quantaray 28-90mm f/3.5-5.6, $89
• Tamron 28-105mm f/2.8 w/ hood, $279
• Tamron 28-105mm f/4-5.6 w/ hood, $69
• Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8-4 D, $89
• Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8-4 D w/ hood, $99
• Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di, $359
• Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3, $99
• Vivitar 28-300mm f/4-6.3, $149
• Sigma 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5, $49
• Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6, $159
• Sigma 75-300mm f/4-5.6, $129
• Tamron 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6, $59
• Sigma APO 300mm f/4 D, $419

Clearance off-brand auto focus lenses - All are 25% off or more!  See reduced prices below.

• Tokina 35-300mm f/4.5-6.7, was $195, now $147
• Kalimar 60-300mm f/4.5-5.6, was $89, now $67
• Promaster 70-300mm f/4-5.6, $149, now $112
• Promaster 80-210, f/4-5.6, was $99, now $75
• Cosina 100-300mm f/5.6-6.7, was $99, now $75

• Tamron-F 2x Teleconverter, was $69, now $50
• RMC Tokina Doubler for Nikon AI, was $35, now $27
• Vivitar MC Teleconverter 2x-3, was $20, now $15
• Vivitar MC Teleconverter 2x-22, was $20, now $15
• Albinar-ADG Auto 2x Teleconverter, was $39, now $30
• Nikon PK-3, 27.5, $25

Nikon-Brand Lenses

• Nikon AF-S 12-24mm f/4 G IF-ED, w/ hood & box, $699
• Nikon AF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 G ED DX w/ hood, $1050
• Nikon AF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR DX II, $675
• Nikon AF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR DX, $499
• Nikon AF 24-50mm f/3.3-4.5, in box, $169
• Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8 G ED N w/ hood, $1629
• Nikon AF 24-85mm f/2.8-4 D, $299
• Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6 G VR w/ hood, $279
• Nikon AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8 D, $1050
• Nikon AF 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5, $49
• Nikon AF 50mm f/1.4 D, $249
• Nikon AF-S 55-200mm f/4-5.6 G VR, $159
• Nikon AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G VR, $295
• Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8, $279
• Nikon AF 70-210mm f4, $149
• Nikon AF 70-210mm f/4-5.6, $99
• Nikon AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 D, $139
• Nikon AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 G in box, $149
• Nikon AF 80-200mm f/2.8 D, $849
• Nikon AF 80-200mm f/2.8 D w/ case, $899
• Nikon AF 85mm f/1.4 D, $799
• Nikon AF 180mm f/2.8, $329

• Nikkor 20mm f/3.5 AIS w/ hood, $189
• Vivitar 24mm f/2.8, $39
• Vivitar 28-90mm f/2.8-3.5, $75
• Nikkor 35mm f/2 AIS, $199
• Nikon Series-E 50mm f/1.8 AIS, $49
• Nikon 50mm f/1.4, AIS, $79
• Nikon 50mm f/1.4 AI, $79
• Micro Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 AI, $99
• Nikon Nikkor-H 85mm f/1.8 non-AI, with hood, $169
• Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 AIS, $475
• Nikon Micro Nikkor 105mm f/4 AI, $149

Nikon Accessories

• MC-36 Remote Cord, $89
• MC-21 Extension Cord, $65
• SC-28 TTL Remote Cord, $35

Used Nikon Bodies

• D40X body only, $249
• D80 body only, $350

Now at CCG – New Tamron Lenses for Canon and Nikon!

Posted on 11. Nov, 2011 by admin.

As of November 11th, 2011, Columbus Camera Group is now a Tamron dealer!  Come in or call 614-267-0686 to ask about these new items.  All new Tamron lenses have a 6-year limited warranty, and any lenses on rebate are marked below!

Here are the new lenses available for purchase:

Canon mount:

• Tamron SP AF 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II, $499 (Has $50 mail-in rebate if purchased before 12/31/11!)
• Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II VC, $649 (Has $50 mail-in rebate if purchased before 12/31/11!)
• Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II XR Macro, $299 (Has $60 mail-in rebate if purchased before 12/31/11!)
• Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD, $649

Nikon mount:

• Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD, $649

Matin DSLR Camera Rain Cover (Large)

Posted on 10. Aug, 2011 by admin.

Matin DSLR Camera Rain Cover (Large)
use available for up to 400mm lens

$29 new

Words from the manufacturer:
In a scorching as well as rainy day, you can protect your cameras or lenses with this water-proof cover.  Through the same-sized transparent PP window as the view finder, it is possible to conveniently see and check the taken photos in the LCD screen of your camera after photographing.

Canon Speedlite 320 EX

Posted on 26. Jul, 2011 by admin.

