Quote Originally Posted by gandhi View Post
I bought 24-105 three months back for $1100 , but B & H is selling the kit 5D with 24-105 for 2800, which means the camera is 1700. I would have got the 5D for 1700 if I would have waiting just 2 months. Shame on me
Or it means the lens is $800, which is generally how it's viewed. That's why you can pick up 'white box' versions (brand new, separated from a kit) of the 24-105mm for $900 or less. The best time to buy a 24-105mm (or any kit lens) is as part of the kit. Personally, I bought a used 24-105mm for $800, then when I bought a 5DII, I bought the kit, kept the new 24-105mm (which cost me an $800 premium over the body, just like now), and slod the used one for the exact same $800 that I paid.