New Canon DSLR Camera & Lens Rebates!

Canon has released a new DSLR camera and lens rebate program with rebate amounts ranging from $15.00 to $1,000.00 with $50.00 - $130.00 being more typical amounts. The new feature to this rebate program is the rebate amount being doubled with the purchase of a 5D Mark II. Also welcome in this round is the Canon EOS 7D ($100.00/$200.00).
 
These are instant rebates available to anyone in the world buying through a Canon USA authorized dealer (B&H Photo). They are in effect from Mar 7, 2010 (Sunday) through Apr 3, 2010. This is an unusual time of the year for a significant Canon rebate program - it is likely in response to Nikon's current rebate program.
 
If you are buying a 7D or 5D Mark II, definitely pick up a Canon PIXMA PRO 9000 printer at the same time - there is a $400 rebate on the combo. Just sell the printer if you don't need/want it.
 
Here is the list of DSLRs, lenses and flashes included in the program along with their respective rebate amounts:
 

Lens	Instant Rebate Amount
Canon EOS 7D	$100.00 ($200.00 w/ EF 70-300mm IS Lens)
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens	$100.00 ($200.00 w/ 5D Mark II)
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM Lens	$80.00 ($160.00 w/ 5D Mark II)
Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens	$45.00 ($90.00 w/ 5D Mark II)
Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift Lens	$80.00 ($160.00 w/ 5D Mark II)
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM Lens	$100.00 ($200.00 w/ 5D Mark II)
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II USM Lens	$130.00 ($260.00 w/ 5D Mark II)
Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Lens	$30.00 ($60.00 w/ 5D Mark II)
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L IS USM Macro Lens	$65.00 ($130.00 w/ 5D Mark II)
Canon EF 135mm f/2.8 With Softfocus Lens	$35.00 ($70.00 w/ 5D Mark II)
Canon EF 200mm f/2.0 L IS USM Lens	$500.00 ($1,000.00 w/ 5D Mark II)
Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash	$25.00 ($50.00 w/ 5D Mark II)
Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash	$25.00 ($50.00 w/ 5D Mark II)

 

Looks like it is a good time to buy a Canon EOS 5D Mark II .
 
As always, you can download the rebate forms (announcements) from the Canon Digital SLR Camera & Lens Rebate page.