Canon Speedlite 320 EX

• Built-in LED light can be used to illuminate nearby subjects in dim light - especially useful when shooting video, as a modeling light or as an AF assist beam (with Live View), providing up to four hours of continuous lighting with fully-charged AA batteries.
• Versatile vertical and horizontal bounce capability provides an extended range of possible lighting effects.
• Flash release function triggers the camera wirelessly from the flash on a 2-second delay, allowing the flash to be repositioned to illuminate the subject.
• Wireless Slave function supports three groups and four channels, allowing the flash to be positioned off-camera.
• Flash coverage can be switched by extending or retracting flash head, with Normal (24mm full-frame equivalent, max. Guide No. 79 ft./24m at ISO 100) and Tele (50mm full-frame equivalent, max. Guide No. 105 ft./32m at ISO 100) settings.
• Light and compact body holds 4 AA batteries with a fast recycle time of 2.0 seconds.

Canon Speedlight 580EX II

Posted on 26. Jul, 2011 by benrogerio.

580 EXII

• Approx. 20% faster recycling time compared to 580EX
• Superior build quality, including a metal foot for higher rigidity
• Max. Guide No. 58 at 105mm setting (GN 190, feet)
• Auto conversion of flash coverage with compatible digital SLR cameras
• White Balance info communicated instantly to compatible digital SLR cameras
• Full swivel, 180° in either direction
• AF-assist beam, compatible with all AiAF points on every EOS SLR
• Dust- and water- resistance to match the EOS-1D Mark III

Canon Speedlite 430EX II

Posted on 25. Jul, 2011 by admin.

430EX II

• Superior build quality, including a metal foot for added strength
• Approx. 20% faster recycling time, compared to previous 430EX
• One-touch, quick-lock mechanism for easy attaching/detaching flash from camera
• Full flash control possible on camera menu, with compatible EOS Digital SLR cameras
• Virtually silent flash recycle
• The flash head can be moved up from 0 - 90° (5 settings), left from 0 - 180° (7 settings) and right from 0 - 90° (4 settings)
• Zoom flash head covers range of 24-105mm; maximum guide number 141 ft./43m at ISO 100

Rebel T3i

Posted on 01. Jun, 2011 by admin.

• 18.0 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor for high image quality and speed.
• ISO 100 - 6400 (expandable to 12800) for shooting from bright to dim light.
• Improved EOS Full HD Movie mode with manual exposure control, expanded recording [1920 x 1080 Full HD video at frame rates of 30 (29.97), 24 (23.976) and 25.0 frames per second] with new Movie Digital zoom and Video Snapshot features for enhanced movie shooting options.
• Vari-angle 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor (3:2) for shooting at high or low angles and 1,040,000-dot VGA with reflection reduction using multi coating and high-transparency materials for bright and clear viewing.
• New Scene Intelligent Auto mode and Picture Style Auto incorporating the new EOS Scene Detection System to capture beautiful scenes with ease.
• Express your creativity with advanced imaging features like Basic+ function, Multi-Aspect function and Creative Filters.
• Enhanced metering with a 63-zone, Dual-layer metering system for accurate metering between exposures, and 9-point AF system utilizing a high precision, f/2.8 cross-type center point.
• 3.7 fps continuous shooting up to approximately 34 JPEGs or approximately 6 RAW.
• New Feature Guide offers short descriptions of each function and Quick Control screen for easy operation.
• Compatibility with SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
• Compatible with the full line of Canon EF and EF-S lenses.

Rebel T3 18-55mm IS II Kit

Posted on 26. May, 2011 by admin.

• 12.2 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor for high image quality and speed.
• ISO 100 - 6400 for shooting from bright to dim light.
  Improved EOS HD Movie mode with expanded recording [HD: 30p (29.97) / 25p], and with in-camera movie editing options.
• High speed, reliable 9-point AF system utilizing a high precision, f/5.6 cross-type center point.
• Enhanced metering with a 63-zone, Dual-layer metering system for accurate metering between exposures.
• 3.0 fps continuous shooting up to approximately 830 JPEGs or 2.0 fps for approximately 5 RAW.
• 2.7-inch wide TFT LCD monitor (230,000 dots) with Live View function for improved viewing.
• Express your creativity with ease using advanced imaging features like the new Basic+ function, Quick Setting function and Creative Auto.
• New Feature Guide offers short descriptions of each function and Quick Control screen for easy operation.
• Compatibility with SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
• Compatible with the full line of Canon EF and EF-S lenses.

Rebel T2i

Posted on 06. Mar, 2011 by benrogerio.

• 18.0 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor
• DIGIC 4 Image Processor
• ISO 100-6400 (expandable to 12800)
• Improved EOS Movie mode with manual exposure control
• Wide 3.0-inch (3:2 aspect ratio) Clear View LCD monitor
• New Quick Control Screen button
• Live View/Movie shooting button
• Compatible with SDXC memory cards
• 3.7 fps continuous shooting