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I started out with the D90 + kit 18-105. It kept me happy, but only for a short while. Now I'm using the Tamron 17-50 and have left the 18-105 in the corner of my cabinet. D90 performs very well up to ISO1600, combined with Tamron's f2.8, fantastic for almost all low light situations. of...

Yes, plenty of dodgy shops at Sim Lim. But I suppose AP @ Sim Lim should be alright? I bought my D90 + kit 18 - 105 there last year. My Box is has black front, gold sides. Personally, I'd prefer to buy from an authorised Nikon dealer. Having big Nikon neon lights at the shop front doesn't...

I've been to shops quoting the same price without int'l warranty. I have the feeling that the shops are supplied with fewer int'l warranty cards than the lenses they have in stock, and will only distribute the int'l cards only when specifically requested for.

Hi guys, Thanks for the snippets of advice. Update: I did manage to buy today a Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 at Wing Shing in Mongkok. Comes with 1 yr int'l warranty and concurrent 3yrs HK warranty. Salesman was gruff with "strictly no bargaining" attitude - take it at HKD 2800 or leave it. But...

Hi, I'm in Hongkong now. Interested in getting a Tamron 17-50 f2.8. Getting quotes of HKD 2800 (about SGD 550). Quite a good price because I gather it goes for SGD 650+ in S'pore. Problem is the Tamron will only come with HK warranty. No int'l warranty. My question is: should I just go ahead...

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